Beyond The Raise is a podcast exploring what really happens after founders secure investment. From hiring the right team to scaling under pressure, each episode shares honest conversations and real stories from founders navigating the challenges of growth, leadership and building a business beyond the raise.

In this in-depth interview, Matthew Simmonds, co-founder of EntoCycle, shares the journey of building a pioneering insect technology company that addresses food waste and sustainability. From technical innovation to scaling challenges, funding hurdles, and strategic partnerships, discover key lessons for founders navigating growth and industry disruption.

Join us as we explore the innovative home automation company Tewke with co-founder Rowan Dixon. Discover how their advanced energy-saving devices are transforming smart homes, the journey from concept to award-winning product, and insights into startup growth, funding, and product design. In this engaging interview, Rowan shares insights on startup challenges, sales strategies, hiring, and the UK tech scene, offering valuable lessons for founders and entrepreneurs.

In this episode of Beyond The Raise, we sit down with Nick Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of Building Atlas, to explore how the company is helping organisations make buildings more energy efficient, lower costs, and reduce carbon emissions at scale. Nick shares lessons from leaving Google’s startup incubator, raising VC funding, finding product-market fit, building an early team, and navigating the realities of scaling in commercial real estate.

In this episode, Aakash Kapur, COO of Nossa Data, shares insights on ESG reporting, market evolution, strategic hiring, and navigating startup challenges. Discover how they carved a niche in non-financial data reporting and the lessons learned along the way.