funding for businesses

Capital Angels invest in growth potential businesses in Scotland we have a specific interest in companies with succession, cash flow and strategic issues. Our 'intelligent' capital brings expertise, flexibility and commitment from industry specialists.

The syndicate has significant capital to draw on for the right investment proposal. The deal size will generally require equity investment from the syndicate in the £100k to £1m range with loan finance negotiated by the team using our close relationships with the main financial institutions. Capital Angels also works with other syndicates in the Linc network which opens up additional opportunities for the applicant. In addition the syndicate is applying for Scottish Co-investment funding that, if approved, could match the investments from Capital Angel members.

the process

Initial contact is made via either telephone or email to our gatekeeper at Lennoxlove House where the opportunity is outlined. If the opportunity appeals to our gatekeeper will prepare a brief executive summary and circulate it round the membership on our intranet.

Our intranet software is our hub and our members will flag up their interest in the opportunity, indicating specific industry sector knowledge and experience. If we have sufficient interest we allocate a lead angel.

The lead angel will normally be experienced in your sector and will be your point of contact with the syndicate. The lead angel will meet with you, arrange a visit to your facilities, review financial information on the opportunity consisting of historic management accounts and any forecasts that are available. A report is then prepared and circulated to interested members with the option of a group presentation.

If the opportunity receives a positive response from the membership the lead angel will enter into a period of evaluation and negotiation. During this period both parties will gain an understanding of each others requirements, responsibilities and build up trust.

At the end of the evaluation period 'heads of terms' will have been formulated and Capital Angels will conduct both commercial and legal due diligence. On completion of this process investment will proceed with interested Angels investing on their own behalf.

In the event of an unsuccessful application either the gatekeeper of lead angel will be available for a constructive de-brief.

what we expect

A simple business plan covering:
Statement of purpose
Executive summary
Business and market overview
Outline of management and key personnel
Financial history and projections

what's next

You can either contact us or complete the form below in confidence and one of our members will be in touch:

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