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Welcome to the Regionally Ventures FAQ page. Here, we address common questions about Regionally Ventures, our services, and how we support the growth of regional UK businesses. Our mission is to bridge the gap between regional businesses and investors, ensuring that promising companies receive the funding they need to thrive. Whether you're a business looking for investment or an investor seeking opportunities, you'll find valuable information to help you understand our process and offerings. We provide comprehensive advisory services to prepare businesses for growth funding, tailoring our support to meet the unique needs of each region and business. Additionally, we connect high-growth potential businesses to our network of investors, facilitating capital deployment and supporting strategic growth across the UK regions.

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  • Regionally Ventures supports the growth of regional UK businesses by providing advisory services and facilitating access to capital. Our goal is to bridge the gap between regional businesses and investors, ensuring that promising companies receive the funding they need to thrive.

  • Regionally Ventures does not offer financial advice or make a market in any securities. We do not act as a broker-dealer, nor do we provide specific investment recommendations.

  • The "Regionally Way" is our methodology for ensuring businesses are investment-ready. This involves a rigorous process of refining business propositions, structuring for scalability, and preparing detailed investment materials. Our approach de-risks opportunities for investors and enhances the chances of success for the businesses we support. You can read more here:

  • We typically invest between £500,000 and £5 million in regional businesses with strong growth potential. The exact amount depends on the specific needs and opportunities of each business.

  • At Regionally Ventures, we connect businesses with a variety of investors depending on their growth stage. For early-stage companies, we work with angel investors, seed investors, and family offices, who provide crucial initial funding. As businesses grow, we facilitate connections with venture capital firms and private equity investors for larger capital injections. We are also committed to supporting a diverse range of businesses, including women-led ventures, through connections with wealth managers and institutional investors for those seeking significant investment to scale.

  • At Regionally Ventures, we support a wide range of regional UK businesses, focusing on those with high growth potential in sectors such as technology, ESG, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our Regionally Network connects businesses with investors depending on their growth stage, from early-stage angel investors and family offices to venture capital and private equity for larger capital injections. With a focus on women-led ventures, we also facilitate connections with wealth managers and institutional investors to help scale businesses.

  • We help businesses become investment-ready by refining their propositions, structures, and scalability. Our services include advisory support, preparing detailed investment materials, and connecting businesses with our network of investors.

  • If your business isn't quite ready for investment, Regionally Ventures offers comprehensive advisory services to help you become investment-ready. Our team headed up by Tony Backhouse works with you to refine your business proposition, structure, and scalability. We prepare detailed investment materials and guide you through the necessary steps to attract investors.

  • To apply for investment, you will need to fill out the application form on our website. Our team will review your application and contact you to discuss the next steps. The process typically involves an initial evaluation, preparation of investment materials, and presenting your business to our investor network.

  • We look for businesses with strong growth potential, a solid business model, and a capable management team. Key criteria include market opportunity, competitive advantage, scalability, and financial health.

  • After securing investment, we continue to provide advisory support to ensure your business can effectively utilise the capital for growth and achieve its strategic goals. This includes ongoing strategic advice, performance monitoring, and connecting you with additional resources as needed.

  • Communication with investors is facilitated through Regionally Ventures to ensure compliance and maintain a professional relationship. Direct contact details are not typically shared to respect investor privacy.

  • Partnering with Regionally Ventures provides access to a network of investors specifically interested in regional growth opportunities, comprehensive support to ensure investment readiness, and ongoing advisory services to help your business succeed.

  • We adhere to all relevant financial regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and protect the interests of both businesses and investors. This includes thorough due diligence and transparent communication throughout the investment process.

  • The timeline can vary depending on the specifics of each business and the readiness of the investment materials. On average, the process from initial application to securing investment can take several months.

  • We support a wide range of regional UK businesses, focusing on those with strong growth potential. This includes sectors such as technology, ESG, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.

  • Seeking investment involves risks, including the potential for not securing funding or not meeting growth expectations. We aim to minimise these risks through rigorous preparation and ongoing support.

  • Your business may be ready for investment if it has a solid business model, demonstrated growth potential, and a clear plan for scaling. Our advisory services can help assess your readiness and prepare your business for investment.

  • If your application is not successful, we provide feedback and may offer support to help you address any issues. You can reapply once you have made the necessary improvements.

  • Regionally Ventures operates across the UK, focusing on supporting regional businesses outside of London. We aim to address the disparity in access to funding across the UK by connecting regional companies with the right investors and resources to help them grow.

  • Regionally Ventures supports the growth of regional UK businesses by offering advisory services and facilitating access to capital. Our goal is to connect promising businesses with investors, enabling them to achieve their growth potential.

  • Regionally Ventures does not offer financial advice or make a market in any securities. We do not act as a broker-dealer, nor do we provide specific investment recommendations.

  • To invest with us, you can contact us directly for more personalised assistance. We will provide detailed information on available investment opportunities to help you make informed decisions.

  • Investors receive regular updates on their investments through our communications. This includes performance reports, business updates, and relevant market insights. You will also receive personalised emails and newsletters with the latest information

  • We provide comprehensive support to investors, including detailed investment materials, regular updates, and access to our advisory team for any questions or concerns. Our goal is to ensure that investors have all the information they need to make informed decisions.

  • Investing with Regionally Ventures offers the opportunity to support high-growth regional businesses in the UK. Benefits include access to thoroughly vetted investment opportunities, comprehensive support, and the potential for attractive returns. Additionally, investing in regional businesses can have a positive social and economic impact on local communities.

  • Each investment opportunity comes with detailed information, including business overviews, financial projections, risk assessments, and growth potential. We encourage investors to review this information carefully and consider their own investment goals and risk tolerance. Our advisory team is also available to assist with any questions.

  • Yes, investors are encouraged to diversify their investments by investing in multiple businesses. This can help spread risk and increase the potential for returns.

  • We select businesses based on their growth potential, market opportunity, competitive advantage, scalability, and financial health. Each business undergoes a thorough evaluation and preparation process to ensure it is investment-ready.

  • While we strive to select and prepare businesses with strong growth potential, there is always a risk that a business may not perform as expected. We provide ongoing support to help businesses achieve their goals, but investors should be aware of the inherent risks involved in investing.

  • You can contact us through our website or directly via email. Our advisory team is available to answer any questions and provide more information about our services and investment opportunities.