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Fundraising

August 21, 2024 access_time_filled 4 min

August intentions: How to get investment ready for the autumn

The summer months often signal a slowdown in the startup world, with many investors jetting off on vacation. However, this lull presents a unique opportunity for ambitious founders to get investment ready and position their businesses for a successful…

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Guest Blog

August 21, 2024 access_time_filled 5 min

Why on earth can’t I raise investment?

In our latest guest post we hear from Phil McSweeney, angel investor and acclaimed author of AngelThink, the founder’s guide to how angels think. With a wealth of experience in the startup world, he pulls no punches as he tackles the age-old question of…

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Behind the Raise

July 23, 2024 access_time_filled 4 min

Behind The Raise with Naked Rivals

In the return of our Behind The Raise series, we interview Andrew Gordon, the co-founder of a brand new disruptor in the health, sustainability and beverage space: Naked Rivals. The Australian brand announced a successful capital raise of A$3 million…

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Fundraising

July 23, 2024 access_time_filled 3 min

How to Raise Investment in 2024: the key takeaways

A shifting fundraising landscape, evolving investor criteria, and common founder pitfalls were some of the key themes explored during a recent fundraising panel discussion focusing on how to raise investment effectively. Hosted by our partner, the share…

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Startup Essentials

July 9, 2024 access_time_filled 3 min

Startup essentials: Why you need a robust shareholder and founder agreement

In our latest Startup essentials article, we discuss the importance of having a robust shareholder and founder agreement in place. With founder fall outs all too common, Helen Goldberg, COO at our partner Legal Edge gives you the lowdown on what needs…

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Behind the Raise

June 27, 2024 access_time_filled 2 min

Naked Rivals Secures $3 Million in Capital, supported by Angel Investment Network

Australian beverage brand, Naked Rivals has announced a successful capital raise of A$3 million within 3 months of launching its first 100% lemon and lime juice cubes product range across 1,600 supermarkets in Australia. This remarkable deal, one of the…

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Angel Investing

June 21, 2024 access_time_filled 2 min

Mike Lebus writes for EU Startups on Winning over Angel Investors in a New Landscape

Our co-founder, Mike Lebus, was recently featured in an article in EU Startups, a leading publication for the European startup ecosystem. The article considers the significant shift in the angel investor landscape for 2024, offering valuable insights…

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Startup Essentials

June 21, 2024 access_time_filled 5 min

Startup Essentials: Understanding Your Buyer Persona: A Startup’s Secret Weapon in the Digital Age 

AIN recently collaborated with our partner HubSpot for Startups to deliver a webinar focusing on Understanding Your Buyer Persona. As part of our Startup Essentials series, we give you the lowdown. In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape…

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Investor Insights

May 23, 2024 access_time_filled 3 min

The Motivations of Angel Investors: Insights and Advice for Startups

Understanding what drives angel investors is essential for any startup seeking funding. It’s not just about showcasing your business’s strengths; it’s about stepping into the investor’s shoes. After all, angel investors are more than just financial…

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Fundraising

May 22, 2024 access_time_filled 3 min

Dragon Slayer: how to get funded faster with less time-wasting and pain

A recent Angel Investment Network webinar heard from investment experts Dan Kirby from Founders Are Mental and Tom Moore from Tucker Capital on how to get funded faster with less time-wasting and pain. One of the key take outs was that investors aren’t…

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Angel Investing

May 7, 2024 access_time_filled 3 min

Angel Investing for Everyone: Mike Lebus on Creating an Angel Investment Paradise in the UK

Our co-founder Mike Lebus was recently interviewed for an article in Digital Frontier discussing how the UK could become an angel investment paradise by lowering barriers to investment and also supporting more diversity in angel investment. Lowering the…

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Investor Insights

April 19, 2024 access_time_filled 3 min

Navigating a changed landscape: Investor insights for startup success

The past couple of years have seen a significant shift in the fundraising landscape, with startups navigating a new investor mindset amidst increasingly tough economic circumstances. We conducted a recent survey among investors within our network to…

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Startup Essentials

March 19, 2024 access_time_filled 5 min

Startup essentials: How to structure your cap table

Over the next few months, with the assistance of our expert partners, we will explore the essential factors that all startups seeking funding need to consider. This will include organising your finances, conducting due diligence, and implementing growth…

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Investor Insights

March 7, 2024 access_time_filled 2 min

Global Investor Survey: Positive impact driving decisions while over valuations most common startup mistake

A new survey conducted among global investors by Angel Investment Network has shed light on the preferences, motivations, and advice from angel investors. It reveals angel investors are more motivated by positive impact than ever before while financial…

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Guest Blog

February 22, 2024 access_time_filled 2 min

How To Avoid The Dark Side Of Success – 5 key take outs

In a recent webinar we had a great hour discussing “How To Avoid The Dark Side Of Success” with Dan Kirby, exited Tech founder and the founder of Founders Are Mental (FAM), a coaching community for entrepreneurs. The course helps entrepreneurs define…

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Angel Investing

January 30, 2024 access_time_filled 2 min

AIN urges UK Government to reverse forthcoming changes to definition of High Net Worth (HNW) individuals for investment eligibility

Together with hundreds of other angel investors, founders, and tech industry leaders, AIN has signed an open letter to the Chancellor, presenting a case for reversing the forthcoming changes to the definition of High Net Worth (HNW) individuals for…

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Investor Insights

January 3, 2024 access_time_filled 3 min

Meet the Investor: Christian Teichmann

In our latest Meet The Investor interview we speak to Christian Teichmann, Managing Director of Burda Principal Investments. Christian is a venture capitalist driven by curiosity and a daily quest for the “next big thing’” in the competitive world of…

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Guest Blog

December 6, 2023 access_time_filled 8 min

Founder mental health: Interview with Dan Kirby

In the latest article in our Founder Mental Health series, AIN sits down with seasoned entrepreneur Dan Kirby, the exited founder of renowned digital agency The Tech Dept, and host of the widely acclaimed business podcast, “Honey I Blew Up the…

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Investor Insights

November 23, 2023 access_time_filled 3 min

Meet the Investor: Cristina Bullon Gomez

In our latest Meet the Investor interview, we meet Cristina Bullon Gomez, a seasoned investor with a passion for nurturing and advising startups. She discusses the symbiotic relationship between investors and startups that fuels economic growth, the red…

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Investor Insights

November 7, 2023 access_time_filled 5 min

Meet the Investor: Ben Legg

In our latest “Meet The Investor” interview, we speak with Ben Legg, an angel investor and startup founder driven by a passion for promising founders and innovative ideas. Ben believes in the long-term benefits of angel investing, from gaining insights…

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