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2020 has been a tumultuous year for growth businesses, but things are looking up. This year, private UK companies have seen a diminished investment landscape, but one which seemed to be picking up as the year drew to a close. Whilst overall deal value fell in Q1 and Q2 2020, it remained higher in Q3…
As a crisis-riddled 2020 draws to an end, the UK early-stage ecosystem is left struggling and needing increasingly more support. 2020 has been a bad year for business across the board, but some are worse off than others. While there has been a lot of support to struggling businesses from the government and investment community,…
2020 saw a significant drop in early-stage investments in the MENA region due to the spread of COVID-19. The latest 2020 reports saw a 22% drop in the number of MENA investments from Q1 ’19 to Q1 ’20. During these difficult times, MENA angel networks face unprecedented challenges in connecting companies to investors. As face…
Envestors is pleased to introduce our newest network partner, Euro-Asia focused angel network, VC, as well as startup mentor and global advisory, JPIN Venture Catalysts. JPIN Venture Catalysts (VCats) is on a mission to build the largest Euro-Asian corridor for angels to back early-stage ventures. Venture Catalysts (VCats) is India’s leading investment network and ranks…
Bank of England policymakers are hinting that the UK may be heading for negative interest rates, for the first time in history. The BoE has recently taken the total stimulus to £895bn, with an additional £150bn in stimulus announced last month. With interest rates already at 0.1% and double-dip recession forecasts, we explore how negative…
Investing in early-stage companies is risky business, so angel investors are always advised to conduct in-depth due diligence before funding a new company. Throughout the last 15 years, the Envestors Private Investment Club has connected hundreds of companies and angel investors, and we’ve learned a few things about what makes a good investment. Does the…
Accelerators play a key role in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation by providing companies with the contacts and skills they need to succeed. As a main driver of the startup ecosystem, accelerators not only help founders validate their ideas, they provide invaluable support for innovation and growth and, very importantly, market and investor access. Whether an…
The UK early-stage investment market has yet to buckle under the pressure of COVID economic certainty, the British Business Bank’s 2020 UK Business Angels Market report reveals. The report sheds light on how UK angel investment is faring during the pandemic, based on survey data gathered between April and July of 2020. Over half of…
FCA regulation around introducing deals and promoting investment in startups has been around for a long time, but, as the FCA itself admits, there’s still quite a bit of confusion around the topic. Despite efforts to regulate the early-stage investment space, several common myths persist about FCA guidelines. It’s worth noting that most unauthorised organisations…
Angel investment in the life sciences sector is still going strong during COVID-19, a recent survey by the British Business Bank and the UKBAA reveals. While portfolio performance has varied across sectors, life sciences has performed considerably better than other industries. Sectors that have provided essentials, entertainment and educational services during lockdown have thrived during…