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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sachin Tendulkar is a global sportsman that entrepreneurs should learn from. Watch the video below to hear his life story. I find it remarkable that he stated when he was younger a small habit led him to create laser like focus in his field.
Focus is a key skill for any successful entrepreneur and Sachin Tendulkar at 3 minutes 30 states how he only started chasing his dreams once he developed focus in his chosen field which led him to develop discipline.
This was a pivotal point for him and this is wise advice for any entrepreneur looking to create a product or service that makes a real difference.
I also find it remarkable that for Sachin Tendulkar, focus preceded discipline. I always thought that focus began with discipline first, but watching Sachin Tendulkar’s speech (filmed and enclosed below) made me realise that focus stems from curiosity. Then intensity is brought about, bringing a sense of urgency and discipline as you pursue your highest ideals.
When we are in alignment with the sector we were born to perform in, the path of least resistance, mixed with laser like focus and discipline will create an irresistible force to success.
<div class="wpz-sc-box tick large rounded full">There were stages in Sachin Tendulkar’s life where he did not succeed. But he learned quickly, how to stand back up on his own feet and compete in the fairest possible manner.</div>
It took him 22 years, and there were ups and downs along the way and again it was this discipline that forced him to never dwell on the failing, but on the desire to be successful and just.
<h3>A lesson for all entrepreneurs to learn from Sachin Tendulkar</h3>
You can either wake up in the morning and complain about everything you do not have or thank God for everything you do have. If you do that, you will lead a happy and longer life.
Happiness is ultimately what we all strive for and the point comes across in the video. Every real entrepreneur will be able to relate to this story, as well as those that are just beginning their journey.
<h3>The second chapter – Philanthropy</h3>
The second chapter of Sachin Tendulkar’s life is explained at 6m30, about philanthropy and giving back to the world. Again, another trajectory that most entrepreneurs will aspire towards.
A lesson that Sachin Tendulkar teaches is humility. Learning to truly appreciate what you have. That is a lesson all entrepreneurs must come to grips with as early as possible.
 
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The opportunity for Farokh Engineer came whilst he was on the Cricket Field exciting thousands of cricket fans with his performances during a distinguished international career between 1959 and 1976. He played 46 tests and kept wicket at the World Cup in 1975 also playing for India and Lancashire, UK.
 
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Off the cricket field, Engineer worked as Brand Ambassador to very high profile global companies, which included being the first Indian sports superstar to represent Brylcreem. More recently he has also become Brand Ambassador of a UK Law firm. All of this has certainly taught Engineer a thing or two about being an entrepreneur. During an interview filmed at St James Court, Buckingham Gate:


<h3><div class="wpz-sc-box normal large rounded full">Farokh Engineer, the well respected and renowned former cricket wicket-keeper that played for India and Lancashire has stated ‘Venture Giants is brilliant’.</div></h3>


Here are the videos of Farokh Engineer, a true Indian & UK icon.
 

<h2>Farokh Engineer Interview Videos</h2>
Full exclusive video interview with Farokh Engineer, former world-class cricketer on his career, personal life and why he thinks Venture Giants is brilliant.
<h3>Some questions in this Exclusive Video Interview with Farokh Engineer include:</h3>
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<li>How Farokh Engineer knew that Cricket was what he was born to do</li>
<li>Role models for Farokh Engineer, including his mentor J.R.D Tata</li>
<li>Why Farokh Engineer believes it is important for start-ups to have an investor on board</li>
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<h2>Farokh Engineer on Regrets in his Cricketing Career</h2>
In this Video, Farokh Engineer, is asked about whether he has regrets about his career. His charisma and charm remains to this day – extending from when he was the first Indian cricketer to get a product endorsement deal for Brylcreem – becoming India’s answer to England’s Dennis Compton — the original Brylcreem Boy!
 
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<h2 class="title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer">Farokh Engineer on why India is a Cricket Crazy Nation</h2>

Farokh Engineer, the legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batsman talks about why India is a cricket crazy nation. Not only was he explosive on the bat – he was explosive with his comments.
 
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<h2 class="title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer">Farokh Engineer on what makes a Great Entrepreneur</h2>
Being a brand ambassador of many high profiles companies, has certainly taught this legendary cricketer a thing or two about being an entrepreneur. As Sir Colin Cowdrey said of Engineer: “In all my cricket years, I have not known anyone who has embodied the true spirit of cricket more completely than Farokh Engineer.”
 
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<description><![CDATA[We are a former entrepreneur and angel investor network that featured thousands of investment proposals to high calibre angel investors, including investors from the UK Sunday Times Rich-list. From our unique position witnessing both sides of the funding equation, we found that entrepreneurs who negotiate properly: Receive better terms – in terms of % equity they will continue to own<a class="read-more" href="https://www.venturegiants.com/how-to-negotiate-with-a-business-angel-investor/">[Read More...]</a>
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We are a former entrepreneur and angel investor network that featured thousands of investment proposals to high calibre angel investors, including investors from the UK Sunday Times Rich-list. From our unique position witnessing both sides of the funding equation, we found that entrepreneurs who negotiate properly:


<ul>
<li>Receive better terms – in terms of % equity they will continue to own in your company vs the investment capital you raise.</li>
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<ul>
<li>They will not lose a potential deal because they have failed to value what a business angel investor can actually bring to their company (know-how, experience, network of contacts), and…</li>
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<ul>
<li>They will be able to walk away from the deal (if need be) as getting the right answers to the right questions from an investor will empower them to walk away if the proposed deal is not a good fit. It is important to remain impartial during negotiations and ask the kinds of questions that will uncover red-flags.</li>
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So when you have a full business plan with financials and a thorough knowledge of your industry, now what?
<h2>Fact #1: Your Investment Summary is NOT your Executive Summary</h2>


Angel investors are highly successful business people, which is why they are able to afford high risk non-traditional investment propositions (YOU!). They will get approached daily by pie-in-the-sky entrepreneurs and time wasters that just want to talk about their ideas without the requisite legwork. So when you are invited to deliver your investment pitch to an angel investor, it will be important to stand out from the crowd by knowing your business plan inside out (including the financial section). We recommend having a great presentation that may include PowerPoint slides with graphics demonstrating your key points of your investment pitch and a well-written one page ‘investment summary’ (which is NOT your executive summary). The latter should be tailored for the angel investor you are meeting. Ready to be handed out straight after your initial pitch or preferably, handed out after the Q&A session when your meeting has ended which will act as a refresher. The decision to invest will never be made during your initial pitch BUT the decision NOT to invest could be. It is vital that you are articulate and speak in a language that a potential investor finds reassuring. Knowing your business plan inside out will also help with credibility. Handing out a fully bounded business plan after your investment pitch, when an investor has not asked for a copy, will likely end up unread. A half page or one page investment summary on the other hand will formalise and add credibility to your investment pitch. It will also increase the chances of an investor perusing the key points of your pitch at their own leisure. If you would like to find out how to write the perfect investment summary or would like to know the difference between an executive summary and an investment summary please follow this link.


<h2>Fact #2: Angel Investment does NOT happen overnight</h2>


Receiving investor interest and pitching to them successfully is hoop #1. The process of actually signing contracts and receiving angel investment will most probably be hoop #4 or #5 and can take many months to complete. Experienced angel investors will not draft contracts and send funds over without first seeking out their own legal advice. So remaining patient, strategic and prepared during this time is crucial.


<h2>Fact #3: Angel Investment is not just about Money</h2>


Angel investment is a value proposition for both sides and the past experience and success of the potential investor should be recognised and valued correctly by an entrepreneur. Recognising the non-monetary value that an investor can bring to your business is an important consideration. For example, receiving an angel investment from one of the founders of Skype and their expertise in guiding your start-up. It would be fair to say that the value in guidance in this case could end up being more valuable than the investment capital itself. In such a scenario, you would be more receptive to receiving less investment for more equity. Valuing an angel investor’s possible future contribution to your business will rely on your own due diligence and we will address this issue further in the Q&A section below.
<h2>Questions to ask Investors during negotiations</h2>
It is good practice to ask a potential investor to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (or NDA) before revealing any sensitive facts about your business. An NDA can do no real harm to both parties. There is a modern school of thought that debates whether or not an NDA is a legally enforceable agreement. Regardless, when an entrepreneur insists that a potential investor sign the agreement, it sends out some very clear positive signals, namely:


<ul>
<li>That you are serious about your idea or business.</li>
</ul>


<ul>
<li>That you have made it clear, and in writing, that you are now entering talks in areas that you feel are confidential and that you (in no uncertain terms) do not want the information that is discussed from this point forward (or documents that you subsequently disclose) passed on without your express written permission.</li>
</ul>


<ul>
<li>And, in the case that a potential investor simply states that they do not wish to sign the NDA (for whatever reason) then this will be a clear indication that you should be on-guard and perhaps less co-operative with the quantity of information you provide. The usual reason for an angel investor refusing to sign an NDA is that they are already working in areas that conflict with your business. That would be your first red flag that should seriously think twice on the information that you are willing to disclose.</li>
</ul>
Once the ‘Non-Disclosure Agreement’ is signed (or not signed), this will be a good time to value the contribution that the investor could make to your company by considering:


<ol>
<li>Has the Investor worked in your industry sector and if so what is his/her experience level within it? </li>
<li>What resources does the business angel investor already employ that you may be able to leverage? Example: access to office property, access to experienced sales staff, existing know-how in your industry, trade suppliers, existing distribution networks to wholesalers and suppliers that your product could piggy back off? Is there some way to leverage this as part of the angel investment package (example, one or two years of free rent on office space)? </li>
<li>What companies has the investor invested in to date? What companies does the investor privately own? It is worth carrying out credit checks on these public companies at a later date, to provide you with valuable insight on how this investor manages his/her own businesses. </li>
<li>From the investor’s past angel investments, how many of them are similar to your business and industry sector? How well are they doing? Also how many previous business angel investment successes has this investor had? </li>
<li>From point 4 above, if the investor has had past successes in his angel investments, ask what qualities the entrepreneur had that first attracted the investor to invest in him/her. This can provide you with a candid view on the types of qualities the investor will be looking for in you. </li>
<li>Has the angel investor exited from any of his/her past business investments? If so, what were the results and how much of it was as a direct result of the investor? Would the investor be comfortable with you contacting the entrepreneur(s) involved in that business? If not, why not? </li>
<li>If you do retrieve the entrepreneur’s contact details from point 6 above, call him/her and ask what level of support the entrepreneur received during their time together? Contacting an entrepreneur that has exited and is no longer involved with the investor will yield far more honest and upfront commentary over someone that is still currently involved. </li>
<li>How many business investments (NOT traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, property investments etc.) has the investor made in the past? This is a revealing question as most experienced business investors will know exactly what they want from you and your business from day 1. Less experienced business investors will be far more hot/cold during meetings and may tend to make commitments verbally that are later broken when they have consulted their own network of friends and advisers. This does not happen all of the time, but more often than not, a less experienced investor may seem friendly and agree to a whole host of terms verbally in a meeting and at the last minute change all of the terms. Expectation management is key. </li>
<li>Always be on the look-out for the ‘good cop, bad cop’ routine played by an investor and his adviser. Most important of all, if negotiations are later fully delegated to an investor’s adviser, it is best where possible (funds allowing) to have your people talk to his/her people. It can be quite an exhausting experience trying to negotiate terms with an adviser who does not have the final say on key decisions. Even if the investor states that the adviser has full power to negotiate on his/her behalf, ultimately the final decision resides with the investor. </li>
<li>What payback period is the business angel investor realistically looking at for his/her investment in you? What is the investor’s expected timescales for an exit in his investment? Is the investor looking for a short term, medium term or longer term return on his/her investment? </li>
<li>Is the investor willing to be on the board of directors of your company? This can indicate the amount of involvement that the investor is willing to provide over their angel investment. </li>
<li>Will a lawyer/solicitor be drafting the legal documents for the angel investment and deal structure in your company? If so, will you retain your own counsel whilst these documents are drafted? Also, it is not unheard of for an angel investor to take the stance of not using corporate lawyers to draft agreements. If an investor chose to invest in 8 – 10 companies, the total legal bill could turn out to be well over £50,000. Whatever the situation for the investor, an entrepreneur should always pay for legal advice before signing any contract so that all terms are fully understood and you enter into any agreements with your eyes wide open. </li>
<li>In terms of deal structure, if an investor is purchasing equity, what type of shares will they purchase (common shares or preferred shares). Have you spoken with your accountant or tax adviser in terms of the potential tax benefits and downfalls to the different types of structures an investor may propose? Always do check if there are any warrants or share options attached. Or, would the investor instead wish to assume responsibility for some kind of debt in your company? If so, ask your lawyer to check whether the debt will be classed as subordinate debt or convertible debt. </li>
<li>And finally, Net Worth of the investor – though you may never know what the exact net worth of your potential investor is, it is important to understand that an investor should have at least 7 – 10 times more in liquidity over the amount that they are going to be investing in you. So if you are seeking £50,000, the angel investor should have around £500,000 of liquid assets (shares, positions in gold, cash etc.) over the short term, whilst being able to service their own debts. Net worth is important because an investor that you choose to partner with must always provide strength to your business relationship. This strength cannot come from someone who is constant fear of losing their investment if the venture fails or does not make money in the first quarter. This is not a question of wealth but affordability and as a result, it is important due diligence is carried out beforehand to ensure that the investor is financially robust. The points above are not exhaustive, but should set out a good foundation to the types of questions you should consider asking during negotiations. Entrepreneurs must always remember that even though it appears difficult to raise angel investment now, they owe it to their ‘future-selves’ to ask as many questions as they can today.</li>
</ol>
 <div class="wpz-sc-box tick large rounded ">Entrepreneurs must always remember that even though it appears difficult to raise angel investment now, they owe it to their ‘future-selves’ to ask as many questions as they can today.</div>
 
<div class="wpz-sc-box normal ">Standard Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are entirely of the author’s and as a result we cannot take any responsibility for the results or consequences of any attempt to use or adopt any of the information presented in this guide. Whether you are successful in raising investment from an angel investor or not, it is always important to seek independent advice from professionals before consummating any type of angel investment deal.</div>
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Venture Giants was responsible for reviewing thousands of investment proposals whilst it was in operation in the UK. We were asked over and over on how to create the perfect investment proposal and this article addresses that question. We saw seemingly weak business ideas receive a lot of investor investor interest only because the proposal had been well written and well thought out! We believe it is possible for all entrepreneurs to write really great investment proposals (no matter the experience level) – and this article hopes to explore some of the crucial elements that you should think about whilst crafting your investment pitch. We have also enclosed a sample investment summary below. Our aim with Venture Giants is to create more and more resources of useful, actionable articles that can assist entrepreneurs become ‘investment-ready’.
<h2>How to write the perfect investment proposal, explained by Venture Giants</h2>
The main purpose of this article is on how to write the perfect investment opportunity, that can be used on any investment network.
<h2>Six points on the perfect investment pitch:</h2>
<ol>
<li>There is capital out there, so what is in it for an Angel Investor? Your investment proposal must sound like it can generate profits by creating a convincing proposition with clear guidelines in terms of ROI (return on investment). Regardless of what you are seeing in the press and in the media about the recession and shrinking GDP – there will always be capital out there for businesses. So your investment proposal must always emphasise this important point. </li>
<li>Keep it simple We have seen it too many times. An entrepreneur submits a really good opportunity, but it turns out to be too darn complicated! Yes agreed, it is important to show a potential angel investor that you know your stuff – but keep your investment proposal simple and concise. When investors look through your investment summary, they are going to scan through it. Using jargon like CMS, CRM etc. will inevitably confuse and put-off most investors and move them away from your value proposition! <div class="wpz-sc-box info large rounded full">Ignore this advice at your own peril – use simple words like software – not a CRM solution! Online media/advertising instead of PPC campaigns etc.</div> </li>
<li>What sector are you in? Another major point that I have seen entrepreneurs overlook is what industry sector their business is in! Let me give you an example: ‘What industry sector is Google in?’ Think about it for one second….. Immediate responses will inevitably always be: Computer technology, Software, AI, Internet .. ? NO! It’s Online Advertising! Why? Because 96% of Google’s revenue comes from advertising! So your investment summary proposal would nominate the industry sector as Online Advertising. You do not want to lose potential investors because you chose Computers or Software instead of Advertising or Media! </li>
<li>What is the Capital needed for? Don’t be shy! Talk about your funding requirements with no shame! How do you wish to use the money that you raise? What will you purchase – and why is it needed? These are all very valuable questions, and they must be addressed in your investment proposal. </li>
<li>Your career background? Include your background/experience information ONLY if it is relevant to your business or investment proposal. Do you have complementary skills that will assist you in running your business and turning it into a success? If so, talk about this. If not, does your management team have the necessary skills? Talk about this! If not, then skip it for now. </li>
<li>Scalability Does your business have global appeal? Make sure you include this if it does! Facebook, Google are scaleable globally.</li>
</ol>
 If you would like further in-depth analysis into the terms listed above, we have written entire articles about each aspect of your investment proposal. All can be located in Venture Giants’ articles and resources section.
<h2>How to write the perfect Investment Summary</h2>
An investment proposal template by a company called “Media Deals” is attached below. This proposal received a lot of attention. Please review it – and though it may not be related to your industry and/or business, this sample investment proposal will at the very least give you an idea about the quality of investment proposals that we send out to our registered investors.
<h3>Investment Title Guidelines:</h3>
The investment title of your proposal must explain what your business does. Create a compelling title that will position your business to be understood instantly in the investor’s mind before they have even read your investment proposal!
Consider also that the subject line of the email that is sent out to angel investors that you approach. A catchy and snappy title will ensure that an investor will open his email and read your entire investment proposal.
Sample investment Title: (25 Characters) Media Trading Platform 
<h3>2. Investment Summary Guidelines:</h3>
This is the public part of your proposal and must compel an investor to want to read the ENTIRE investment description.
<h4>Ideas to mention here are:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Why your investment opportunity is attractive!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>How much capital is needed, and how it will be used.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>What will be the return on investment (ROI) for the investor and when will they see this return?</li>
</ul>
Ideally you should aim to write this paragraph AFTER you have created and drafted your entire investment pitch below, so as to ensure that you do not miss out any important facts!
Sample Investment Summary: (500 Characters) We have created a state of the art UK media trading system that offers print-media-buyers and ad-sellers (newspapers, magazines and publications) the opportunity of accessing real-time print ad inventory, which agencies and/or advertisers can either buy or bid for. We are seeking a £50k angel investment to be used for Working Capital and Online Marketing. Based on our projections, Angel Investors will see a ROI in year 2 of 34%.
<h3>3. Investment Description Guidelines:</h3>
Your Investment description will have to answer the question: “What’s in it for the Angel Investor!” – I have seen it to many times! Entrepreneurs talk and talk about their product and business…. And then nothing more! Strike a balance. Talk about your business, how you will make money, why you are seeking investment and how an investor will make a return! This is your investment pitch – and don’t forget to add some industry statistics! A simple search on Google will reveal some interesting facts that you can include in your investment proposal.
<div class="wpz-sc-box tick large rounded full">Venture Giants Insider Edge: Your investment description is essentially your pitch or elevator pitch. Address key issues like: What makes your investment proposal an attractive investment opportunity? How much money is needed, and how will it be used? What will be the return on investment (ROI) for an investor and when will they see this return? This can be effective as a teaser to attract the initial attention of an angel investor, particularly when using email or an online angel investment matching service.</div>
<ul>
<li>Sample Investment Description:</li>
</ul>
(3000 Characters)
Our online media trading system has been in development for the past 12 months. It offers print-media-buyers and sellers the opportunity of accessing real-time print ad inventory, which agencies and/or advertisers can either buy or bid for. Publishers always have excess adverts to sell at discounted rates before their 7PM print deadline (the ‘deadline discount’ game) and there is great demand for this ad-space as it is usually heavily discounted. But in the UK, there is no way of accessing these heavily discounted ads. The only way is to create relationships with magazines, and/or, call each publication and ask them for a ‘deadline discount’. Our online eBay type bidding system aims to solve this problem by enabling magazines, newspapers and other publications to advertise their ‘deadline discount adverts’ to people wishing to purchase these adverts. All discounted advertising space is automatically categorised by magazine type, ad-size and cost. Purchasing an ad on our online trading system involves a user simply ‘adding the advert’ to their shopping basket and paying for it via a credit or debit card. We expect to generate revenues from these purchases of between 6% and 8% on all transactions. It is FREE for media publishers (magazines and newspapers) to upload their advert availability. This trading platform can be scaled globally, and my longer term plans is to licence the platform to individuals on a country to country basis. Apart from the upfront and ongoing revenues, further commercialisation could come from INTERCONNECTING the databases together from each country. So, a UK based customer who was looking to buy advertising space could also browse advertising opportunities in India and if that customer from the UK system subsequently chose to purchase an advert in a different country, we could automate and revenue share between licensees. The commercialisation possibilities are endless.
<h3>The Industry</h3>
It is often stated that ‘offline media (magazines and newspapers) is in serious trouble’. However all the real-data points to the contrary. According to the media handbook 2007, it is estimated that the value of consumer magazines is £7.2bn and the business media industry – including magazines is valued at £18bn to £20bn. Magazines themselves – the printed ones – have continued to flourish in the last decade since the launch of the Internet. At least one new title is launched every day of the year and has resulted in rising total volumes of sales and of consumer expenditure on printed products. The Advertising Association (AA) predicts a 15.6 per cent increase in consumer magazine ad-spend over the next 12 years, taking overall advertising investment in the industry from £750m in 2006 to £889m in 2018, which is a view shared by the UK’s leading advertiser, Procter & Gamble, who have increased their investment in print by 10.7 per cent over the last two years.
<h3>In Summary</h3>
We believe that our online service could do amazingly well in the fight against online advertising as advertisers identify how effectively magazine advertising can build customer loyalty. Our online service has now been created and is all set to launch. I have had 10 years experience in the publishing business and I have worked with Random House and learned their marketing methods. I have seen this gap in the market and I believe an online media trading system is much needed. Using my skills and experience in this space, I believe that I can turn this business into a great success and commercialise this media trading platform to generate sustainable turnover and profit. This media trading system is a win/win business solution for print media. Advertisers will get discounted ad-space and publishers of magazine will get to move inventory in a much faster and streamlined way. Please contact me to discuss this investment proposal further.
 
<div class="wpz-sc-box tick large rounded ">Venture Giants Insider Edge: Always try to end with something that the investor should do – a call to action.</div> 
 
<h3>So use expressions like:</h3>
<ul>
<li>We have a full business plan available on request. We are very passionate about our business and we would invite any interested angel investors to contact us to discuss this investment proposal further.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Always make it easy for angel investors to understand your business and investment proposal. Talk about your background and business, and then talk about your product! Yes you have the scientific knowledge on the chemical composition of Biodiesel, but an angel won’t so keep it simple!</li>
</ul>
 
Thank you for taking the time to read this brief outline, and I hope that it helps you to create a compelling proposal to attract investment – whether it be through Venture Giants, or otherwise!
 
<h2>How to present a powerful business presentation to Investors</h2>
<a href="https://www.angelinvestorreport.com/angel-investor-negotiations/how-to-present-a-powerful-business-presentation-to-investors/">Angel Investor Report</a> published a how-to guide on pitching to investors. They suggested that startups need to:
<ol>
<li>Tell a story</li>
<li>Keep it simple</li>
<li>Speak naturally</li>
<li>Know their stuff</li>
<li>And use printed large format posters in an investor meeting</li>
</ol>
<div class="wpz-sc-box info large rounded full">Angel Investor Report stated that a secret weapon that many entrepreneurs miss when pitching to investors is the use of printed media, specifically full size posters and printed visual media that are used in tandem with their investment pitch.</div>
There is a simple reason behind this. If you are pitching at an investment event, too many entrepreneurs are relying on digital media. When the pitch is finished, the power point presentation disappears for the next person. 
Freestanding printed posters can be used in your individual pitch meetings or in the background. The posters will certainly leave a favourable impression to an investor over projectors, flat screen plasma and laptops.
<a href="https://www.reloadinternet.com/">Reload Internet</a> in Paddington, London offers same day <a href="https://www.reloadinternet.com/poster-printing">poster printing</a> that can be used for investment proposal pitching. They can also advise startups on the best way to use posters for their investment pitch. Details and the link are listed above.
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<div class="wpz-sc-box download large rounded ">A Final Pearl: As an entrepreneur you must learn to demonstrate that you can make an Angel Investor, money! Convince investors who read your investment proposal that your business opportunity is sustainable and that you are the person for the job! Your investment summary must stay focused on how you are going to translate investment into profit.</div>
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When asked on a regular basis what I do, I always state that I am an “Entrepreneur and an Investor” which always inevitably leads to the question: ‘yes, but what is it that you do?’ – as though being an entrepreneur isn’t enough, or a valid qualification.
Many entrepreneurs forget that they are NOT defined by their business or businesses. Yes, an entrepreneur owns and operates a business and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome of the enterprise – but if that venture should start making losses or worse still, fails – the business is a failure – not the entrepreneur. Tracing back to its roots in 1950, our understanding of entrepreneurship owes a lot to the work of Joseph Schumpeter (economist) who defined an entrepreneur as a person who is willing and able to convert a new idea into a successful innovation. Further in 1959, Arthur Cole classified four distinctive types:
1) The innovator
2) The calculating inventor,
3) The over-optimistic promoter,
4) And finally, the organisation builder.
These types were not related to the personality of the entrepreneur – but more to the type of opportunity the entrepreneur will face.
Nowadays, Cole’s categories ,are further broken down, but the main types of categories that are agreed upon are:
<h2>The Lifestyle Entrepreneur</h2>
This is someone who has decided to build a business to make a living and satisfy his or hers own personal motivations. This entrepreneur would like to create a successful company – but becoming a FTSE 250 company is definitely NOT a necessity nor his/her main driving force. This type of entrepreneur can be classed as ‘income statement affluent’ than any of the other types listed. The choice of businesses he or she will choose to be involved with will be non-scalable, but usually cash generative.
<h2>The Empire Builder</h2>
This particular entrepreneur can be classed as ‘balance sheet affluent’. This is the entrepreneur that buys – not sells and usually goes ‘long’ on all of his investments and business decisions. This entrepreneur would not really consider selling or exiting from his company, unless it was absolutely essential.
<h2>The Serial Entrepreneur</h2>
It is fair to state that this entrepreneur’s main motivation will be the exit. Usually this type is not favoured by angel investors, as they may be involved in numerous business ventures and thus mixed priorities. Although, some angel syndicates do prefer this type, as they are focused on a sale or exit.
Understanding what type of an entrepreneur you are is crucial in valuing the amount equity you are willing to exchange for angel investment. For example, the serial entrepreneur will be more open to offers compared to an empire builder or lifestyle entrepreneur as they know that this is not the only business they will be involved in. The article: Valuing Your Equity Correctly is worth a read if you have an early stage or business investment proposal and looking to raise angel investment.
The type of entrepreneur you are should also determine the type of investment funding you should be targeting. E.g. funding from a high net worth individual or funding from a business angel or even a venture capitalist. A lifestyle entrepreneur will not generally need funding from a venture capitalist.
More often than not, it’s best for an entrepreneur to start up on their own or with the help of an angel investor (or angel syndicate if the investment requirement is large). After running and evolving the business, the best course of action is turn to venture capitalists when you believe you are ready to take your company to the next level. 
A study published in late 2004 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business points out that entrepreneurs are commonly believed to have special traits that make them successful. For instance, entrepreneurs are commonly seen as being especially skilled at spotting new business opportunities, or they are regarded as brash or aggressive and ready to take greater risks than their peers. However, the study adds that ‘no one has been able to identify a truly unique set of entrepreneurial personalities’.
A similar view is proposed by the Centre for Bioscience, part of the Higher Education Academy at Leeds University. ‘Increasingly, it is recognised that at least some (and probably the majority) of the skills associated with entrepreneurship, and how to apply them successfully, can be learnt’.
Dr Pauric McGowan, Director of the Northern Ireland Centre for Entrepreneurship, believes that entrepreneurs are both born and made with some people born with entrepreneurial traits and behaviours. Success depends on developing these traits but also learning skills, such as management. He also believes that everyone has the potential to become an entrepreneur and that entrepreneurial traits and skills are useful in well-established businesses as well.
My personal belief is that entrepreneurial-ism is not reserved to certain types of individuals. I truly believe that anyone is capable of being an entrepreneur as long as they are motivated and in the appropriate circumstances.
A common theme amongst entrepreneurs seems to be that they ‘had no choice in the matter’ and that it was through necessity that they had to think and work outside of the box to succeed. An example I refer to is my father who came to London from Northern India in the 1960s and started his career as a factory worker. He was asked to leave his position, and with no income and assets to fall back on, he was forced through necessity (perhaps even survival) to pursue opportunities that eventually led him to create a highly successful business. If he had lived within his comfort zone by staying in his job, he would still be working as an employee.
Whatever your personal belief is in this matter, and whether you believe entrepreneurs are created through nurture or nature, living outside of one’s comfort zone and having the stomach to do this on a regular basis is key to an entrepreneur’s success especially in the start-up stages.
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<h2>Lesson #1: How are you going to negotiate with an Investor? </h2>
This article shows how an inexperienced entrepreneur should deal with angel investor questioning. 
There are simply not enough articles and resources on the internet on how an entrepreneur should negotiate with a potential business angel investor and the types of questions that will be asked in your first meeting.
This article explore some of the questions that should be considered as well as the due diligence that should be done prior to an angel investor meeting.
 
<div class="wpz-sc-box info large rounded full">The Internet is saturated with articles on ‘how to pitch your idea’; ‘how to draft and implement your pitch to perfection’, but there are not enough articles and resources on how a relatively inexperienced entrepreneur should engage with investors when meeting them to raise investment.</div>
 We are a former entrepreneur and angel investor network that featured thousands of investment proposals to high calibre angel investors, including investors from the UK Sunday Times Rich-list. From our unique position witnessing both sides of the funding equation, we found that entrepreneurs who negotiate properly:
<ul>
<li>Receive better terms – in terms of % equity they will continue to own in your company vs the investment capital you raise.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>They will not lose a potential deal because they have failed to value what a business angel investor can actually bring to their company (know-how, experience, network of contacts), and…</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>They will be able to walk away from the deal (if need be) as getting the right answers to the right questions from an investor will empower them to walk away if the proposed deal is not a good fit. It is important to remain impartial during negotiations and ask the kinds of questions that will uncover red-flags.</li>
</ul>
So when you have a full business plan with financials and a thorough knowledge of your industry, now what?
<h2>Fact #1: Your Investment Summary is NOT your Executive Summary</h2>
Angel investors are highly successful business people, which is why they are able to afford high risk non-traditional investment propositions (YOU!). They will get approached daily by pie-in-the-sky entrepreneurs and time wasters that just want to talk about their ideas without the requisite legwork. So when you are invited to deliver your investment pitch to an angel investor, it will be important to stand out from the crowd by knowing your business plan inside out (including the financial section). We recommend having a great presentation that may include PowerPoint slides with graphics demonstrating your key points of your investment pitch and a well-written one page ‘investment summary’ (which is NOT your executive summary). The latter should be tailored for the angel investor you are meeting. Ready to be handed out straight after your initial pitch or preferably, handed out after the Q&A session when your meeting has ended which will act as a refresher. The decision to invest will never be made during your initial pitch BUT the decision NOT to invest could be. It is vital that you are articulate and speak in a language that a potential investor finds reassuring. Knowing your business plan inside out will also help with credibility. Handing out a fully bounded business plan after your investment pitch, when an investor has not asked for a copy, will likely end up unread. A half page or one page investment summary on the other hand will formalise and add credibility to your investment pitch. It will also increase the chances of an investor perusing the key points of your pitch at their own leisure. If you would like to find out how to write the perfect investment summary or would like to know the difference between an executive summary and an investment summary please follow this link.
<h2>Fact #2: Angel Investment does NOT happen overnight</h2>
Receiving investor interest and pitching to them successfully is hoop #1. The process of actually signing contracts and receiving angel investment will most probably be hoop #4 or #5 and can take many months to complete. Experienced angel investors will not draft contracts and send funds over without first seeking out their own legal advice. So remaining patient, strategic and prepared during this time is crucial.
<h2>Fact #3: Angel Investment is not just about Money</h2>
Angel investment is a value proposition for both sides and the past experience and success of the potential investor should be recognised and valued correctly by an entrepreneur. Recognising the non-monetary value that an investor can bring to your business is an important consideration. For example, receiving an angel investment from one of the founders of Skype and their expertise in guiding your start-up. It would be fair to say that the value in guidance in this case could end up being more valuable than the investment capital itself. In such a scenario, you would be more receptive to receiving less investment for more equity. Valuing an angel investor’s possible future contribution to your business will rely on your own due diligence and we will address this issue further in the Q&A section below.
<h2>Questions to ask Investors during negotiations</h2>
It is good practice to ask a potential investor to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (or NDA) before revealing any sensitive facts about your business. An NDA can do no real harm to both parties. There is a modern school of thought that debates whether or not an NDA is a legally enforceable agreement. Regardless, when an entrepreneur insists that a potential investor sign the agreement, it sends out some very clear positive signals, namely:
<ul>
<li>That you are serious about your idea or business.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>That you have made it clear, and in writing, that you are now entering talks in areas that you feel are confidential and that you (in no uncertain terms) do not want the information that is discussed from this point forward (or documents that you subsequently disclose) passed on without your express written permission.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>And, in the case that a potential investor simply states that they do not wish to sign the NDA (for whatever reason) then this will be a clear indication that you should be on-guard and perhaps less co-operative with the quantity of information you provide. The usual reason for an angel investor refusing to sign an NDA is that they are already working in areas that conflict with your business. That would be your first red flag that should seriously think twice on the information that you are willing to disclose.</li>
</ul>
Once the ‘Non-Disclosure Agreement’ is signed (or not signed), this will be a good time to value the contribution that the investor could make to your company by considering:
<ol>
<li>Has the Investor worked in your industry sector and if so what is his/her experience level within it? </li>
<li>What resources does the business angel investor already employ that you may be able to leverage? Example: access to office property, access to experienced sales staff, existing know-how in your industry, trade suppliers, existing distribution networks to wholesalers and suppliers that your product could piggy back off? Is there some way to leverage this as part of the angel investment package (example, one or two years of free rent on office space)? </li>
<li>What companies has the investor invested in to date? What companies does the investor privately own? It is worth carrying out credit checks on these public companies at a later date, to provide you with valuable insight on how this investor manages his/her own businesses. </li>
<li>From the investor’s past angel investments, how many of them are similar to your business and industry sector? How well are they doing? Also how many previous business angel investment successes has this investor had? </li>
<li>From point 4 above, if the investor has had past successes in his angel investments, ask what qualities the entrepreneur had that first attracted the investor to invest in him/her. This can provide you with a candid view on the types of qualities the investor will be looking for in you. </li>
<li>Has the angel investor exited from any of his/her past business investments? If so, what were the results and how much of it was as a direct result of the investor? Would the investor be comfortable with you contacting the entrepreneur(s) involved in that business? If not, why not? </li>
<li>If you do retrieve the entrepreneur’s contact details from point 6 above, call him/her and ask what level of support the entrepreneur received during their time together? Contacting an entrepreneur that has exited and is no longer involved with the investor will yield far more honest and upfront commentary over someone that is still currently involved. </li>
<li>How many business investments (NOT traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, property investments etc.) has the investor made in the past? This is a revealing question as most experienced business investors will know exactly what they want from you and your business from day 1. Less experienced business investors will be far more hot/cold during meetings and may tend to make commitments verbally that are later broken when they have consulted their own network of friends and advisers. This does not happen all of the time, but more often than not, a less experienced investor may seem friendly and agree to a whole host of terms verbally in a meeting and at the last minute change all of the terms. Expectation management is key. </li>
<li>Always be on the look-out for the ‘good cop, bad cop’ routine played by an investor and his adviser. Most important of all, if negotiations are later fully delegated to an investor’s adviser, it is best where possible (funds allowing) to have your people talk to his/her people. It can be quite an exhausting experience trying to negotiate terms with an adviser who does not have the final say on key decisions. Even if the investor states that the adviser has full power to negotiate on his/her behalf, ultimately the final decision resides with the investor. </li>
<li>What payback period is the business angel investor realistically looking at for his/her investment in you? What is the investor’s expected timescales for an exit in his investment? Is the investor looking for a short term, medium term or longer term return on his/her investment? </li>
<li>Is the investor willing to be on the board of directors of your company? This can indicate the amount of involvement that the investor is willing to provide over their angel investment. </li>
<li>Will a lawyer/solicitor be drafting the legal documents for the angel investment and deal structure in your company? If so, will you retain your own counsel whilst these documents are drafted? Also, it is not unheard of for an angel investor to take the stance of not using corporate lawyers to draft agreements. If an investor chose to invest in 8 – 10 companies, the total legal bill could turn out to be well over £50,000. Whatever the situation for the investor, an entrepreneur should always pay for legal advice before signing any contract so that all terms are fully understood and you enter into any agreements with your eyes wide open. </li>
<li>In terms of deal structure, if an investor is purchasing equity, what type of shares will they purchase (common shares or preferred shares). Have you spoken with your accountant or tax adviser in terms of the potential tax benefits and downfalls to the different types of structures an investor may propose? Always do check if there are any warrants or share options attached. Or, would the investor instead wish to assume responsibility for some kind of debt in your company? If so, ask your lawyer to check whether the debt will be classed as subordinate debt or convertible debt. </li>
<li>And finally, Net Worth of the investor – though you may never know what the exact net worth of your potential investor is, it is important to understand that an investor should have at least 7 – 10 times more in liquidity over the amount that they are going to be investing in you. So if you are seeking £50,000, the angel investor should have around £500,000 of liquid assets (shares, positions in gold, cash etc.) over the short term, whilst being able to service their own debts. Net worth is important because an investor that you choose to partner with must always provide strength to your business relationship. This strength cannot come from someone who is constant fear of losing their investment if the venture fails or does not make money in the first quarter. This is not a question of wealth but affordability and as a result, it is important due diligence is carried out beforehand to ensure that the investor is financially robust. The points above are not exhaustive, but should set out a good foundation to the types of questions you should consider asking during negotiations. Entrepreneurs must always remember that even though it appears difficult to raise angel investment now, they owe it to their ‘future-selves’ to ask as many questions as they can today. UPDATE TO ARTICLE: We have received emails from entrepreneurs that are looking for a list of questions that angel investors will ask. A good list of questions can be seen here: Angel Investor Due Diligence. Ensure that you have answers to these questions before meeting an investor. Again, the above link is not exhaustive, but it is a good starting point.</li>
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This may seem a boring subject to most experienced entrepreneurs so I thought it appropriate to start with a question – a question most get wrong.
<h3>Q: What industry sector classification do you think Google should fall under?</h3>
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<li>Computers?</li>
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<ul>
<li>Software?</li>
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<li>Search engine? (trick question, search engine is not an industry sector!)</li>
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Google is in fact in advertising (media) as 97% of their revenues are derived from online advertising, not from search engine activity which is surprising to most. If you happened to know the correct answer, then this article is not for you. If it is so easy to potentially place such a reputed organisation in the incorrect industry sector, then how easy is it for a small business to place their business under the wrong industry classification and what are the consequences of such an error. Placing your business in an industry sector will not only define what type of business you operate to potential investors, but it will also attract different types of business investors with differing investment agendas.
Using the example above Google, investors in the computers sector, software industry and media are three clearly very different groups.
<h2>Angel Investors invest in businesses that are NOT capital intensive</h2>
Angel Investors invest in businesses that are NOT capital intensive. So placing and presenting your business in the correct industry sector will immediately assure an investor that your business is not capital intensive. Getting this right will ensure that the right investor will carry on to read and study your business plan and hopefully decide to move forward. Getting the industry classification wrong could mean that the wrong type of investors will be reviewing your investment summary and proposal. It is a well know fact that business angels tend to invest in industries that they know best. The golden rule here is that the more investment capital you seek to raise from an investor, the more money you need to turnover to generate a return. This means that your business will be higher risk to an Investor – hence the term Risk Capital. Choosing the right Industry sector will immediately inform an investor whether your business is capital intensive or NOT capital intensive before the investor has even read the title of your business plan. So it is important for entrepreneurs to know:
<h2>What Industry sectors Business Angel Investors tend to avoid…</h2>
… and try to avoid placing your business in these industries. They will tend to avoid capital intensive businesses that require vast amounts of Risk Capital e.g. a hydroelectric power station, wind farm or a new car engine. If you are however looking to create a single rotary part that will fit into the motor of a wind turbine that will increase its longevity by 60%, then placing your business plan in the energy sector will lose you potential investors. You would have had greater success listing your investment proposal under intellectual property or manufacturing. If you do happen to be an entrepreneur planning to set up a hydroelectric plant, then you are better off approaching Venture Capitalists (or similar groups). The more capital you ask for, the greater the return you are going to have to generate, and the greater the risk the whole project will become. Therefore, it is important to demonstrate and highlight that your business is NOT capital-intensive. This is why you will find media, leisure, or marketing start-ups much more receptive to Angel Investor attention as they typically require a lot less capital.
In a 2009 research poll of over 500 entrepreneurs, Venture Giants asked entrepreneurs whether they knew and understood what sector their business was trading in and why they thought it was important for the purposes of raising investment for their business. Not surprisingly, almost 100% ticked the box that they knew what industry sector they were trading in. However, when asked the follow-up question, why they thought a broad sector classification was important for the purposes of raising investment for their business, almost 40% of entrepreneurs elected to answer: ‘not relevant to me’ or ‘not really important’ to that question. But, the fact of the matter remains that it is crucial in raising investment as business investors will have very specific skills and experience in areas they know and understand. They will very rarely invest in businesses that work outside their area of expertise. As a result, choosing the wrong sector in haste can cut out a large group of investors that may have been interested in your investment proposal. It is therefore important for an entrepreneur to understand what their business does and how it can be classified sector-wise so that most Business Angels will understand instantly. A handy guide to developing this aspect of your business specification can be found by looking at the London Stock Exchange which provides a useful list of sectors and industries. Aerospace and Defence Automobiles & Parts Banks Beverages Chemicals Construction & Materials Electricity Electronic & Electrical Equipment Equity Investment Instruments Fixed Line Telecommunications Food & Drug Retailers Food Producers & Processors Forestry & Paper Gas, Water & Multi-utilities General Financial General Industrials General Retailers Healthcare Equipment and Services Household Goods Industrial Engineering Industrial Metals Industrial Transportation Insurance (non-life) Leisure Goods Life Insurance Media Mining Mobile Telecommunications Travel & Leisure Non-equity Investment Instruments Oil and Gas Producers Oil Equipment Services & Distribution Personal Goods Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Real Estate Software & Computer Services Support Services Technology Hardware & Equipment Tobacco Travel & Leisure When an investor reads the Financial Times everything is broken down by industry sector. This is because investors do not have the time to research each company listed to find out what they do – investors instead usually know all of the companies listed in a particular industry sector. Likewise, business angel investors that are looking to invest in UK SMEs will know what type of business and industry that they are seeking to invest in and they will have to potentially review hundreds of business plans before they choose to invest. As a result, the chances are that before opening the first page of your business plan or hearing your elevator pitch, the angel investor will first check the industry sector you are involved with. It is wise to keep your industry sector in alignment with one of the sectors that angel investors will tend to invest in. Never use creative or technical words to describe your industry sector, even if you have a very specific product or niche solution that is not easily defined. Remember Business Investors will not necessarily have had your specific education or experience and will always look at industries that they easily understand.
Think:
(X) You are NOT an SEO company that optimises your business clients’ PPC campaigns and organic search results;
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<li>Instead you are in Media.</li>
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(X) You are NOT a designer coffee outlet;
<ul>
<li>Instead you are in Retail.</li>
</ul>
(X) You are NOT an online CRM solution that is seeking investment to take it to the next level; 
<ul>
<li>Instead you are in Software.</li>
</ul>
A good way to double check the industry sector your business should be in is to look in the FT and the London stock exchange and to locate the competitors and then to directly align your industry sector to them. Even if the listed companies are not totally identical to what you are doing, it would still give you a clear indication of where your company should be. The companies are listed and so they would have already raised funding via an IPO and attracted investors. Aligning your company to your competition’s industry sector will also ensure that you attract similar Angel Investors. They may even already own shares in those listed companies.
<h2>What about IP (Intellectual Property), Commercial Licensing, and Research and Development?</h2>
Q: What broad sector classification do you think Intel is listed in? – Computers and Software? – Manufacturing? It may surprise you that Intel is in fact in intellectual property (IP) as they research and develop chips and subcontract manufacturing to third party manufacturers! Always think carefully about the sector your business should be in. Getting this right will ensure that the right investors will read and study your proposal – and more importantly, invest!
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Heathrow VIP was reserved exclusively for government officials like the Prime Minister and Diplomats that could not use normal terminals in the airport and required extra protection.
Heathrow later decided to open up the service to the general public and offer the service to the discerning traveller looking for the perfect airport experience.
 
<h2>Heathrow VIP Review</h2>
It all begins with the invitation pack that explains how the service works and what you will be expecting from the service.
Even the pack itself begins to prepare you on what you should expect, and the invitation comes with an LCD screen in it.
You are collected from your home and driven to a private facility in Heathrow Airport, not part of the terminals.
This private facility has only a few private rooms in the whole building and the private suites ensure utmost privacy.
The menus are created by chef Jason Atherton. If you do not know who he is, then you simply have to look at the top Michelin starred restaurants in London and you will see a few of them are owned by Jason Atherton.
Whilst you enjoy your meal, you can send personal shoppers to the terminal to collect items. Best of all for international travellers, you can send a member of staff to stand in line and reclaim all the VAT from your London shopping – no matter how much shopping you have done whilst you were in the UK.
Check in and security is on a one on one basis and will not involve any other passengers unless they are part of your family.
<h2>A limousine drives you to your commercial flight</h2>
Your private limousine is driven directly to your commercial flight. And yes, everybody witnesses you arriving on the runway in your BMW 7 series from the plane. You can choose to be the FIRST on board or the LAST to board.
Terminals 1,2,3,4 and 5 are all connected to each other, and the limousine will drive underneath the runways to get you to your flight.
<h2>Heathrow VIP and Arrivals</h2>
When arriving into Heathrow, you will be met on the aircraft and then chauffeured to the lounge. Heathrow VIP staff will collect your luggage from the terminal and deal with all formalities with queuing in immigration on your behalf whilst you enjoy a glass of Dom Perignon and unwind in your private lounge. Once immigration and formalities have been taken care of, you will be taken to your chauffeured car which is owned and operated by Heathrow VIP and driven home.
Leaving the lounge you feel a mix of pleasure and sadness. You know your life begins after your holiday, but also the VIP treatment also comes to an end.
 
<div class="wpz-sc-box info large rounded full">A fitting tribute to luxury travel today and what is on offer for the discerning few that may want a state of the art travel experience.</div>
 
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Contrary to what you are seeing in the press there is excess capital and too few investment opportunities. A large amount of high net worth individuals in the West are seeking to diversify their portfolios away from traditional investments as a hedge against stock market volatility and historically low interest rates. In times of recession, the two best investment classes that have outperformed traditional markets have been commodities and private equity. So if there is so much capital available in the world today, why is it so difficult to locate the capital you need?
The most likely answer to your question is that the amounts of capital you are seeking to raise for your start-up is too small for Venture Capitalists. If a Venture Capitalist has tens of millions of dollars to invest into private equity, why would they invest in 100 or 200 start-ups? The oversight would make this an impractical avenue. 
<h2>The Hunt – Venture Capitalists vs Angel Investors</h2>
Venture Capital firms are one way to raise serious amount of capital but there are pitfalls. The main one being a loss of equity beyond the 51% mark. Furthermore, the final vote on ‘the right of sale’ will also be a mandatory right for them. Since Venture Capitalists’ main motivation is ‘ROISAP’ (return on investment soon as possible), their priority is exiting as soon as possible. They will not care where that return comes from, as long as they are able to receive a bonus for the risk and skill that they have invested. More appealing to an entrepreneur starting-up is to seek out a business angel investor that has expertise in your industry. They will either take an equity position and some level of debt (or typically a combination of the two) in exchange for their investment. They will also take a seat on your board of directors, which they will use as a platform to monitor their investment and to provide invaluable advice and mentoring. Sometimes they can actually take an active role in the organisation and pursue the optimal strategy for growth. Raising investment from an experienced angel investor will quickly allow a business to hire key employees and give the business the direction to develop and commercialise its business model. Other benefits to the entrepreneur include access to the business networks that the angel investors may be privy to. In addition to this, there is a growing trend of angel investor syndicating; where a group of angel investors band together to fund larger investment. This means that an entrepreneur can raise significant capital (above the $500k mark) in a single financing deal without the need to negotiate separately with each investor.
<h2>Health Warning:</h2>
Seeking to raise capital investment from Venture Capitalists may seem ideal from a distance, but if you are an entrepreneur with a long-term vision for your product then Venture Capital may not be for for you, unless you have had traction with your product or service in the marketplace. For example, Dyson vacuum cleaners before they had turned a real profit – would the product have been developed with the same love and attention to detail if they had chosen Venture Capital at its inception?
If you are seeking to build a business and your main goal is a future exit strategy like an IPO or trade buy-out then seeking out Venture Capitalists can be an extremely effective strategy. Just do bear in mind that many entrepreneurs from the start, have been squeezed out long before ‘D-Day’. Angel investment therefore represents an invaluable source of alternative funding. One that is far more attractive and realistic for a start-up entrepreneur that is looking to build a business and stick with it for the longer term. Benefits for both the entrepreneur and the angel investor can be great provided of course that the expectations are well drafted and the funding agreement is structured to meet the demands of both sides. The main difference between a business angel and a venture capitalist is that venture capital funding will come with legal agreements that will inevitably always be Venture Capitalist biased, whereas angel investment will be far more flexible and tailored to both sides. It’s not uncommon for some angels to even shy away from using corporate solicitors when drafting agreements for funding. The reason simply being that if a high net worth individual chose to invest in 8 – 10 companies, the total legal bill could turn out to be over $50,000 (assuming a lean estimation of $5k per company).
<h2>Investment Proposal</h2>
Raising venture capital funding will not only provide you with the necessary structured investment but will also bring you a wealth of managerial talent and experience but not mentor-ship that most entrepreneurs will crave during the early stages of their start-up. However, the professional advice may well bring the competitive edge to most businesses and a Venture Capitalist’s network of contacts could make the difference in a successful exit via an IPO or Trade Sale. However, always remember that being funded by a Venture Capitalist will mean that regardless of whether or not they actually hold a controlling interest in your company, they will be in control of your organisation and control how the company is run. This may be in conflict with your ideal vision.
<h2>….So better with an Angel Investment? Or Venture Capital?</h2>
More often than not, it’s best for an entrepreneur to start up on their own or with the help of an angel investor (or syndicate if the investment requirement is too large to be funded by one individual). After running and evolving the business, the next best course of action is turn to Venture Capitalists when you believe you are ready to take your company to the next level. Before even considering approaching a Venture Capitalist, you will have to demonstrate that you have a degree of success in your past, which is where the first round of your funding and management of your cash flow will come in handy.
When you do decide to approach Venture Capitalists and should they agree to back you, then it will be crucial to seek-out the best legal advice that you can afford for the negotiations. A single sentence in the initial contract can determine your success or failure. Venture Capitalists are consummate professionals and you will have to become one before playing their game. 
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<h2>Venture Giants has now closed its business operations.</h2>
<div class="wpz-sc-box tick large rounded ">We would like to thank all of the entrepreneurs, small businesses and investors that showed us LOVE and SUPPORT over the years that we were in operation.</div> 
Launched in 2010, Venture Giants had countless UK angel investors and Venture Capitalists register with the platform looking for investment deal-flow across 80 sectors in the UK.
This unique data has allowed us to create entrepreneur resources and business startup articles which we have published on the website in the hopes that it will be of benefit.
We have decided to call it a day and have ceased operations. We would once again like to thank all our customers for the LOVE and SUPPORT we received over the years.
We hope you find the resources insightful and wish you the very best of luck in your future endeavours. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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