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Angel investors put weight behind UK start-up initiative
U.K. Tax Breaks for Start-Up Investors Welcomed
UK Small Businesses Optimistic of Business Upswing in 2012
Call for more tax relief for UK angels
Low-risk venture capital trusts (VCTs) could have their tax reliefs removed due to government concerns they are not stimulating small business
City of London Corporation to generate over £10 million a year of angel investment to propel growth of Tech City
Google Buys New Building in London Startup District known as Tech City
Earlier exits would let business angels invest more money
Investor slams Miliband Dragons Den tax
UK seed capital tax breaks distract from more pressing tasks
Angel investors in small businesses will receive a £100m tax break to back growing UK companies
Are Startups Thinking Too Small? At Disrupt conference, investors and entrepreneurs fret
Vodafone launches start-up incubator
UK government launches £10 million fund for innovators
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Angel investors help develop $1bn tech start-ups in Britain
The Expectations Gap - The Impact Of UK Enterprise Investment Schemes
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Business Angels: 4 ways to increase investment success
UK Government consults on proposals to encourage small business investment
Investing In Entrepreneurship and Growth: the BBAA National Investment Summit 1 July 2011
UK Government in ‘seed investment’ boost for business angels
Venture capital investment in UK start-ups drops 30pc
10 Things You Need to Check Before Investing in a Startup
£150m entrepreneur fund launched in Scotland
Nesta announces £1.2m in social investments as research reveals low returns is no barrier
Technology Strategy Board launches £1m fund for tech start-ups
Angel Investors to receive £50m investment from on high
UK must do more to encourage start-up angels
£1 Million Fund for UK Business Start-ups Launches Today
UK Government Urged To Give Private Lenders Same Tax Breaks As Equity Investors
Tax Breaks To be Granted to UK Business Angels
UK beats the US to a tech-friendly Startup Visa
TV shows help to promote entrepreneurism in the UK
Government "to co-invest with angels" - Mark Prisk
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Some Angel investors have not earned their wings
Venture capitalists view early stage prospects realistically
Why 4% inflation matters to angel investors (and the businesses they back)
Venture Investing Trends in 2011
Budget 2011: Chancellor to refocus R&D tax credits
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6 Tips For Acing Startup Financial Projections
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10 Steps for Conducting Market Research for Your Small Business
10 Things to Include in Your Startup Pitch Presentation
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How to Perfect your pitch to Angel Investors
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How to make the Perfect Pitch
Fund Raising
 
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The Right Way to Raise Money From Angels
10 Commandments from Angel and Tech Entrepreneur Sherry Coutu on how Startups should choose and work with great Angels and Investors
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What You Should Know About Angel Investors And Venture Capitalists
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Measuring the ROI of your social media efforts
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10 Steps to Marketing Strategy That Kills Your Competition
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Turning Your Company Into a Social Animal
Start-Up & Entrepreneurship
 
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94-year-old UK entrepreneur proves it is never too late to start up
UK start-up activity up by almost 20%
Richard Branson on When Inexperience Is an Advantage
George Osborne expected to release £300m to help UK small businesses
Plumber named best entrepreneur in Britain in Pitch 2011 final
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Google To Back UK Start-Up Scheme
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Latest Investors

United Kingdom > London

£1,000 to £100,000

February 2, 2012

Business investor and entrepreneur. Experienced. Wide array of skills and limitless connections. Private Equity family.

United Kingdom > London

£100,000 to £500,000

February 2, 2012

Energetic, entrepreneurial, performance-driven, and results-oriented executive, with extensive leadership experience in marketing innovation in a variety of beverages & Food research, manufacturing, licensing, FMCG and production functions. Specialties P&L through development of lasting products, Licensing, and innovation. I have strong technical expertise in Beverage soft drink and CSD : I have the ability to assimilate and drive development in any technical sphere. My Food and Beverage background is balanced between New Product/Process Development, Marketing Innovation, and Ingredients.

United Kingdom > London

£0 to £1,000,000

February 2, 2012

Working in the Strategy and New Ventures Team for an international media group

United Kingdom > London

£0 to £10,000

February 2, 2012

Individual investor

United Kingdom > Lincolnshire

£0 to £20,000

February 1, 2012

I am acting as an individual, and currently have a small investment in a renewable energy company as a silent investor. I care very much about the environment and renewable technologies. I also have some experience of the housing "buy to let" market. I have successfully completed a foundation year at a university in computer science. I have part time employment as a support worker, and support children with disabilities and their families, which I very much enjoy. I have an NNEB (childcare) diploma. I have an interest in the media, and am registered with several agencies for work as a supporting artist in film and TV productions, and am a qualified radio amateur. I am now looking for another business interest. I would like to keep in regular contact with any business in which I invest, but am not necessarily looking for a major role. I enjoy driving, and would like to attend meetings to keep up to date with developments in the company.

United Kingdom > Middlesex

£20,000 to £80,000

February 1, 2012

Currently retired,prior to this I owned two very succesful fully licenced restaurants in London for a period of 17 years,the last one being sold in 2009. Previously, for 25 years I was a shareholder and Managing Director of a business within the buiding industry with a Turnover in 1992 of approx £5million,employing over 100 people. I have vast experience in running businesses in different sectors. Would be interested in some hands-on involvement.

United Kingdom > Oxfordshire

£25,000 to £150,000

February 1, 2012

I am a highly motivated and experienced senior sales and marketing professional, who has an 18 year history of successfully growing businesses in the media & entertainment industries. I have a proven experience of managing and leading people and teams into high achievers using empathy, coaching and mentoring techniques. My success is through the determination to follow first class business principles, with unquestionable integrity and business acumen, promoting a drive for quality across any organisation. I led and managed a global sales business, and held a number of other senior executive positions. My responsibilities include planning and implementing strategy for Sales & Marketing growth activities.

United Kingdom > London

£1 to £100,000

February 1, 2012

I am a wealth adviser and established in the property market and have a good understanding of most businesses. I like be hands on but also respect that a hands off approach works.

United Kingdom > London

£100,000 to £1,000,000

February 1, 2012

Low Carbon Invests in Clean Tech and Renewable Energy

United States > staten island

£20,000 to £1,000,000

January 31, 2012

I am a financial service provider and also into real estate. I have degree in engineering (electrical electronics engineering),i have 8 years post graduation experience all in financial institution. I live a quiet life and love meeting people

United Kingdom > London

£10,000 to £250,000

January 31, 2012

• Entrepreneurial multilingual Managing Director with international business building experience • Experience with FMCG in a changing business environment • Open leadership style, direct, empowering, collaborative and responsive • Action oriented, explores business opportunities, takes responsibility for decision, independent, loyal

Brasil > São Paulo

£10,000 to £100,000

January 31, 2012

* Professional experience - practising lawyer giving advice on corporate and finance law for one of world's leading law firms. * Education - 1st class degree from London School of Economics, post- graduate law education * Investment experience - looking for my first investment in a start-up * Anticipated involvement - open to all suggestions: hands-on, advisory, silent * Status - individual investor * Investment Interest - open to all suggestions

United Kingdom > Surrey

£5,000 to £75,000

January 31, 2012

I am a seasoned FMCG professional specialising in Food & Bev. With experience across many areas from purchasing to sales, from UK to Asia. Currently still working and with many connections not least with those people/companies who can take a small food/agri/beverage products and make them huge. I need investments I can be excited about.

United States > wilmington

£50,000 to £500,000

January 30, 2012

Looking to Co produce films that have partial funding in place already, 100k - 500k range with total budgets under 2 million.

United Kingdom > London

£0 to £20,000

January 30, 2012

I am currently a financial planner on my way to chartered status as well as currently studying towards other investment qualifications. I obtained a MA(Hons) in Business Management from University of St Andrews. My investments to date have been mostly listed companies and whilst I have not previously acted as a business angel I believe I can offer both financial and business experience to a fledgling company. I am open to being a silent investor or offering any expertise I can.

United Kingdom > Londonderry

£0 to £100,000

January 30, 2012

I am experienced in Financial Markets, seeking new opportunities.

United Kingdom > Durham

£0 to £60,000

January 29, 2012

I am a very keen investor

Hong Kong > Pok fulam

£0 to £50,000

January 29, 2012

I'm the COO of a global fortune 500 company with diverse experience across many industries including commodities, telecoms, technology as well as non profit. I'm a great believer that high performance teams with the right mojo make things happen even if they have to change direction in the force of circumstance. I'm interested in investing in such a team who are already invested heavily themselves and with strong industry experience in the company they are running. I'd prefer to invest in a company run by pragmatists who have a proof of concept that works, that they clearly believe in and have the skills to run with and with which they can capture a niche, however, small.

United Kingdom > Oxfordshire

£5,000 to £75,000

January 27, 2012

I am an individual investor seeking either a silent partnership, or a hands on role if the opportunity is suitable, as I have time constraints due to other commitments. I currently run several businesses with a partner, we specialise in food manufacturing and retail to a broad customer base from multiples through to large hotel groups and independents. The other business is wedding, corporate and event catering. The current businesses achieve 30% plus annual growth presently and turnover will be £1.5m this year. I have extensive experience and contacts in these areas. I am also a private investor in the commodity sector of the stock market, with a specific interest in gold and oil resource stocks. I am keen to see the various opportunities out there and interested in a variety of industries not necessarily related to the ones I currently operate in. Aged 30 I have been involved in various businesses for 10 years now, I'm Bristol university educated with a 2:1 in politics.

United Kingdom > London

£1 to £10,000,000

January 27, 2012

Corporate finance professional with 25 years experience. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment. Specialist in working with companies looking for an eventual quote on LSE, AIM or PLUS. Experienced across a wide range of industries. Adviser and broker.



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