The vaccine is here – now what? Predictions for early-stage investment in 2021
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 […]
How digitization increases investor engagement for medtech investment networks
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. […]
Why convertible loan notes make sense for investors in 2021
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 […]
The sun also rises
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 […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – unless you’re a seed-stage company
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 […]
How a digital platform can help MENA angel investment networks engage investors
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 […]
JPIN VCATS joins the Envestors network
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 […]
Why High Net Worths should be looking at angel investing in a negative interest rate environment
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, […]
20 questions to ask before investing in an early-stage company
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 […]
How accelerators can help their cohorts raise capital with a digital investment platform
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 […]
Life sciences among top investment sectors during COVID
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, […]
50 shades of gray: navigating FCA guidelines on connecting companies to investors
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 […]
Angel investors still active during COVID-19, British Business Bank report reveals
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 […]
7 things you should know before launching a crowdfunding network
Online angel investing doesn’t work. High net worths don’t do things online. We’ve all heard these age-old adages, but, upon closer inspection, do they hold up? A study by PWC showed that […]
Dating app tips for companies raising capital online
The worldwide adoption of smartphones and social media has ensured that today’s singles turn to online dating apps when seeking a partner. However, relationships aren’t the only reason you would try online […]
Online dating lessons to help you grow your angel network
Online angel investing doesn’t work. High net worths don’t do things online. We’ve all heard these age-old adages, but, upon closer inspection, do they hold up? A study by PWC showed that […]
The UK’s 20 most active EIS funds
Companies that are registered for EIS in the UK now have an array of funds they can reach out to. We’ve put together a list of 20 funds that have been active […]
The 13 slides your pitch deck needs
Getting ready to meet investors and ask for funding can be daunting, but preparation and proper financials are key as you take this giant step. Only 2% of pitches are successful. In […]
COVID-19: 7 ways networks can engage investors & improve fundraising success rates
Angel networks help ventures grow and connect with investors. However, securing funding for companies has become increasingly difficult during COVID-19. One survey showed that only 65% of UK angels investors are still […]
Get comfortable being uncomfortable – an interview with Flavilla Fongang
With only 5% of the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses being ethnic minority-led, we asked the question, ‘what does the industry need to do better to support and nurture minority founders. We […]
We’ve raised £2m to create a connected marketplace for the UK early-stage investment market
We’re proud to announce our recent financing of £2M, and would like to thank our strategic partners, the SidebySide EIS Fund. Our platform facilitates the investment process for all parties, by making […]
5 LGBTQ+ Tech communities you should know about
As Pride Month comes to an end, we’ve put together a list of 5 communities working towards making the UK startup sector a more inclusive space for its LGBTQ+ members. According […]
Forget the Future Fund, try these other 5 government funding options instead
The government-backed ‘Future Fund’ has garnered quite a bit of attention lately, with 155 companies approved as of last week, out of 577 applicants. The program, which started on May 20th, was […]
Are you investment-ready? The 19 point checklist to raising capital
Taking your business to the next level is hard. We know, we’ve spent a lot of time working with startups to help them raise capital to drive growth. As you’re preparing for […]
COVID-19: How has it impacted the investing and fundraising market?
The COVID-19 pandemic has rattled the UK economy unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Economists are reporting that the great crash of 2008 was merely a dry run for the global recession […]
How to be an Armchair Investor
You’re an experienced investor. You have a diverse portfolio, you enjoy watching entrepreneurs pitching their investment opportunities and networking with other likeminded individuals. This is how you’ve always done it. Only now […]
The Pyjama Pitcher meets the Armchair Investor
Introducing the pyjama pitcher and the armchair investor, new breeds of player in the early-stage investment space. But just who and what are they? They are the successful entrepreneurs who secure investment […]
How the sharing economy is set to benefit the world of early-stage investment
Sharing isn’t a new way of life – the renting or lending of assets is a concept that’s been around for centuries, but it’s no exaggeration to say the modern sharing economy […]
Envestors company Ebury sells a majority stake in their business to Santander for £350m
We are delighted to announce that the banking giant Santander has acquired a 50.1% controlling stake in Ebury for £350m. This has provided several members of the Envestors private network huge returns […]
Raising Equity Finance: Liquor in the Limelight
As part of our sector-specific spotlight series, Envestors is turning its attention to investment in the UK alcohol industry. Despite the so-called ‘Millenial sober revolution’, a team at University College, London recently […]
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