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UK PM Cameron a British Business Angel
Brett Tudor on Sunday, March 6th, 2011David Cameron has promised the most “pro-growth budget the British people have seen for a generation” at the Conservative Party Spring Conference in Cardiff.
iBusinessAngel on Linkedin
Brett Tudor on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011iBusinessAngel is now also available on Linkedin providing an opportunity for angel investors, business angel networks and entrepreneurs serious about funding to learn more about each other. The networking group has been launched to share knowledge and keep everyone up to speed with developments in business angel funding and the various different approaches taken by [...]
AngelsDen Singapore and Hong Kong March events
Neil Lewis on Monday, February 28th, 2011For more information – see AngelsDen Singapore – Wednesday 23rd March 2011 , Singapore Hong Kong – Wednesday 30th March 2011 , Hong Kong Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Tweet about it
AngelsDen UK March events 2011
Neil Lewis on Monday, February 28th, 2011See AngelsDen for more information… Glasgow – Wednesday 2nd March 2011 at Harper Macleod,The Cadoro Building, Gordon Street, Glasgow London – Wednesday 9th March 2011 at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, Dashwood, 69 Old Broad St, London, EC2M 1QS Manchester – Wednesday 16th March 2011 at Manchester235 Casino, Great Northern, 2 Watson St, Manchester [...]
Business Angel Investor Denies Tech Industry Bubble
Brett Tudor on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011Business Insider SAI has revealed that Angel investor Paul Graham left a comment on a Hacker News poll denying that the tech industry is in a bubble.
Partnership Streamlines Access to Funding on the Web
Brett Tudor on Monday, February 21st, 2011FindVenture.com has partnered with leading venture capital funds to create an online exchange connecting investors with small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking capital.
Business Angels invest $1million in Online Video Start-up
Brett Tudor on Sunday, February 20th, 2011Pixability, a company that helps businesses make better use of online video in their marketing strategy.
£185m North West Fund Officially Launched
Brett Tudor on Monday, February 14th, 2011The North West Fund has been taking applications since December however this month the £185m fund has now had its ‘official launch’.
Franchises Wake up to Money from RBS
Brett Tudor on Monday, February 7th, 2011Business lending may still be tight from when it comes to the banks but in order to get things moving, RBS have announced the launch of £100m franchise fund.
Quarter of Entrepreneurs Seeking Angel Investor or VC Funding in 2011
Brett Tudor on Sunday, February 6th, 2011Study finds that a quarter of entrepreneurs will look to business angels and venture capitalists for funding in 2011.
New Entrepreneur for Dragons’ Den
Brett Tudor on Sunday, February 6th, 2011Multi-millionaire entrepreneur Hilary Devey, will be replacing James Caan for the new series of Dragons’ Den.
NW England Business Angels send entrepreneurs to ‘lean school’
Neil Lewis on Thursday, January 27th, 2011Business Angels in the NW of England are sending their entrepreneurs to ‘lean school’ to learn how to build businesses faster and with less money. Events, such as the Brookson Enterprise Freelance Job Fair, are drawing the attention of Business Angels who want to encourage their entrepreneurs to engage flexible freelance marketing and sales talent [...]
UK Government Close to £180bn Business Lending Agreement with Banks
Brett Tudor on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011Start-ups and small businesses will be hoping for a boost this year as the Britain’s biggest banks consider loosening their purse strings.
EU in £1m Boost to Scotland Business Angels
Brett Tudor on Thursday, January 20th, 2011The European Union has pledged that it will continue to fund Scotland business angel network Linc Scotland to the tune of £1 million.
Cable Announces Move to High Tech Economy
Brett Tudor on Tuesday, January 18th, 2011During a state visit to India UK business secretary Vince Cable identifies the manufacture of high tech products as the key economic recovery in the UK.21\
Scotland Business Angels Move to Help Start Ups
Brett Tudor on Tuesday, January 11th, 2011Scotland’s national association for business angels has launched a template of legal documents to help companies secure funding.
US ‘Super Angel’ Raising $35 Million Fund
Brett Tudor on Friday, January 7th, 2011Super angel pioneer Jeff Clavier is raising a new $35 million fund, according to reports on Reuters.
Facebook Music Ap Secures $2.3million funding
Brett Tudor on Thursday, January 6th, 2011In the first big social media investment of the year, Rootmusic creators of BandPage, which provides a home for musicians on Facebook, today announced that it has closed a $2.3 million Series A round led by venture group Mohr Davidow
US Angel Investor Community Gaining Confidence
Brett Tudor on Monday, January 3rd, 2011News from the US this week reveals that access to capital has improved for start-ups, thanks to an angel investor community that has gained confidence as a result of an improving economic performance.
Rumours Rife about Tech Bubble
Brett Tudor on Monday, December 27th, 2010Fears are intensifying among business angel investors and VCs in the US that competition for the hottest deals in the tech investment arena are pushing up valuations. CNN reports that storm clouds have already been gathering in the past 12 months. Examples of inflated valuations include Google’s failure to land Groupon for a rumoured $6 [...]





