Investment & Consulting

Hi, I’m Andrew Lockley.  I’m looking for ‘boring businesses‘ to help develop

Sector preference :  SaaS, eCommerce, marketplaces
Exits : 5, typically MBO, average current valuation >£5M
Current holdings : 10+ active projects
Stage preference : personal investment – first in; fundraising <£2M rounds
Investment type : sweat, initial cash, investment in fundraising process
Skillset: strategy, finance, sales/marketing, UX, CRO

 

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MBO; trading/expanding

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Ordinary shares

MBO; trading

Virtual estate agency

Share option

Option buyback; trading/expanding

The information given is: sector; instrument type, exit type; last known status. Founder shares are marked*

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Recent Posts

What cottaging can teach you about product-market fit

In my youth, it was a common sight to find men’s phone numbers scrawled into the walls of public toilets, often accompanied by indecent proposals. Many of these were probably written by lads pranking their […]

By |February 7th, 2015|Categories: Consultancy|

Cool Growth-Hacking Tools

Here’s a list of cool growth-hacking tools.  I’ve not used them all myself, but I’ve had strong recommendations on each of them.

Formisimo.com – Ever given up on an online form because it’s such a hassle? […]

By |November 10th, 2014|Categories: Consultancy|

The bus stop test

 
One of the tests I frequently use with startups is the “bus stop test”. This is a good way of removing confusing drivel from your pitches, which prevents people understanding your proposition. Far too many […]

By |October 25th, 2014|Categories: Consultancy|

You’re not burst-testing marketing? Big mistake…

Whatever marketing you’re doing, there’s a common trap you risk falling into.  At the start, it seems so simple.  Spend a few quid, acquire a few users.  One simple division sum and – Hey Presto! […]

By |October 25th, 2014|Categories: Consultancy|

The boring rainy Tuesday test

Many businesses rely on hype and unreliable free methods to promote and sell their products and services.  Don’t get sucked in to this trap.  The boring rainy Tuesday test is a critical test, which all […]

By |October 25th, 2014|Categories: Consultancy|

When should you start raising money?

Many entrepreneurs wonder when’s the right time is to start raising money. There are two simple answers worth considering:

The first, rather glib answer is that if you’re asking the question, then it’s probably too early. Generally speaking […]

By |October 25th, 2014|Categories: Consultancy|

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