What are Angel Investors looking for in Startups?

WELCOME TO THE ELEVENTH PITCH AND MIX MASTERCLASS @ IDEASPACE

1 1/2 HOUR - 6pm for 6:30pm start

This eleventh evening workshop has been organised to provide an opportunity for more in-depth discussion on a question asked by many startups. The workshop will be run by Peter Cowley (http://www.linkedin.com/in/plcowley) and Paul Anson (http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulanson), and will be hosted at IdeaSpace.

SPECIAL TREAT - STAY AFTER THE TALK FOR COMPLIMENTARY SUMMER CELEBRATION FOOD AND DRINK (TOGETHER WITH SPRINGBOARD )

TALK SUMMARY

The topics coverered during the workshop will be:

· What makes a good opportunity?

· Where do Angels fit?

· How do Angels value start-ups?

· How do Angels process investments?

· High Nett Worths add money, Angels add value

· What do Angels like after the round?

· What can go wrong?

SPEAKER BIOS

Peter Cowley

Peter Cowley studied Engineering and Computer Science at Cambridge University, now lives near Cambridge and owns/runs small businesses in technology and construction. The technology businesses undertake development and manufacture of hardware – one in rugged computer products and retail security and the other in covert cameras. Peter has spec-built a few houses and refurbished many others. Peter has invested in several start-ups (technology, energy, biotech, security and construction), one of which was recently sold to Redgate at a decent investment multiple. Peter has also been involved in voluntary charity governance for over a decade – the Citizens Advice service, the British Red Cross, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation charity and a local private college. Peter is a director of the Computer Lab Ring and runs their mentoring service, in addition to being chair of the supporters of ideaSpace. Peter recently set up Martlet, the corporate angel division of Marshall of Cambridge.

Paul Anson

Paul Anson was co-founder and COO of Inca Digital Printers where he created and grew a manufacturing and customer service operation turning over £25M. Backed by two prominent VC’s, Inca was acquired in 2005 by Dainippon Screen.

Prior to that, Paul was with Cambridge Consultants, Michelin Tyre plc and Argo Cars. Paul has 20 years experience as an engineer in complex, high-pressure development environments, together with a wealth of commercial experience in international B2B operations. He gained experience in digital printing, medical device development, consumer product development, process development, automation and cleantech.

Paul is a member of Cambridge Angels and an active mentor and trainer within various entrepreneur support organisations. He is a non-executive director at Plumis and at Lumejet, is a member of the scientific advisory board at Oval Medical and is an associate at 42 Technology and Qi3Accelerator.