Category Archives: Investing

Information for individuals looking to invest in companies.

How to find informal investment…

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Brian Dorricott

My first company started with a pot of £6,000 from my savings and £6,000 from my Father. Only 49% get funding from Friends and Family… Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Why “Exits” Don’t Work

Posted on 6 September 2011 by Brian Dorricott

Asking a business team to consider an “exit strategy” before they’ve proven that their business idea works can lead to wishful thinking, with less foundation than the high growth sales forecast that precedes it. Here are six reasons why many companies and investors are wary of “exit expectations”; high growth start-ups take note – forewarned is forearmed. Continue reading →

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What Winning Angels do…

Posted on 1 September 2011 by Brian Dorricott

A review of a leading reference book for those who invest time and/or money in companies. Continue reading →

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At deal time, who’s taking the risk

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

Entrepreneurs, investors, bankers, deal makers… Continue reading →

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CleanTech… does it make sense for investors?

Posted on 25 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

A few years ago, I walked the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and I was amazed to hear the “waterfall in the sea” as the tide rushes around The Bitches (which are small islands just off the coast). If you ever want … Continue reading →

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