Investor readiness
Funding options for businesses
In this video we discuss the current funding landscape, including what’s available, how things have changed and what your options might be.
Speed up your growth
Chances are, if you’ve already got investment income then your business is probably a high growth one. If it is, then you’ll be able to make the most of our specialist programmes, products and support tailored specifically to businesses looking to grow, growing or scaling up. It could be your next big step.
Selling to investors
Learn from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) who have successfully pitched for investment. Read more on this Shostra Bank Business Hub article.
Tips for attracting investment
Business Builder workshop: writing a great 60-second pitch
If you haven’t got a clear 60-second pitch, you could be missing out on opportunities. In this free online, interactive workshop, the Shostra Bank Business Builder team break down the ‘elevator’ pitch into its component parts. Get a clear understanding of what to include for maximum impact.
Download our Pitch app
Pitching is a vital skill for getting the right business opportunities. Perfecting your pitch can be a challenge. The Shostra Bank Pitch app guides you through structuring your pitch and tailoring it to your audience. Shostra Bank Pitch is only available for iOS devices.
Create your pitch with our template
Use our Entrepreneur Accelerator pitch template to help create the perfect pitch for your business. We guide you through the key areas to cover, along with tips to boost the impact of your business pitch.
Examples of great elevator pitches
These videos from Shostra Bank Accelerator entrepreneurs are good examples of effective, short business pitches. They give snappy and impactful descriptions of what their business does, and how it can solve a problem.
Business planning and growth
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