Deal-flow origination for angel investors, VCs, HNW individuals & Seed Funds. Working to build, grow and fund startups & growing businesses. Currently both a deal-flow channel for investors and a Corporate Finance fund-raiser (£300k-£10m) debt & equity. Have made minor start-up investments, been mentor to 3 accelerator programs and NED to 2 early-stage companies. Also Founder of the startup fundraising diagnostic tool --> https://drisk.it/submit/#/home/drisk-it_______________________________________________________________________For Founders/Entrepreneurs:• Sourcing investment & raising funds (debt/loan or equity angel/VC investor)• Advising on early stage growth & expansion strategies (business planning, operational structuring & revenue plotting) • Strength in Digital / Tech / Online & Media sectors• Looking also for turnaround / distress, debt & MBI opportunitiesFor Investors/funds:• Deal-flow origination & sifting (due diligence, analysis & reporting)• Sourcing of JV partners or M&A targetsA background of entrepreneurial executive activity (previous roles of M.D, Operations Director, Business Development Director and Interim Advisor), I have an array of UK business experience, operating primarily in the digital space and recently in investment finance. Strong in plotting revenue streams, establishing operational structure, implementing business processes and managing teams.Recent activity undertaken:• Investment readiness preparation• Location of investment funds• Pre & post investment advice to funds• Start up / early stage growth strategies• Sales & business development• Branding & marketing communicationsSpecialties: My background is business startup and finance raising. More recently, working to provide entrepreneur/founders with fund options and early stage growth assistance. I work with investors and investment funds to source opportunities (usual range, £350k - £12m) manage their investment portfolio companies.
Listed skills include Start Ups, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and 34 others.