Venture Capital Firms, an Investors view
I was approached by a startup fund with a view to taking a position. It was something I was very interested in […]
Category: Investing
Startup and mid-cap company investment, primarily through Tech City, London
A Founders Guide on Seeking Investment
This brief guide should help founders understand the process and timescale investors follow when considering investment in a company. Timescales and […]
My Statement on Blockchain, Bitcoin and other Crypto Currencies
Blockchain is an amazing tool first proposed in 1991 and first implemented exceptionally well by the nom-de-plume “Satoshi Nakamoto” in 2008 to […]
Further Notes on Attracting an Investor – First Pitch
So for the past few months I have been changing the way I do business. Up until now, I have only […]
Where is the value in a startup?
I’ve written many articles on the woes of overvalued startups and why yours isn’t worth £1M. So where is the value in […]
Some Notes on Finding an Investor
Just like prospective employers, investors are interviewing you and assessing everything you say and do. When writing to the investor, check your […]
Is Crowdfunding becoming a Ponzi system?
I’ve been meeting more and more companies attempting to raise significant sums using Crowdfunding sites. The principle of Crowdfunding is brilliant and […]
Sometimes, Both Sides are Right
Our culture is based around brands and protecting IP and patents. We firmly believe, in our culture, that patents, trademarks and IP […]
Startup Slang
For any readers interested in this series of blogs, I thought I would compile a list of terms used along with explanations. […]
The Small “Tells” when Pitching
I’ve given a lot of advice to founders seeking mentoring or investment. These are generally big ticket items such as valuation […]