Monthly Archives: November 2010

A new solution for Business Angels?

Posted on 23 November 2010 by Brian Dorricott

Recently I met Chris Spencer-Phillips (S-P) and Chris Brigden of First Flight Placements; they are aware of the difficulties that experienced investors have when finding companies to invest in and they are also aware of the difficulties young companies have raising funds. They propose a different approach… and it is one that is working well. Continue reading →

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Why do Business Angels do it?

Posted on 15 November 2010 by Brian Dorricott

The other week I held a meeting with several Business Angels. We drew up a list of reasons why Angels invest (although no-one said which applied to them). So why do Business Angels spend their time, money and energy on/with small businesses and their owners? Continue reading →

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6 Ways to waste an Investors time

Posted on 11 November 2010 by Brian Dorricott

Another plan arrives in the InBox. Take a look. Never heard of these people before but there is no cover note in the email. What are they looking for and why? I have ten minutes before I have to leave for a meeting so open the attachment and have a look. So far the entrepreneur is lucky. His proposal is being read… now to categorise the applicant… what box will they call into? Continue reading →

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Did the ArchAngels make a good return?

Posted on 2 November 2010 by Brian Dorricott

Scottish medical technology company Mpathy Medical has been sold to a Danish firm in a £22m deal. “Archangel investors, who put in almost £5.6m to Mpathy and its sister company Gyneideas – which was sold as part of the deal – should receive about £11.8m from the sale.” That’s a 2x return. Sounds like a good return on investment? But is it? Continue reading →

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