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What Sets Regional Businesses Apart — and Why It Matters
Some of the UK’s most resilient and scalable businesses are being built far from the spotlight. At Regionally Ventures, we back founders with substance – not just visibility.
Building What Lasts: Why Regionally Backs Depth Over Hype
Regionally backs clarity over noise. We support founders who understand their market, build with intent, and prioritise long-term resilience over short-term hype.
What Investors (Quietly) Value in Founding Teams
Fundraising can be noisy, but the signals that matter to investors are often quiet. From clarity of thought to sector insight and signs of resilience. If you are still getting there, The Regional Way might be able to help.
Why So Few? The Case for Backing More Female Founders
Less than 3% of venture capital goes to all-female founding teams – and outside London, the picture is worse. In this piece, we look at the latest data from the Startup Coalition and share why Regionally Ventures believes backing female founders is essential to a stronger, more inclusive startup ecosystem.
The Regional Way: What Makes Us Different?
What sets Regionally apart from the crowd? It comes down to one thing – preparation. Our team of seasoned operators, not career investors, knows what it takes to build businesses from the ground up.
The Questions Investors Often Ask
At Regionally Ventures, we champion high-growth UK regional businesses. This week we’re answering the key questions investors ask about how we work, the types of businesses we support, and why we believe regional companies offer more value.
The Questions Founders Often Ask
Founders often ask us who we support, what “investor-ready” really means, and when to start speaking to us. We answer the most common questions we hear from ambitious regional businesses – and explain how Regionally Ventures helps founders navigate the investment journey, from early conversations to connecting with aligned investors.
Defence Spending is Rising. So Too Are the Opportunities for Investors
With the UK increasing defence spending, dual-use technology is set to be a major growth market. Regionally Ventures is already supporting businesses in this space and looking for more high-growth regional companies ready to scale.
Why UK Investors Are Looking Closer to Home – The Shift Toward Regional Businesses
London has dominated UK investment for decades, with the South-East pulling in the majority of inbound capital. But with undervalued opportunities across the regions and a growing appetite for investment outside the capital, the landscape is shifting
April Year-End: The Best Time to Secure Investment
April marks a crucial time for businesses seeking investment and investors looking to deploy capital before the tax year-end. With many investors working on an April-to-April fiscal calendar, opportunities are moving fast. We explore why now is the ideal moment to refine your pitch, secure funding, and take advantage of key incentives like EIS.
Emerging Investment Trends for 2025
The investment landscape is shifting fast—are you keeping up? From AI-enabled businesses to biotech innovations, circular economy models to renewable energy, key investment trends are shaping 2025. Regionally Ventures connects high-growth regional businesses with investors looking to back the UK’s next success stories.
Resilience Meets Opportunity: Advice for those founders currently navigating investment challenges
Facing challenges securing investment? Discover expert advice on how resilience, preparation, and the right partnerships can help founders navigate the path to success. Learn from Jim Odell, CEO of Regionally Ventures, on turning setbacks into opportunities.
Collaboration is King: Why 2025 is the year of partnerships
2025 marks a pivotal year for regional businesses across the UK, as innovation and resilience position them as key players in reshaping the economy. Regionally Ventures connects businesses with strategic investors, offering tailored co-investment opportunities to fuel sustainable growth and success across industries.
2025: A turning point for UK regional investment
2025 marks a turning point for UK regional businesses. With resilience and innovation, they’re attracting investment and reshaping the national economy.
What sets exceptional investment opportunities apart?
What sets exceptional investment opportunities apart? At Regionally Ventures, we focus on businesses with solid foundations, visionary leadership, and scalable potential. Learn how we help businesses and investors thrive.
The investment calendar year: Where timing is everything
With Christmas approaching, Michael McDowell of Regionally Ventures outlines the investment year’s natural rhythm. Learn how to make the most of each phase—finalising deals, exploring opportunities, and preparing for 2025.
A human approach for Family Offices, HNWs and Angel Investors with Regionally Ventures
At Regionally Ventures, we go beyond the numbers to connect family offices, high net worth individuals, and angel investors with exceptional regional businesses. Our face-to-face approach builds trust, while our Advise and Invest model ensures opportunities are investment-ready, stable, and aligned with your goals.
The importance of timing when securing investment.
Securing investment early is crucial for business growth. Regionally Ventures helps businesses become investment-ready, ensuring you're prepared to navigate due diligence and secure funding when needed. Don't wait until it's too late—timing is everything.
Powering Up The UK:
At Regionally Ventures, we empower UK businesses to grow by connecting them with private capital and offering strategic advice through the Regionally Way. Supported by the government's Power and Partnership strategy, we're driving sustainable growth in technology, ESG, and women-led ventures.
Transforming businesses for investment success: The Regional Way
The Regional Way guides businesses through every stage of the investment journey. From the initial assessment to post-investment support, we can help your business secure funding and achieve long-term success.