This is for content and advice for companies looking to raise finance.
Investing in unquoted companies From a regulatory perspective, investments in unquoted companies are classified as Non-Readily Realisable Securities (NRRS). The shares are illiquid in nature -they are not quoted or listed on a Recognised Stock Exchange – and as such are difficult to sell. Likewise, the price of the shares is difficult to value. The…
Angel investors have a world of insight when it comes to evaluating high-growth companies. So we asked our investors: What is the #1 thing you look for when evaluating a company as a potential investment? You may be surprised to hear what they say…
When looking for EIS fundraising tips and tricks, it’s easy to become confused by the multitudes of conflicting advice. To eliminate the confusion, we went straight to the source and asked four angel investors (and one CEO) what advice they would give to businesses looking for equity investment in 2019. Forgot your headphones? You can…
Got fundraising envy? Be like Brewdog and Monzo Brewdog and Monzo have shaken up the crowdfunding world by raising millions directly from their own customers. In 2009 Brewdog launched “Equity for punks,” offering shares to their customers where they coined the new shareholder nickname, ‘punks’. Since then Brewdog has gained a loyal fan base and…
With so many competing demands for your time and resources, legal considerations are easy to push down your list of priorities. You’re an entrepreneur and you’re ready to start fundraising to drive the growth of your start-up. Your business model is viable, you’re gaining traction and you’re learning fast. With so many competing demands for…
There are a multitude of blogs, articles and guides on how best to seek equity investment. While you need to know ‘what to do’ when pitching for start-up capital, it is equally useful to know what not to do. Here are our top 5 examples – from angel investors themselves – on how to fall spectacularly at…
The pros, cons and options Whether you’re at the seed round stage of your business or series C, fundraising can be a daunting process. With so many options to consider in the digital age, it is important to research which route will be the most effective for your future fundraise. With over 14 years’ experience…
China represents a tremendous opportunity for high growth UK companies. It is a nation of vast wealth with the fastest growing economy in the world and Chinese businesses are actively looking for opportunities to invest in and work with British Technology companies. With the uncertain trading future of the UK within Europe, it is vital…
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed to help smaller higher-risk trading companies to raise finance by offering a range of tax reliefs to investors who purchase new shares in those companies. But, as with any tax scheme, it can be difficult to navigate. Read our EIS FAQ to find out what the scheme is…
Download our calculator to create a fair valuation for your business. Valuing your business can be a daunting task. Too high and you’ll put off investors, too low and you’ll do yourself a major disservice. Having raised investment of over £100m into more than 200 early-stage companies, Envestors has developed a Scorecard and Flag System…