Tech North Angel Network launches with series of workshops

The Tech North Angel Network programme will kick off this autumn with a series of events across the North.

The aim is to build a strong, open network of tech investors that is easy to access and open to pan-Northern collaboration. Tech North is working with a variety of partners on this, including UKBAA, GP Bullhound, Angel Academe, Dow Schofield Watts, All Bright and others.

The ‘open’ aspect is important. Private angel networks have their place, but it can be very hard for startups to access them. That’s if they know about them at all. Great deals could be left on the table because the right entrepreneurs never meet the right angels.

Mini-workshops

Tech North Angel Network opens with a series of workshops . These are aimed at new or inexperienced angel investors, and existing investors who haven’t yet put money into tech.

If you have money to invest in early-stage startups but don’t know where to begin, we’ll explain everything you need to know. Maybe you already invest in other kinds of businesses, maybe you don’t invest at all. Either way, these events are for you. Young tech startups are different to any other kind of investment, with specific challenges but potentially large rewards.

At these events you’ll hear from experienced investors, lawyers, and accountants. They’ll share everything you need to know about getting started as a tech angel.

The workshop will cover topics like:

● The angel market and the role of an angel investor
● Tax relief and investment trends
● What to look for in an investment opportunity

If you’re an angel investor, or an aspiring angel investor, and want to know more, book yourself in for one of the free events below. And if you know someone who might make a great angel, please spread the word!

The next mini-workshops will be:

Leeds – 2 October 2017

Investor workshops

These workshops are for inexperienced angel investors, and existing investors who haven’t yet invested in tech. They will introduce the angel investment market and the investment process. They will get new angels ready to write their first cheque.

Using the most effective combination of education, collaboration, mentoring and practice with experienced angel investors we will address topics like:

● Funding and deal lifecycle
● Due diligence exercise using case study
● Angel groups and syndicates
● Making an investment
● Post investment activity
● Networking

The investor workshops will take place on the following dates.

Manchester – 17 October 2017
Leeds – 18 October 2017
Newcastle – 19 October 2017

Investor networking events

TechNorth will run networking events for new lead angels. These will feature existing angels who have led investment rounds sharing their experience, and great companies and speakers giving the latest market insights.