Friends & Family

Raise money for your business from the people who know and trust you best.

What It Is

Many entrepreneurs begin their journey with support from those closest to them — family members or friends who are willing to contribute money to help get started. This can take the form of informal loans, gifts, or even equity in your new business.

Benefits

  • Quick and flexible way to access funds.

  • No complex application or approval process.

  • Support from people who believe in you and your idea.

  • Can provide seed money to unlock further funding options.

Considerations / Risks

  • Mixing personal relationships and money can be risky.

  • Lack of formal agreements may lead to misunderstandings.

  • Friends & family may expect repayment or involvement in decisions.

  • Limited funding amounts compared to other routes.

Requirements:

To keep things professional and protect relationships, you’ll need:

  • A clear agreement (loan, gift, or equity).

  • Written terms outlining repayment or ownership.

  • A realistic business plan to show how the money will be used.

How We Help

Clarify Funding Structure

We’ll help you decide whether to set up support as a loan, gift, or equity.

Create Simple Agreements

We guide you in putting agreements in writing to avoid misunderstandings.

Prepare a Clear Business Plan

We’ll ensure you have a plan that explains exactly how the money will be used.

Support Future Funding

We’ll help you position friends & family support as a stepping stone to larger funding options.

Why founders trust us with early-stage funding:

  • 300+ businesses successfully launched

  • Experience across 20+ industries

  • 90% of clients recommend us

  • 5★ client reviews and testimonials

Thinking of raising money from friends or family?

We’ll help you do it properly, protect your relationships, and set your business up for success.