Letter to early-stage investors: AI isn’t SaaS
AI is not SaaS - Investors have to revisit their assessment criteria seriously and understand that marginal cost has changed.
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We Put £150k Into Every Startup You Accept In Your Programme: Here's How It Works
We co-invest £150k into every startup you accept—guaranteed. It's like having your own sidecar fund that invests alongside you automatically, but without the burden of fund management. Evergreen, ring-fenced, backed by £5m deployed, a large expert network, and software you can't replicate.
How a UK Startup Discovered £90K in R&D Tax Relief for Digital Token Payments in 2021
Back in 2021, Consilience Ventures pioneered a tokenised execution capital system, discovering their £90k R&D tax credit qualified despite using digital tokens. This breakthrough eliminated barriers for startups accessing execution finance through their innovative portfolio-backed token model.
Evergreen, VCT or Closed-ended Fund Structures: What's Best for Studios, Incubators, and Accelerators?
Startup programmes need people, process, and runway—not just capital. This analysis compares how closed-end funds, VCTs, and evergreen structures align with modern ecosystem builders' missions, examining everything from launch timelines to investor inclusion and operational agility.
How startup programs can leverage sweat equity to unlock their next growth phase
Startup programmes hit growth ceilings offering advice, not execution. Sweat equity seemed like the answer but it's messy and unsustainable. Execution Capital changes this: founders get a Grow-Now, Pay-Later Budget to hire experts with capped, milestone-driven repayments.
The accelerator economy: a comprehensive analysis of sustainability and viability
Global accelerator market hits $5.3B but 90% of programs fail within 18 months due to cash flow issues. Elite accelerators like Y Combinator achieve 93% startup survival rates while most struggle. Winner-take-all ecosystem where only top-tier programs generate sustainable returns.
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