RAISING INVESTMENT! From the RIGHT INVESTORS!
Helping early stage Founders raise angel investment
We work with you to create pitch decks, business plans and financial models that investors find clear, appealing and informative and most importantly get you results - RAISING INVESTMENT! From the RIGHT INVESTORS!
ABOUT US
Are we the
right match
for you?
Who are you? : You have a great business but you really need investment and support to grow to that critical next stage. While you have sales…. organic growth is not enough to build a team, break into new markets and stay ahead of the competition
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You are possibly at an even earlier stage, you have proven there is demand for your concept, consumers love what you make or do BUT having bootstrapped to this point you have hit the wall!
Helping early stage
Founders raise angel
investment
What client say about us
I had the pleasure of working with Finlay recently, and I can say with confidence that he is one of the most passionate and enthusiastic consultants I have ever come across.
Finlay helped us to organise our fundraising strategy and reach out to investors, and his contributions were nothing short of brilliant.
Will Hill
The School of Innovation
In a fairly unimaginative investor marketplace in Scotland, working with Finlay was a breath of fresh air. His contacts and investors were different and open to new and innovative approaches. Can't recommend more highly. Everything is straightforward and extremely easy to deal with. He's a tremendously nice guy too and will give you an honest opinion where he can help (or not). Give him a bell.
Tim Dew
Gingr Tech
Frequently Asked Questions
What is angel investing?
Angel investors buy shares in your company - 'equity'. They invest their own money and may invest collectively as part of a group. As well as cash investment they will bring knowledge, experience and a strong network.
How much will an angel investor invest?
Individual 'ticket size' varies from £10k- £100k per investor. A typical angel , pre-seed or seed round can range from £150k - £1M when VC Funds typically start to become more significant. These amounts are not definitive nor are the terms for different rounds.
Do I need to have SEIS or EIS status?
These are UK tax benefits for investors. It is good to have a basic understanding of the schemes but more importantly know that your business will satisfy the requirements.
In our experience it is best to show investors that you are at least engaged in the process with HMRC of becoming certified - Advance Assurance. Ideally you have completed the process and can offer the tax breaks to investors.
We have partners that can help you every step of the way!
How do I work out my company valuation?
Oh the dreaded 'V' word! This is not easy for early stage businesses and can use up lots of energy. Without a track record of sales and profit - classic financial based valuations are very difficult. If you are only using forecasts at this stage - this is a bit flaky to base a valuation on - but it can be done - using some 'discounting'.
It is important to understand the value of your intangibles in this situation - IP, Team, Brand. Other factors as market size, market trend and competition are critical.
Do not worry - lets get investors to the table and work on valuation with them! To move forward at pace you may decide on an 'un-priced round' and agree the valuation at the NEXT round.
What package is best for my business?
There are other factors to consider, other than budget. How do you take on information and advice - one-2-one or in a group setting? Do you work late at night on this project? Maybe the self-service would work for you?
Please watch the explainer video on SERVICES page outlining the different packages. We are happy to chat to help you decide - set up a call
Raising Expert is a trading name of REXP Ltd
REXP Ltd
86-90 Paul St,
London
EC2A 4NE
