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Fix Funding


Why Founders Should Arrange an Investability Assessment
Been turned down for investment? You're not alone - over 90% applications are declined. Investors are overwhelmed and most pitch decks go...

Nigel Farren
2 min read


Cost of UK small business failure estimated at over £90 billion
There are about 5.5 million small businesses in the UK, plus circa 700,000 new companies annually and 400,000 to 500,000 new sole-trader...

Nigel Farren
2 min read


Fundraising Challenges: the Startups and Small Business Perspective
" No matter how brilliant an idea is, the odds are stacked against startups and small businesses for funding before they even apply”. A...

Nigel Farren
8 min read


FixFunding - A Campaign for Fundraising Reform
No matter how brilliant an idea is, the odds are stacked against startups and small businesses for funding before they even apply....

Nigel Farren
2 min read


Small Businesses loses out on £8 billion of venture capital funding due to low quality applications
Mismatch between quality of applications and expectations of investors. Circa £8 billion of VC funding in the UK is held back due to...

Nigel Farren
1 min read


Over 80% of small business applicants fail to obtain grants or investment.
The challenges faced by startups and small businesses in securing funding are staggering, with over 80% of applicants failing to obtain...

Nigel Farren
1 min read
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