Cheeky (ad)Ventures

Why?

Arts hit especially hard as a result of covid 19 pandemic

To help people build arts startups

Contribute to the creative & performing arts industries
Help people get (back) into work; social / economics / education

I was looking for somewhere to go / some support / guidance / funding whilst starting Cheeky Promo.  There (were) a plethora of co-working spaces, incubators / accelerators for a range of sectors in London.  A few organisations / spaces / companies offer some support specifically for creative / music startups e.g. Abbey Road Red - which seemed to focus on Tech (software / hardware)

What?

Hub for human focused arts startups in London / UK

Free Co-working space
Incubator / Accelerator

Support to run crowdfunding campaigns

Collaborative / reciprocal ethos - entrepreneurs help each other

Mentoring from people in the arts industry including artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, labels, managers, performers, studios, venues, experienced startup founders

Funding from Angel investors / VC if they want it

How will the space / mentoring be funded?

Sponsorship from / partnerships with music companies
Grants from foundations / charities / gov / council

VC / Angel investors

Who invests in music startups?
Who doesn’t, and why not?

Legal structure; Social Enterprise; Charity / Co-op / CIC / other