With the UK’s vaccination programme underway, 2021 is bound to be a better year than 2020. Investment activity is set to increase, but the early-stage investment market is bound to feel the effects of the pandemic throughout the year. However,…
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Medtech has seen phenomenal growth in the last few years, and, with COVID shining an unprecedented spotlight on healthcare, angel networks supporting these innovative companies are adapting to the new normal themselves. 2020 has shaken the economy to the core.…
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When investors think of backing early-stage companies, the first thing that comes to mind is traditional equity financing. However, as investors battle the economic uncertainty of current times, convertible loan notes (or CLNs) could be the best compromise. A hybrid…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 Ltd (JPIN). JPIN is an international extension of Venture Catalysts (VCATS), India’s leading investment network.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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