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14 months ago I was a business owner of a £2.5m company, now I'm a private investor and founder of Echo Eight Consulting with equity in businesses turning over north of £45M and growing. I used to work the same grind every day, now my portfolio is run by others so I can focus on growth, family and, most importantly, golf! Almost anything is possible with hard work, motivation and passion to achieve your goals. #mergersandacquisitions #privateinvestment #growyourbusiness #growmybusiness #offmarketdeals #businessgrowth

Fun Friday Financials: A Lighter Look at Business Funding Success by MBA Know any business owners who ask for funding and instantly make it rain money? 💸 Yeah... we don’t either! It all comes down to who you know and how they connect you to top-tier capital investors. That’s where we come in. MarketBridge Advisors helps you access our network of premium investors ready to fund your next level of growth. Oh, and we’ll perfect your pitch so you’re not just asking—it’s practically guaranteed to make them listen. We can even help you manage the relationship to increase success. 🏆 Ready to turn your dreams into real results? Let’s get started! https://hubs.ly/Q02YmK140 #BusinessFunding #InvestorConnections #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #FundingGoals #SmallBusinessSuccess #StartupFunding #NextLevelGrowth #BuildYourFuture

Every business will need capital at some point. Why waste time and effort? MarketBridge Advisors will help you perfect your pitch before introducing you to their top investors... in days instead of years.

"Paise ko paise ki tarah dekho, dhande pe main focus karo" This is one of the best pieces of advice our earliest angel investor gave us 2 years ago but it took me 2 years to realize the true meaning of it. We routinely see people celebrating how they grind over a bunch of years years to build their business the bootstrapped way and how they showed investors the middle finger or we see people wildly celebrating fundraise wins and valuations and how they will now supercharge growth The real answer is simple. "Money is a lever to get your business to grow." The logic is simple: *"Find the least costly source of capital to grow your business"* The cost you pay is interest, equity or even your time! And that is the only equation you optimize for. So your finances could be funded by revenue, VC money , debt, PE cash etc. AND you build it in a way that the returns remains good for everyone involved So, nobody is a saint or hero for picking their source of capital! They are heroes if they build the right business! #capital #business #success #vc

Wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about relationships. 💼 Want to attract serious investors? You need trust and connection first. Ready to master the art of capital raising and scale your business? Let’s make it happen. 🔥 Tap the link in bio to get started! 🔗 #CapitalRaising #WealthBuilding #InvestorConnections #HighNetWorth #BusinessGrowth

What a way to start the day…fundraising, M&A, and IPO insights over breakfast with Nandan Shinkre and Vagelis Kollintzas, Head of European Technology and EMEA Head of Financial Technology at Jefferies at our recent CFO Breakfast for Growth, held in the awesome Creandum offices on Carnaby Street. Here are the top takeaways for finance teams  from Jefferies’ experts: ➡ Fintech rebound on the horizon: Stabilising valuations suggest the ‘fintech winter’  may be coming to an end. ➡Fundraising requires more rigour than ever: Today’s investors expect rigorous diligence, transparency, and solid financial frameworks – as an absolute minimum. Not just a good growth story! ➡Governance is a must, not an option: A robust governance and compliance framework is essential for companies considering public markets. ➡IPO and M&A outlook is trending upwards: While the US remains attractive for large IPOs, the UK’s regulatory changes are opening new doors. Cash-rich buyers are primed for  M&A activity as we head into 2025. Bottom line: resilience, clear governance, and a sustainable approach to growth are key for finance leaders today. 🙋♀️ Let us know in the comments if you'd like an invite to our next event!

Private Equity: Where Intensity Meets Opportunity! The private equity world isn't for the faint-hearted. Deals move fast, the stakes are high, and the pressure can be intense. As an M&A broker, I’ve witnessed firsthand how demanding this field is—but also how transformative it can be for businesses and investors alike. When you're in the trenches, you're handling complex negotiations, navigating intricate legal frameworks, and ensuring everything aligns for both buyer and seller. It’s exhilarating but also exhausting. Yet, the payoff can be huge. For companies, PE investment often leads to massive growth, operational improvements, and greater access to capital. For investors, a well-timed deal can yield incredible returns. In this game, there’s no room for complacency. You’re either sprinting or strategising, but every step is essential for success. For those with the stamina, the financial rewards and the satisfaction of seeing a company thrive post-deal are beyond worth it. The intensity is real, but so is the upside. Garry Cook Stephen Clarke Matthew Collins Thomas Honey Jennifer Clarke #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #HighStakes #Growth #DealMaking #Finance #MABroker #PrivateEquitySuccess #InvestmentStrategy

Wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about relationships. 💼 Want to attract serious investors? You need trust and connection first. Ready to master the art of capital raising and scale your business? Let’s make it happen. 🔥 Tap the link in bio to get started! 🔗 #CapitalRaising #WealthBuilding #InvestorConnections #HighNetWorth #BusinessGrowth