Here’s a sample of my equity deals over the years. These chaps get approached for references a lot, so please DON’T contact them without speaking to me first. Ta!
Investment Portfolio and Exits
Here’s the list of my current portfolio and exits. Broadly, these go from oldest to newest. The information given is: sector; instrument type, exit type; last known status. Founder shares are marked*. Where available, value at last raise is listed (estimates given where actual figures aren’t available). Current portfolio valuations are not disclosed for reasons of […]
Miser Hacks for Founders
Far too many entrepreneurs waste money at the same time as running around trying to raise it – often from me. A little frugality goes a long way to helping a firm hit breakeven, and also helps reassure investors that their money will be used responsibly.
Here’s my top miser tips, with approx savings per year. They add […]
Sweat equity example
Often, a growing business needs expertise much more than money. Below, Andy Harper of WhoArtNow.co.uk explains how sweat equity investment worked in his particular case. The relationship started off as consultancy, and then developed to investment. The slightly formal style is explained by the fact this reference was originally drafted for accountants, not humans.
We have […]
Top 10 reasons why your business plan is pants
Edited from an email exchange on the ‘London Open Coffee’ Meetup.com group:
1. It’s too long and boring. Nobody will read it.
2. Your business only works at scale, and you’ve no idea how to get there.
3. You have no experience in the market – e.g. you don’t even know what the trade association is called.
3 1/2 […]
Spherical Images
I invested in Spherical Images as a minority shareholder. My priority was to work to improve the product offering and range, and also to win new business. The firm did panoramic online tours, with a custom-developed player. Clients including Madame Tussauds, the Royal Albert Hall, and also a variety of other work, such as displaying […]