Co-investing. Everyone talks about it, but how does it really work behind the scenes? In this episode of Fast Growth: The Venture Studio Way, we sit down with David Walters, Investment Director at River Capital, and Jack Worne, Head of Investor Relations at EHE, to explore the real dynamics of co-investing in early-stage startups. We get into: why every company eventually needs more than one investor around the table, what makes a strong co-investment partnership, how VCs actually divide role...
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Co-investing. Everyone talks about it, but how does it really work behind the scenes? In this episode of Fast Growth: The Venture Studio Way, we sit down with David Walters, Investment Director at River Capital, and Jack Worne, Head of Investor Relations at EHE, to explore the real dynamics of co-investing in early-stage startups. We get into: why every company eventually needs more than one investor around the table, what makes a strong co-investment partnership, how VCs actually divide role...
Co-investing. Everyone talks about it, but how does it really work behind the scenes? In this episode of Fast Growth: The Venture Studio Way, we sit down with David Walters, Investment Director at River Capital, and Jack Worne, Head of Investor Relations at EHE, to explore the real dynamics of co-investing in early-stage startups. We get into: why every company eventually needs more than one investor around the table, what makes a strong co-investment partnership, how VCs actually divide role...
Grants aren't just free money, and applying for them isn’t always straightforward. In this episode, we unpack how founders can use public funding alongside private investment to scale smarter. With insights from Gabriela Isas (Co-founder of Good With) and Hannah Williams (Innovate UK Business Growth), we explore what makes a fundable project, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get started, especially with Innovate UK’s new Growth Catalyst programme. -----------------------------------------...
Six AI investments. One explosive quarter. In this episode, Guy Remond (Co-founder, EHE Ventures) and Neil Vose (CEO, EHE Venture Studio) break down the first wave of startups backed by the EHE AI Growth Fund and why now is the smartest moment to bet on early-stage AI. We dive into: The real gap in the market that EHE set out to fill - and what was at risk if we didn’t The one-liner on each of our first six portfolio companies What traditional investors often get wrong in AI, and how the v...
Most founders don’t think about legals until it’s too late. In this episode, we break down what actually matters when it comes to fundraising paperwork, SEIS/EIS, and cap tables – with two people who’ve seen it all. Joining us are Dan Reeves, co-founder of SUBJCT, and Aaron Duke from SeedLegals – the platform that's transformed how UK startups handle legals. We cover: Why SEIS Advanced Assurance is a non-negotiableHow to avoid rookie legal mistakesWhat investors expect before they even think ...
Tech debt is inevitable. The trick is knowing where to accept it. In Part 2 of our MVP deep dive, we go beyond quick wins and surface-level builds to talk about the foundations that actually matter. Aleksa and Andy explore: Why some tech debt is okay—and why some isn’tHow to recognise your core differentiator (and why it needs to be bulletproof)What happens when you underinvest in your MVP’s most important featureHow to balance speed, quality, and long-term thinking when building early produc...
When does “minimum” become too minimum? In this two-part episode of Fast Growth: The Venture Studio Way, we dive into the messy middle of MVP building - and why so many startups get it wrong. EHE’s CTO Aleksa Vukotic is joined by Andy Nicol, founder of Sputnik Digital, for a brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to ship something people want to use (and pay for). In part 1, you’ll learn: Why cutting corners on UX and frontend will cost you more later What a “minimum viable ...
AI is booming -massive valuations, record-breaking funding rounds, and a race among the biggest players to dominate the space. But as an investor, how do you separate real opportunities from inflated expectations? In this episode of Fast Growth: The Venture Studio Way, we’re cutting through the noise with Neil Vose, CEO at EHE, and Aleksa Vukotic, CTO of EHE Venture Studio. Together, they break down: ✅ What’s changed in AI investing ✅ How to spot defensible AI startups ✅ Where th...
Pitching for investment is tough. You’ve got a tiny window to convince investors your startup is the one to back—and it all starts with a killer pitch deck. In this episode, Jack Worne and Neil Vose, Venture Partners at EHE Venture Studio, break it all down. Find out: What makes a startup stand outWhat makes investors hit “next”How to nail your pitch in 60 secondsIf you’re raising investment or a new investor trying to figure out what to look for—don’t miss this. -----------------------------...
What is SEIS? What is EIS? And how do these schemes actually work? In this episode of Fast Growth: The Venture Studio Way, we’re joined by Christiana Stewart- Lockhart from the EISA and Jack Worne from the EHE team, who break down everything founders and investors need to know about SEIS and EIS - two of the UK’s most tax-efficient schemes. N.B. Tax benefits are subject to individual circumstances and may change in the future. ----------------------------------------------------------------...
Venture studios are reshaping startup investing — and both investors and founders are paying attention. But what makes this model so powerful? In this first episode, we break down: Why investors see venture studios as a lower-risk, higher-upside opportunityHow founders get more than just funding—hands-on support from day oneMore about the EHE Venture Studio model and how it worksIf you're an investor looking for smarter deals or a founder wanting real backing, this is for you. ---------------...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, host Georgia Kirke is joined by Guy Remond and Carl Castledine , Founder at Away Resorts to discuss valuable insights from the 2024 Abundance360 conference. Together, we explore the transformative potential of AI technology, from generating a year’s worth of marketing content in hours to creating perfectly lip-synced, multi-language videos through complete automation. We also discuss the hotly debated topic of AI’s double-edged sword, w...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, host Georgia Kirke is joined by Guy Remond and Charlotte Ashton. Charlotte is the founder of Implicit, where she provides strategic support to business owners to help them prepare for exit from day one. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore why early-stage founders need to think about exit planning, the common myths and biases around selling a business, and how founders can identify the key growth drivers to attract the right kind of ...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins welcomes Guy Remond and a very special guest – Georgia Kirke. Georgia is the founder of Write Business Results and Clio, a new AI-assisted tool that helps non-fiction authors “speak their books into existence.” In this episode, we delve deeper into how Clio is shaking up the publishing world, what this means not just for publishers but also for investors, and why the best tech opportunities are those that merge machine capability...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, we’re reflecting on some of the lightbulb moments we’ve had so far, including some nuggets for forward-thinking investors. Tune in to discover the future of AI-led investing, why collaborating with “techies” can help investors make informed decisions, and why tech startups need to start thinking about IP protection from day one. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ivan Meakins...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, host Georgia Kirke is joined by Guy Remond and Katie Street. Katie is the founder of Street Agency, a firm that helps businesses grow by building scalable, marketing-led sales programmes. Together, they discuss what a go-to-market (GTM) strategy should look like, why early-stage startups have a better opportunity for growth than the big players, and why founders should take a three-pronged approach to marketing. ----------------------------...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and David Hunter, the CEO of Shot Scope Technologies. Shot Scope is on a mission to improve the way both amateur and professional golfers collect and analyse statistics from their games. During this conversation, the trio explore Shot Scope’s investment journey, how founders have a huge responsibility to deliver post-investment, and why slow, incremental growth can be a huge win for investors. ----------...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Simon Landi, Fractional CMO at EHE Ventures, and Ben Mott, Co-founder of FutureKings. This conversation focuses on the impact of branding on a startup’s success – particularly when it comes to tech and AI-driven businesses. Tune in to find out how FutureKings helps tech companies tell their stories better, why businesses that prioritise branding at the early stages scale faster than those that don’t, and why invest...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and Keegan Caldwell, Founder of Caldwell. Caldwell is a multi-disciplinary law firm serving high-growth technology and life sciences companies and is America’s No.1 fastest-growing IP firm. Together, they discuss how an IP strategy can help mitigate risks for investors, why a patent doesn’t necessarily prevent companies from getting sued, and what both founders and investors can learn from Google’s 2011 pa...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. In this episode, Ivan Meakins is joined by Guy Remond and a very special guest – Simon Booth. Simon is a Chartered Financial Planner and the CEO of Foresight Wealth Strategists. Together, they break down the ins and outs of investing in AI funds – from a financial advisor’s perspective. Join the conversation to get real insights into the benefits of an AI fund, how to discern what represents good value, and determine if a fund is indeed the right option for...
Welcome to Fast Growth Funding. This episode features a podcast regular, Guy Remond, and a very special guest – Mark Hartley, Founder of BankiFI. BankiFI is a financial technology provider on a mission to help banks and traditional financial institutions build better relationships with their small business customers. In this episode, Guy and Mark explore BankiFI’s investment journey and what the future holds for it. Tune in to discover how founders can future-proof their businesses with...
Co-investing. Everyone talks about it, but how does it really work behind the scenes? In this episode of Fast Growth: The Venture Studio Way, we sit down with David Walters, Investment Director at River Capital, and Jack Worne, Head of Investor Relations at EHE, to explore the real dynamics of co-investing in early-stage startups. We get into: why every company eventually needs more than one investor around the table, what makes a strong co-investment partnership, how VCs actually divide role...
