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Seed Capital

Much like a planted seed is what turns a field of potential into acres of cash-yielding crops, seed capital is the funding that brings a business from the idea stage to its launch.

In the initial stage of development, companies need seed capital - money that is often used to conduct market research, build a product prototype and pay company expenses - while their business gains momentum. Private investors, often called business angels or angel investors, provide this first round of funding since securing a loan and gaining capital is hard for new and first-time business owners. Private investors often consist of individual business angels or groups, but in some cases, seed capital is provided by the entrepreneur’s friends and family (hence the reference to seed capital in some places as the “friends and family round”).

Since the amount is usually small (generally under £50,000) and usually only covers the business’ initial objectives, business angels are more likely to invest seed capital than banks or venture capitalists in exchange for some control in the company’s operations and financial decisions.

Once seed capital is in place, however, and the business begins to grow, business owners have an easier time seeking venture capital, funding that ranges upward of £100,000, where the business investors at that point will usually own shares and have a stake in running the company.

By getting in touch with business angels on the Angel Investment Network, entrepreneurs can seize these initial funding opportunities, such as seed capital, and get their business ideas on the right track.

Entrepreneurs – Find investors that can help generate the initial round of seed capital for your plans.

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Latest Investors

United Kingdom > Yorkshire

£25,000 to £250,000

March 10, 2010

Successful entrepreneur and business leader looking for investment opportunity and active support in developing a business.

United Kingdom > Warwickshire

£5,000 to £100,000

March 9, 2010

A seasoned media professional currently working for a major entertainment rights holder. Used to work in Private Equity so have great contact base, and also have strong personal finances ready to invest. Currently working in Beijing, have lived in Shanghai and London. Well versed in global business and has a good contact book.

United Kingdom > Berkshire

£25,000 to £250,000

March 9, 2010

Chartered Accountant and part of a team offering financial and marketing support.

United Kingdom > Berkshire

£25,000 to £100,000

March 8, 2010

I am an individual investor in my mid sixties, with a combination of my own funds and additional funding through professional partners who can offer hands on financial management. My area of expertise is Sales and Marketing and I have managed several turn round businesses. I am married and live 25 miles west of London. I have office facilities in Covent Garden and also in Newbury in Berkshire This would be my first investment a a business angel, as I have recently merged my company and I require a new challenge. I am looking for a degree of hands on involvement in a new enterprise. I have expertise in textiles,also in the printing industry.

United Kingdom > London

£500 to £15,000

March 7, 2010

Experience in number of sectors, looking to invest in serious businesses with a good potential. Looking to be hands on or at the very least in an advisory role. Education: MSc, ACA. Individual investor, good PE & consultancy contacts.

United Kingdom > Hampshire

£50,000 to £500,000

March 7, 2010

Professional investor interested in hydro electric micro generation opportunities. Willing to both invest and advise using considerable business experience.

United Kingdom > Berkshire

£0 to £100,000

March 6, 2010

Age 48 /married/Live & work in London area. BSc , MBA , Harvard & Wharton management trained , individual investor, currently work in global executive strategic planning & marketing role in major consumer goods multinational. Main experience in food & drinks - also worked in leading European commercial and international mergers and acquisitions roles. No direct in company investment however experienced stocks and extensive property investor with very high level of financial literacy Degree of involvement can vary depending on personal interest in the opportunity

United Kingdom > London

£5,000 to £100,000

March 6, 2010

I am a single 30 year old finance professional based in London. I have a BEng in Electrical Engineering from McGill University in Canada and an MSc in Risk Management from LSE in the UK. I have no previous investment experience. My anticipated involved will depend on how much I feel I can bring to the table in each specific case. I am an individual investor.

United Kingdom > Somerset

£5,000 to £20,000

March 6, 2010

Living in the south west I am married with one daughter, background in manufacture and construction, currently employee 60 persons over 3 sites, academic qualifications, worldly wise, self taught and highly motivated, can be advisory or hands on when required looking for something different investment based on opportunity’s.

United Kingdom > Surrey

£10,000 to £50,000

March 5, 2010

We are two 46 year old guys living in the South East of England (Berkshire & Surrey) One of is married with family the other one is divorced with grown up children. We both have extensive knowledge of the direct mail business as well as internet marketing. We have both had or have very successful businesses in the direct marketing,conference/seminar hosting environment. Funds available to invest are substantial, and would be placed with one or both of us being involved in a advisory capacity.

United Kingdom > Hampshire

£50,000 to £100,000

March 4, 2010

I am retired, married, a university graduate, and live on the south coast of England. My my last business was sold n 2005. That business was the third that I established, built up and sold during the last 25 years. Although two of my previous businesses were in the field of travel and the other was in retail, I have acted as a consultant to several other businesses in such diverse fields as training, purchasing and IT . My hands-on experience in all aspects of running and managing very successful businesses sometimes employing 200 people, I hope would be attractive to entrepreneurs who would value the benefit of my experience and advice but who would not want the interference of a hands-on , day-to-day investor. I am an individual investor who would like to help both fledgeling and established companies become more successful, which I am confident would be to the mutual financial benefit of both parties.

United Kingdom > Buckinghamshire

£1,000 to £200,000

March 4, 2010

Personal information Age: 36 Location: Milton Keynes Professional experience Director: Trading Business Director: Recruitment and Staffing Business Professional qualifications: MBA with specialisation in Marketing and Finance. Education: MBA Other value-adds: Experienced with expertise in Trading, New Product Development, and tremendous contacts in wide ranging industries. Anticipated involvement: Hands-on, Advisory and silent.

United Kingdom > Yorkshire

£5,000 to £40,000

March 2, 2010

I'm interested in small to medium size business preferably all ready established but I will consider new start ups.

United Kingdom > Berkshire

£10,000 to £30,000

March 2, 2010

I'm a 46 year old company director, married with 3 children. I currently run 2 successful business, one on my own and another with a partner. MY CAD business I have run for around 20 years. My background is in building construction/refurb/CAD/IT I'm open to considering anything that peaks my interest either by myself or with my business partner. Happy to be hands on or silent depending on the opportunity but the potential must be there to stimulate me as I'm currently exceedingly bored.

United Kingdom > Midlothian

£20,000 to £30,000

March 1, 2010

I'm 36, married and based in both Guildford, Surrey, and Edinburgh, Scotland. With an initial investment of approx £10k, I founded my own company, over 3 and a half years ago, and, utilising my extensive knowledge of corporate strategy and marketing, have sustained growth in 2 diverse industries: SAP Consultancy and Employee Relations Research and Consultancy. I'm a fully qualified teacher having previously taught Business Management, Finance, Marketing and HRM for 4 years; prior to this I worked for seven years in line management roles in the insurance industry. I'm educated to Post-Graduate Business Level with an MA Honours degree in Business Management and an MSc in Business Management Research. I'm currently working on extensive Employee Relations research with the Business Management Dept at Glasgow University. My status is as an individual investor and my anticipated involvement would be preferably hands-on or advisory.

United States > New York

£1,000,000 to £100,000,000

February 28, 2010

Partner at a New York based alternative investment advisory firm. We have advised in the development of and allocated capital to some of the world's most sophisticated, technologically-driven hedge funds and highly quantitative proprietary trading firms actively managing multiple billions of dollars in assets globally. Interested in investing and allocating to top-performing systematic trading strategies across asset classes and geographies. Excellent professional and academic pedigree are essential. We are open to seed arrangements involving working and investment capital as well as strictly trading capital allocations to pre-existing entities looking to scale. We typically act as a silent partner though our involvement and appropriate terms are considered on a case-by-case basis.

United Kingdom > Hertfordshire

£10,000 to £50,000

February 26, 2010

Married, 52 years old. 25 years investment management experience in the City (CIO of Russell Investments until March 2009). 7 years practical experience in Environmental Sciences. Currently freelance management consultant and founder of private equity partnership. Extensive board-level experience. PhD, M.Sc in River engineering. Would be an individual investor, fairly hands-on on-Exec type role.

United Kingdom > London

£10,000 to £300,000

February 25, 2010

Married with 2 kids. Currently investing in property and property investments for the last 8 years. Within that time I have acquired many contacts throughout Europe. I prefer to act as a sole investor but I will consider investing alongside investment groups.

United Kingdom > Yorkshire

£10,000 to £150,000

February 25, 2010

My wife and I are semi retired business people with over 30 years experience in buying, sales and marketing for Blue Chip Companies with £multimillion budgets in successful new product/concept launches. We also have experience in franchising and logistics/strategy. Having recently sold our own successful business and after taking a year out are looking for a fresh challenge. We are willing to invest in any sector, but looking to get involved in a secure and/or established/proven business or product using our own funds.

United Kingdom > Yorkshire

£1,000 to £100,000

February 25, 2010

28 year old Yorkshire based businessman with large amount of experience in the UK renewable energy sector. Currently I head up New Business Development for a large renewable utility and have money to invest in suitable businesses. I also have experience in property development and complex planning/environmental permissions and waste management/recycling operations. I have a 2:1 degree in Business Management. I have made several investments in local businesses in the past 12 months and depending on the type of investment and/or business, am prepared to take on a hands-on, advisory or silent position. I am an individual investor representing a large family estate.



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