Introducing The Solo Accelerator
Turn Your Startup Network Into Revenue Without Raising a Fund.
Amplifying ecosystem voices to push boundaries and build innovation communities that foster entrepreneurship and drive economic growth
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Letter to Founders: Ship First, Raise More Later
A Practical Guide to raise more capital on better terms.
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.
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.
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