Endorsement for start-up and innovator visas

First Corporate Finance Limited (FCF) has a proven track record of supporting UK and Overseas entrepreneurs and has been granted endorsing body status by the UK Government. Please note that FCF will only consider applications for endorsement from its Members, who have passed FCF’s due diligence procedures.

Membership

FCF Members benefit from entering our full Business Support Program, which includes the following services:

  1. Specialist one-to-one mentoring.
  2. Intermediate business support.
  3. Full comprehensive core business support.
  4. A selection of single one-off (bespoke) services.
  5. Assistance with fund-raising from institutional or private investors.
  6. Foreign Exchange currency management and overseas transfers.
  7. Research & Development support.
  8. Intellectual property support: IP review, assistance, registration services.

Applications

Applications for FCF Membership are only accepted from Registrants. By registering with FCF, you will be given a tailored quote by FCF for Membership, including the Business Support Program, based on your business support requirements. FCF Membership provides Members access during their (renewable) 2 year membership.

Our criterion for Membership is that you are a globally ambitious entrepreneur with a scalable business model or idea. Applications are welcomed from British, EEA and international applicants.

Only Registrants are able to then apply for FCF Membership.

Siddharth Jashnani – Trustmetrics

Trustmetrics was founded by Siddharth Jashnani. The company helps businesses stand out from the competition, attract more clients, and manage their ratings and reviews effectively.

Nelinda Prongprapa – Suda’s

Spreading Happiness Through Food.

Suda’s Seasoning was founded by Nelinda Prongprapa and is inspired by the Japanese rice seasoning or known as ‘furikake’. It began during her struggle with local food during her travels in 2010, as a tasty and way to add flavour and herbs to her meal.

Vik Bharat – Vessconn

Helping to Bring the Shipping Industry into the Digital Age.

The FCF Team’s connections and advice were instrumental in helping us over various stages of our development. Always friendly and approachable, an invaluable part of the Vessconn team.

Gavin Guan – Plaine

Plaine is a household essentials brand proving that sustainability is simple.

Our vision to offer the European market sustainable household and hygiene products was immediately grasped by FCF. We have worked closely with the team, who have proved invaluable, in terms of their own knowledge, advice and connections.

FCF Alumni

This program is offered to FCF members who have completed their minimum of 3 year membership. Our FCF Alumni program includes benefits such as: regular correspondence, specific networking events and access to FCF’s Alumni directory.