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SEIS – An Argument for Including Convertible Notes?

By Mike On April 26, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Angel Investing
What follows is an edit of a post to the Open Coffee mailing list on the subject of the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and the fact that it only applies to straight equity investments, to the exclusion of convertible notes. The Purpose of SEIS Taking a step back… what is SEIS looking to achieve? If I’m right, then it is [...]
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Why use Angel Investment?

By Mike On April 5, 2012 · Add Comment · In Angel Investing
What follows is an edit of a response to a post on LinkedIn relating to the pros and cons of seeking angel investment. The full discussion can be seen here: lnkd.in/EKcb22 Angel Investment will increase your chances of an exit… Taking angel investment and selling your business are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they go hand [...]
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Forms of Consideration for Early Stage Funding

By Mike On March 13, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Angel Investing
In a prior blog post I discussed my views on valuing pre-revenue startups, more specifically my belief that in many cases the valuation debate is best delayed until the startup has progressed further and is at a revenue (or preferably profit) generating stage. Chris Puttick, who is currently fundraising for his startup Two Ten, raised some [...]
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Valuing Pre-Revenue Startups

By Mike On March 12, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Angel Investing
The following is an edit of a post originally included as part of a discussion on the Funding Game group on LinkedIn. The full discussion can be found here: lnkd.in/8KTfYZ When it comes to investing in early stage, pre-revenue companies you simply don’t assign them a valuation. There are equity-like / hybrid instruments you can use [...]
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