Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
No. We want to give you the best possible chance of raising funds, so before approaching investors, we ensure your business is fully funding-ready. Our favourite question is, "Do the dogs eat the dog food?" – meaning, have you proven there’s a market for your product? Beyond that, your business plan must be sound, based on facts not conjecture, and your forecasts must be realistic and defensible.
Our team has experienced the ups and downs of startup life first-hand. We've raised significant funds and know the triggers, pitfalls, and investor expectations. In today’s competitive market, even great ideas don’t raise capital without a robust, stress-tested business plan and a strong team.
Yes. Nest Growth has a dedicated recruitment arm focused on building lean, effective teams. We maintain a network of experienced professionals comfortable with startup dynamics—low base salaries balanced by meaningful equity rewards if the business succeeds.
Yes, we can support you in all legal aspects. It's crucial to establish key contracts at the beginning, pre-funding. A Shareholders’ Agreement ensures rules, responsibilities, and dispute resolution mechanisms are in place. We also help set up option schemes to retain and reward employees.
No, but our track record speaks for itself—100% of companies we’ve assisted have secured Advance Assurance. We know what HMRC looks for and ensure your application is robust. Note: EIS/SEIS is available only to UK companies.
Yes, for the right businesses, we offer hands-on operational support. Beyond recruiting your team, we can provide direct help in commercial, marketing, and sales functions, allowing you to focus on what you do best.
We offer all prospective clients a complimentary introductory meeting. From there, we assess your business's current state, identify priority areas, and tailor a support package to your specific needs.
It depends on your current stage. On average, we can help a company become investor-ready in 6-12 weeks, covering business planning, financial forecasting, legal setup, and initial market validation.
We work would expect all businesses to take full advantage of the broad range of AI benefits that are on offer, especially linking with language models and Machine Learning. We also now have to evaluate all businesses to ensure they are ‘AI proof’ ie still equally relevant in a world where machines and AI agents can do the work of many service and SAAS based businesses. We have experience across a range of industries but have deep expertise in technology, SaaS, healthtech, and consumer products. We’re especially effective with scalable, innovative business models.
In some cases, yes. For selected startups, we offer flexible fee structures, which may include a combination of cash and equity to align with your growth and funding trajectory.
Yes. We specialise in crafting investor-grade pitch decks, tailored to resonate with angels, VCs, and institutional investors. We ensure your vision, market, traction, and financials are presented compellingly.
Yes. Our role doesn’t end once you raise capital. We provide ongoing strategic support, from growth planning and KPI tracking to preparing for Series A and beyond.
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