Financing of Start-ups. A financing framework for technology start-ups in the UK for the seed & start-up round

Table of Content

1. Introduction
1.1. Background & Problem formulation
1.2. Purpose & Research Question
1.3. Limitations
1.4. Structure

2. Literature Review
2.1. Theoretical background
2.1.1. Stages of financial need
2.1.2. Most common financing options
2.2. Empirical evidence
2.3. DTI Framework

3. Methodology
3.1. Research Design
3.2. Collection of data
3.2.1. Secondary empiric data - Case study approach
3.2.2. Secondary empiric data – Brief introduction to the case studies
3.2.3. Secondary empiric data – How the case studies are analysed?
3.2.4. Secondary empiric data – Scientific literature
3.3. Verification and generalization of empirical data
3.3.1. Validity
3.3.2. Reliability
3.4. Generalisation of Case Studies

4. Research Findings & Discussion
4.1. Just Park
4.2. Landbay
4.3. Kano Computing
4.4. Dojo Limited
4.5. Discussion
4.5.1. External funds really needed?
4.5.2. Is a grant a possibility?
4.5.3. High-class management team or early traction?
4.5.4. Is your business able to create momentum?
4.5.5. Is your business in a high growth sector?
4.5.6. Are you willing to share control?
4.5.7. Do you not only need money?
4.5.8. Do you have the securities to get a bank loan or overdraft?
4.6. Outcome: The Financing Framework
4.7. Further remarks

5. Conclusion
5.1. Which kind of financing is needed in the different stages of a start-up business?
5.2. What sources of funds are available for technology start-ups?
5.3. What sources of funds are used in the real world?
5.4. How to improve an existing financing framework to make decision making easier?
5.5. Limitations
5.6. Final remarks

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