Forward-thinking capital for the UK’s next top tech businesses. Early-stage capital, equity-free revenue funding and a full-stack studio of startup experts.

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Startup founders, struggling with product-market fit? Delve into the art of understanding customer needs. πŸ‘‰ Explore more: ow.ly/hnJH50QeY6M. #productmarketfit #customers

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Start your startup strong with our introductory article on laying the financial groundwork. #startups #finance πŸš€ Dive into the playbook: ow.ly/lC8850QeY03.

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Beef-on-dairy supply chains: the future of agriculture? Our portfolio company @_Breedr's CEO Ian Wheal shares insights in 'The Business of Agriculture' Podcast. 🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/VBc750QeYrM

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New Year, new hiring strategies! Our Growth Playbook challenges the myth that ESG initiatives are costly and time-consuming. Instead, it offers practical steps to build a diverse team. #ESG #hiring πŸ”— Dive in for more: ow.ly/HFgl50QeXYy.

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Securing funding is about more than just capital. It's about validation, partnerships, and future success. Investment Partner Luke Smith shares five key questions to ask VCs before you raise. #funding #startups πŸ”— Dive into the playbook guide: ow.ly/L9KO50QeXxz

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Big Congratulations to @RobinAI_UK, one of our standout portfolio companies, for being recognised as one of the Top 10 LegalTech Startups to Watch, according to investors! Check them out on @Siftedeu: ow.ly/8HMa50QeXK2 πŸš€
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πŸ“° Our portfolio company, @OutThinkcyber, is making waves in the cybersecurity world with its innovative approach to human risk management. See how they're transforming cyber risk mitigation in their latest UKT News feature. πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/Pwx650Q9Ril.
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In the age of AI, companies that can best combine the efforts of humans and machines are poised to succeed. Our portfolio company, @makersacademy has released a new whitepaper, The Centaur Economy, which provides a roadmap for businesses to capitalise on AI and deliver better results faster. πŸ“₯ ow.ly/nEWy50Q8NHi.
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After securing your funding round, the next step is effectively communicating it to the world. In this Growth Playbook, our Senior Marketing Manager, Ann-Marie Rossiter, shares top tips for ensuring your funding news gets the attention it deserves ⬇️ ow.ly/cMLZ50Q6Uez.

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Introducing CommsCalendar, our portfolio company @changeengineHQ's latest product – a game-changer for HR leaders! πŸ“† With CommsCalendar, you can easily plan your employee comms based on the local holidays and important dates where your teams are across the globe. You can also customise the calendar to fit your company's branding, making it a one-stop shop for all your internal communication needs. See how it works πŸ‘‰ CommsCalendar.com/
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Startups, does your tech measure up? Douglas Squirrel will be showcasing Squirrel's Tech Radar technology on November 16! πŸŽ‰ This is a must-attend for every CTO, CFO, or CEO who wants to gauge where their tech investments are shining or falling short πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/CQ2G50Q52Yn.
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If you're building a startup, stay ahead of the pack with our Forward Fortnightly newsletter. Dive in for: πŸš€ News and trends catching our eye. πŸ—ž Must-read articles and growth tips. πŸ—“ Exclusive event invites for growth and funding opportunities! πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/fTKa50Q3S6T.

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Navigating startup salaries during an economic downturn? Our Head of Talent shares creative strategies, the power of communication, and how to maximise the impact of benefits, perks and more! Dive in for Rachel's insights: ow.ly/tAxN50Q28MQ.

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Welcome to the portfolio Ctrl Alt! πŸš€ We're thrilled to be joining forces with @middlegamevc to support the team as they broaden access to a large range of compelling alternative investments. Big congratulations to Matt Ong and the whole team on their Β£2.2M seed round. Check out the full article on Insider below. businessinsider.com/ctrl-alt…

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Founders, have you ever thought of starting a data room? Dive into our Growth Playbook and learn: πŸ“ What's a data room? πŸ• Why start early? βœ… Checklist essentials πŸ” Upkeep & security tips πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/tSX950Q01iQ.

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Just in: It’s time for Forward’s Weekly Wins πŸ”₯ 🌟 @EmpowerRd made the 23rd spot in Tempo's 'Hiring Heroes' Awards 2024 out of 170 participants, reflecting a commitment to fostering innovative workplaces. 🌞 Dines partnered with Taste of London to enhance dining experiences with cloud technology. Relive their summer highlights: ow.ly/4Mb350PYXI0 πŸ”¬ @SonraiLtd welcomes Paul Jones as Chairman, marking a significant step in advancing precision medicine through AI. Read the announcement: ow.ly/1fW550PYXHZ Congratulations to all our portfolio companies on these achievements! πŸš€
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πŸš€ Dive in with our CEO, @Brisbourne, as he chats with Dominic Monkhouse on The Melting Pot podcast. Explore Forward's unique approach in the VC world, our CIDL framework for assessing founders and more. 🎧 Tune in now: ow.ly/2PkS50PYz6r.
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Our portfolio companies are winning! πŸ”₯ Dive in for our latest weekly win: ⚑️@driftrock has been shortlisted for "Best Use of Marketing Technology" in the 2023 B2B Engage Awards! Congratulations to the team! ⚑️ @EmpowerRd's founder, Harinder Sandhu, was featured in techUK's #SuperchargeUKTech campaign! Check it out here: ow.ly/jy6Y50PWqWr ⚑️ @wearesilico partners with @SorocoGlobal to combine task mining with process simulation! Learn more about the collaboration here: ow.ly/T6IL50PWqWq.
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πŸš€ How do startups scale with substance? It's not just numbers; it's culture, leadership, and diverse innovation. Dive into our Growth Playbook by our Head of Growth and Marketing, Jared Ruddy, for actionable insights & case studies. πŸ”— ow.ly/F9BF50PKeVT.

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