Andrew’s Biography
Andrew Lockley is an investor & consultant, working mainly in the tech startup sector. His principal focus is on the commercial development of internet firms, including their funding needs. This encompasses business strategy, investment readiness, marketing, sales and usability. Previous clients and investments include firms in marketplaces, SaaS and healthcare. This cross-industry focus brings new ideas and inspiration to each project.
Andrew concentrates mainly on sweat equity investments in idea-stage start-ups, and on consulting and fundraising for larger firms. With a background in bootstrapping, he seeks to provide or attract the resources that are needed for development, all at little or no cost. He works on the sales process, with detailed scrutiny of web and app usability and customer journeys. The aim is always building sales revenues quickly, and at low cost.
Outside paid work, his personal history includes a stint on the board of a major charity, Masters in Engineering and Management, and scientific research on climate change. He is commonly described as a ‘Marmite person’ with some valuing his plain-speaking style, and others simply wanting to punch him in the face.
Masters of Engineering & Management, University of Birmingham.
words from clients
“Just a quick note to let you know that we were successful in getting onto the Startup Bootcamp programme which could really catapult the business forward. I am in no doubt that you really helped us secure our spot by helping me to hone in on the right way to pitch the business so thanks v much!”
Andrew Lockley has been of great value to me.
Helping me develop my technology project in the following areas:- design, programming, business development, marketing, social media, market research, finance projections, raising capital. I would highly recommend him for his knowledge and experience.
If only there was a website to make this easier……
Andrew is straight talking and blunt and will not be to everyone’s taste…
But if you are prepared to listen to what you might not want to hear, you can definitely learn something about your business. I have found Andrew invaluable to me on several fronts: improving the user experience of my website; suggestions for marketing content; and for sales leads. He definitely brings some real expertise and some fresh lateral thinking to my project.
