SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network is a business introduction service which introduces investors to companies seeking growth funding and who are prepared in return to offer an equity share in the business. This is a part of a package of financing solutions offered by SACOMA CFE to facilitate investment into early stage businesses.
SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network works closely with economic development agencies, the business community, local authorities, banks and professionals. This ensures a vital source of equity funding is recognised as an inherent part of the financial support framework available to small and medium sized enterprises.
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Business Angels who register with SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network:
• Anticipate a commercial return from the businesses in which they invest, whilst recognising the high risks involved;
• Often seek a 'hands-on' involvement in the management of the company;
• Bring with them specific expertise, experience and a valuable network of contacts;
• Could also be presented with opportunities to take up Non-Executive Director positions.
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Companies seeking investment benefit by:
• Receiving funding to enable growth and realise their full potential;
• Acquiring management expertise, often in areas in which the company recognises a weakness;
• Gaining an independent expert view of their business from an unbiased stake holder;
• Gaining credibility and stature from the association with a respected business figure
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How does it work?
SACOMA CFE endeavours to introduce investors to businesses and businesses to investors in a number of different ways. When registered with SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network you are able to participate in each of the following methods of matching:
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One-to-One Matching
Businesses have the services of a SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network regional Manager who works with them to establish whether the profile of investment opportunities match requirements of registered SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network investors. A network of personal contacts combined with access to the full SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network makes this an invaluable service for investor and company.
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Monthly Bulletins
Businesses are invited to submit an anonymous 250 to 300 word summary of the investment opportunity they have on offer. These summaries, or advertisements, appear in a monthly bulletin which is sent to all registered SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network investors to ensure they are aware of the investment opportunities available to them. Investors who express positive interest in a business then receive a 2-3 page summary of the business plan and if their interest is sustained, a full Business Plan and the chance to meet with the company to further discuss the investment opportunity and their potential involvement.
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Investment Fora
Regular investment fora are held at which businesses have the opportunity to make a formal presentation of their business to a group of potential investors. Thereafter to informally discuss investment opportunities and to create an environment where investors can form syndicates thereby enabling larger investments to be placed.
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Internet Site
All investment propositions are posted on the SACOMA CfE Business Angel Network Internet site for world-wide exposure if the company so wishes.
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Costs and Fees
For details of fees and costs please refer to your relevant sub Menu above, Companies, Investor or advisor.
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