The Effective Investor is a workshop designed to introduce new angel investors to the early stage investment landscape, and why it is so important to invest in small businesses. We will cover the integral and rewarding aspects of being an angel, including using your skills and experience to help young and innovative businesses scale and grow. Throughout the workshop we will cover the key do’s and don’ts of angel investing, highlight what to look for in a deal, introduce tactics for effective due diligence and roadmap the path to success in this ecosystem.

To be an effective angel, it is key to understand the foundation of investing in a truly scalable business and what it takes to help guide and support a new business beyond just providing capital resources. Business angels not only provide financial support to scale, they also act as a knowledge resource equipped with industry experience for successful growth. In this workshop you will be given a thorough understanding of the investment landscape and how to navigate it, guidance on what to look for in a business as well as learn the relevant strategies to further developing your portfolio.

What is an Angel Investor?

According to the UKBAA "An angel investor makes use of their personal disposable finance to invest in small businesses that they have identified as having growth potential. An angel investor would normally take shares in the business in return for providing equity finance. Angels use their knowledge, skills and insights to make their own decision, rather than leaving the decision to an external adviser. You may take your decision through face-to-face contact, or you may be identifying your deals through an online platform."

Read more about the UKBAA introduction to angel investing here: https://www.ukbaa.org.uk/services-for-investors/be-an-angel/the-basics-of-angel-investing/