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Angel Investors
Attract individual backers. Discuss approaches and tactics for engaging with angel investors who provide early-stage funding and mentorship.
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Understanding the Role of an Angel InvestorIn the UK, an angel investor is typically an experienced entrepreneur, business professional, or high-net-worth individual who provides early-stage funding to startups in exchange for equity or convertible debt. Investments usually range from £5,000 to £500,000, although this can vary depending on the investor and the startup’s stage. Unlike venture capitalists who often manage institutional money, angels invest their own funds, which makes them more flexible in approach and sometimes willing to back riskier ideas. Many UK angels invest alongside SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) or EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme), whic…
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Established in 2009 through a management buyout of Aberdeen Asset Management's private equity business, Maven has a robust presence in 11 UK cities. In 2021, it became part of Mattioli Woods, a UK-based specialist in wealth management and financial planning services. Maven specializes in offering financial and strategic assistance to rapidly growing businesses with revenues surpassing £1 million. The firm supports transactions ranging from £100,000 to £20 million, drawing from various sources such as growth capital, private equity, and regional funds. Currently managing four VCTs, each housing over 90 emerging businesses, Maven has been a significant player in the in…
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Cambridge Angels comprises over 60 high-net-worth investors dedicated to supporting and guiding promising early-stage and scaling companies across Cambridge, London, Oxford, and the broader UK. In 2022, the group invested a substantial £71.2 million in 58 companies. Typically, the funding requirements met by Cambridge Angels fall within the £150,000 to £1.5 million range. However, many of their portfolio companies have successfully secured significant follow-on funding from both the members and the network's venture capital partners across multiple funding rounds. The network places a specific emphasis on deep-tech and tools and technologies that contribute to health…
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