British Venture Capital Association
http://www.bvca.co.uk/
The industry body for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. Includes a directory of members (for a fee)
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Prince’s Trust
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Offers funding, skills training and business start-up assistance for young people.
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Business Link
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link is a UK Government site which aims to provide trustworthy and accessible information for those wanting to start their own business, those already in business and those wanting to develop a business. The site covers topics such as starting up, tax issues, finances & grants, employing people, health & safety and IT.
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Grants and Support Directory
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/gsd
Search for potential sources of help with starting up or business development. The database contains grant and support schemes from central and local government as well as private organisations.
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Access Funds
http://www.access-funds.co.uk/
Funding information for the British charitable and non-profit sector from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos.
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FinanceSouthEast
http://www.financesoutheast.com/
Finance South East helps ambitious companies to grow through direct investment and associatedsupport. Information on funding and also on women's enterprise.
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Decision Finance
http://www.decision-finance.co.uk/
Compare business insurance and business finance quotes from top UK providers and buy online. Useful for business start-ups.
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Higher Education Entrepreneurship Group (HEEG)
http://www.heeg.org.uk/Heeg/
A regional network of academics, business development, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship professionals, careers services staff, senior managers and students based in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across South East England.
Aims to increase the capacities and capabilities of Higher Education to develop more enterprising students. Funds a number of entreprenurship projects.
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CAN
http://www.can-online.org.uk/
Supports social entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and maximise their social impact. Provide office space, business support and funds to the third sector.
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Launchlab
http://www.launchlab.co.uk/
Information on starting a business. Includes lots of articles on for instance funding, developing products, recruiting and more.
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Seedcamp
http://seedcamp.com/
A week long event targeted at young entrepreneurs from across Europe. Set up toprovide funding and networking opportunities.
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First Tuesday
http://www.firsttuesday.org.uk/
Company organising events for technology entrepreneurs who are looking for venture capital, strategic business partners or to meet with industry colleagues.
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BVCA
http://www.bvca.co.uk/
The industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK. Includes a directory of member companies that can be accessed for a fee.
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BBSRC- Commercialisation and Development
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/index.html
Several business competitions within biosciences, including the Biotechnology Young Entreprenurs Scheme where PhDs can develop business ideas: business plan competitions: enterprise fellowships; funding information; IP workshops and more.
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Bridges Ventures
http://www.bridgesventures.com/
Venture capital company. Funds social enterprise.
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GLE Growth Capital
http://www.gle.co.uk/commercial_finance/growthcapital.php
Provides investment and knowledge for growth potential businesses.Links to funding organisations, business networks and projects.
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Equifax
http://www.equifax.co.uk/
Offers credit rating reports.
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Make Your Mark
http://www.makeyourmark.org.uk/
Support website for entrepreneurs. Information on starting a business, event, funding, forum and awards.
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Bright Ideas Trust
http://www.brightideastrust.com/dev/index.htm
Bright Ideas Trust (BIT) is a registered charity which helps young people aged 16 - 30 to set up and run successful businesses. Offers investment, mentors, networks, support and more.
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European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA)
http://evca.eu/
Source for information about the venture capital and private equity industry.
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Micro Funding
http://microfunding.co.uk/index.htm
A new three-way business funding process.
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London Stock Exchange- AIM market
http://www.londonstockexchange.com/en-gb/products/companyservices/ourmarkets/aim_new
Market for smaller businesses. Information on listing on the AIM.
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British Business Angels Association
http://www.bbaa.org.uk/
The only trade association dedicated to promoting angel investing and supporting early stage investment in the UK. Information on business funding.
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Learning Launchpad
http://www.learninglaunchpad.org/
Social enterprise (esp. related to young people) funding body.
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Investor AllStars Venture Capital Awards
http://www.investorallstars.co.uk/allstars/
Awards the best private equity groups and venture capitalists every year.
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Grant Finder
http://www.grantfinder.co.uk/
Searchable databse of more than 6000 grants.
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j4b.co.uk
http://www.j4b.co.uk/
Comprehensive grant information for businesses in the UK & Ireland. Over 4,500 financial programs researched with daily updates.
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Envestors
http://www.envestors.co.uk/
A network of more than 400 business angels looking to invest in growth companies.
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Grants Online
http://grantsonline.org.uk/
Information provider for grants, inclduing grants directories, funding sources and more.
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Biz-in-a-Box
http://www.biz-in-a-box.co.uk/
Website offers a free business start-up guide with information on funding and more.
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Business Support Wales
http://www.business-support-wales.gov.uk/
Information resource for entrepreneurs in Wales, with advice relating to setting up a business, funding and more.
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AngelsDen
http://www.angelsden.co.uk/
Website where entrepreneurs can get their ideas across to equity investors to gain business funding.
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Business Gatway
http://www.bgateway.com/
Website for entrepreneurs with a wealth of information on starting a business, funding, recruitment, growth, marketing and more. Also includes several directories of for instance enterprise events in the UK, case studies, grants, publications among others.
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smallbusiness.co.uk
http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk/
Information directory and news site for small businesses. Information on starting a business, business finance,technology, legal,franchising, women in business and more.
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London Seed Capital
http://www.gle.co.uk/commercial_finance/LSC/index.php
Venture fund for London based entrepreneurs.
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Adventure Capital Fund
http://www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk/
Funds community enterprise.
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Community Development Finance Association (CDFA)
http://www.cdfa.org.uk/
A group of independent organisations who fund businesses who have trouble getting funding elsewhere. Aim is to create prosperity in disadvantaged communities.
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SETAS
http://www.setas.co.uk/
Training and support for social enterprises. Includes advice on funding.
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Prince's Trust
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Offers low interest loans and continuing support to entrepreneurs.
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Top 20 Entrepreneurial Startup Resources (Europe)
http://www.vccafe.com/2008/11/12/top-20-entrepreneurial-startup-resources-europe/
A list of resources to help entrepreneurs lift their startup off the ground.
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