Analysis

November 8, 2024

Why UK-based GPs are delaying fundraising plans

A quarter of UK-based GPs have pushed back fundraising plans, according to a new survey from the British Business Bank

Amy Lewin

3 min read

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Photo: British Business Bank
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Photo: British Business Bank
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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