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 challenges. 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.
In this in-depth interview, Stanley Wilson, co-founder of SOLR AI, shares his journey from ideation to building proprietary AI solutions for the renewable energy sector. Discover how strategic partnerships, technological innovation, and a relentless focus on solving real-world problems are shaping the future of sustainable energy deployment.
In this insightful interview, Nick Van Dyke, CEO of Oort Energy, shares his journey through the challenges of deep tech innovation, market shifts and strategic pivots. Discover how resilience, lean operations, and a clear vision drive success in the complex world of green hydrogen and chemicals.
In this insightful interview, Sarah Mackintosh, Director of CleanTech for UK, shares her expertise on the challenges and opportunities in scaling climate tech startups. Sarah discusses funding hurdles, operational complexities, the role of policy and what makes successful founders stand out, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs and investors alike.
In this conversation, Tom Cox and Sally Sattery of Decent Energy discuss their journey building a startup focused on reducing energy costs and decarbonising the grid. They share insights into technical challenges, market strategy, team growth, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
What does it take to scale a company without losing the culture that made it successful? In this insightful interview, Faye Haddadi, Head of HR at Xampla, shares her expertise on building resilient teams, maintaining company culture and navigating the challenges of growth after funding. Discover practical strategies for staying agile, aligning teams around shared values, and supporting leaders through rapid expansion.
Andrew Holt, CEO of Kenoteq, shares his journey from engineering to leading a pioneering sustainable brick company. He explores the challenges of disrupting legacy industries, why trust is critical in climate tech and what it takes to scale manufacturing and technology on a global stage.