Robin Leigh is a highly experienced private angel investor and deal structurer, with extensive knowledge of investing in the UK and Asia. In the first of our two part interview, Robin details his shift from corporate finance to early-stage business…
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In a recent webinar hosted by Angel Investment Network, fundraising expert Alex Arnott shared invaluable insights on how startups can buck the trend of failure that will afflict the majority of startups. To avoid the fate of 75% of startups requires a…
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Kelly Clifford is an experienced CFO turned angel investor, who reveals the crucial financial insights startups often overlook. He discusses the incredible potential of ‘Tech for Good’, why transparency is key to successful startup-investor…
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The UK has the potential to become a global tech powerhouse, but are we truly maximising our opportunities? A recent event that AIN attended, “UK 2.0 Building a Pro-Tech Britain,” hosted by Digital Frontier brought together industry leaders and…
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Aura Funerals, the digital end-of-life planning and funeral service, has announced a successful £750,000 funding round through Angel Investment Network. This marks Aura’s third successful raise through the network. The funds were raised as part of a…
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Your pitch deck is the gateway to securing the funding you need to turn your vision into reality. Yet so many founders fall at this hurdle. In our latest Startup Essentials article we hear from pitch deck coach Malcolm Lewis on creating effective pitch…
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Colin Boey is a global investor and syndicate leader, renowned for his strategic insights and successful ventures in the B2B SaaS sector. With a keen eye for innovation and growth, Colin’s discusses the importance of founder-investor alignment and…
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The new year is a great chance to reset your fundraising plans and develop positive new habits. In today’s economy, raising funds requires more preparation and strategic thinking than ever. So, what resolutions should you make? Our latest article as…
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In our latest Meet The Investor interview, we are delighted to hear from Joanna Jensen, chair of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA), and founder of Childs Farm. She discusses her motivations for backing challenger brands to the key…
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Securing angel investment requires more than just a great idea. Investors increasingly scrutinise a founder’s financial acumen. In out latest Startup Essentials article, we hear from from Charlie Robinson, managing director at ScaleUp Finance, on why a…
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Our recent global research of startups across the AIN network highlights some of the key challenges facing startups seeking fundraising. But how can they overcome them and win investment in 2025? To succeed, startups must adapt to changing…
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In our second Meet The Investor interview, we speak to Hailey Eustace, founder of Commplicated and now a passionate DeepTech angel investor. Driven by her desire to work with companies and founders she truly believes in, Hailey shares her journey from…
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Today, we launch a new content series to help startups become #investmentready for 2025. In the first of our Meet The Investor interviews we speak to Phil McSweeney, angel investor and author of AngelThink. He shares how a chance encounter led to his…
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The digital world’s carbon footprint is rapidly growing, with AI and other technologies increasing energy consumption. In our latest Startup Essentials article Paul Laroy from digital innovation agency 7DOTS discusses how Startups can build websites…
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Australian startups are upbeat about their prospects for the next year, despite a challenging fundraising climate. According to a survey conducted by Angel Investment Network, the world’s largest online angel investment platform, 80% of startups polled…
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Selling to B2B mid-market and enterprise can be a daunting task for startup founders. However, a strategic sales approach can transform challenges into opportunities. In our latest Startup Essentials article we hear from Charles Talbot, Co- Founder of…
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Following last week’s UK Budget which included £40bn of tax rises, Joanna Jensen, entrepreneur and chair of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) talks through what the measures mean for the UK’s entrepreneurs Since the double whammy of…
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Today AIN launches the first results from our 2024 Founder survey. In this article we deep dive into the results from our UK survey and what the takeouts are for startups seeking funding in a new climate. To mark our 20th anniversary we launched a…
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In our latest guest post we here from Ace Entrepreneurs founder Nadine Campbell on the power of networks in supporting diverse businesses to scale.The entrepreneurial landscape in the UK is becoming more diverse each year, with an increasing number of…
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Twenty years ago two childhood friends, with a shared passion for entrepreneurship, embarked on a journey to revolutionise the startup funding landscape. Recognising the challenges faced by founders in securing angel investment, they created a platform…
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