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Key Insights from Ideafest 2012 on Funding Challenges and Opportunities

The Ideafest 2012 breakout group discussed key messages surrounding funding challenges for entrepreneurs. Participants noted that paperwork is often too time-consuming and varies by funder, yet it helps crystalize ideas. Sources of funding face issues with banks and VCs not engaging effectively, and there is a need for better-targeted support from angels and government investments. Additionally, a culture of risk aversion among entrepreneurs was highlighted, as many fear failure and losing family money. Support and understanding of risk at all levels are critical for fostering a healthier funding ecosystem.

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Key Insights from Ideafest 2012 on Funding Challenges and Opportunities

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  1. Funding breakout group Ideafest 3 February 2012

  2. Key messages 1 – Paperwork • Too time consuming • Differs by funder • BUT helps crystallise thoughts Need • Better guidance by funder • Proactive client exec • Good feedback when not successful

  3. Key messages 2 – Sources of funding • Banks not participating • VCs not joined up by investment stage • Takes time to develop effective ‘angel’ ecosystem Need • Founders to target friends and family • ‘Big bang’ investment from government (£200m)

  4. Key messages 3 – Too risk averse • Entrepreneurs afraid to fail + lose family money • ‘Angel’ Investors don’t understand risk Need • Better appreciation of risk at every level • Angels willing to follow their money • Returning entrepreneurs • Better support structure

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