Andreas Adamides’ Post

Are you a founder looking for seed funding? Our next Investment Day is on the 11th September – register to pitch with the link below: https://shorturl.at/ovmBp   Ever wondered what Angel Investors look for in pitches?   We all know how difficult it is to raise our first round. Helm Investment Day hosts up to 15 angel investors, most of whom have scaled and exited their business and have now turned to active investing.   Our Angels shared these top tips: 1. Commit to the business - Angels want to see that the founder is 100% in, they don’t want to invest in a side hustle. 2. Concentrate on one thing and do it really well - doubts arise when founders try to do multiple ventures at one time 3. Bring realistic valuations - we’ve found that there is still a hangover from the valuation bubble in 2022/2023 and founders need to re-adjust to the current landscape. Best of luck, and don’t leave it too late to apply for our pitch day. Applications will close around mid August with closing date TBC soon.   #angelinvestment #entrepreneurship #scaleup #activeinvestor #founder 

Some great tips from exited founders / angel investors from the Helm Investment Day on raising seed funding!

Are you a founder looking for seed funding? Helm holds a quarterly Investment Day for those looking to raise – register to pitch with the link below: 👉 https://shorturl.at/EfMKj Ever wondered what Angel Investors look for in pitches? We all know how difficult it is to raise our first round. Helm Investment Day hosts up to 15 angel investors, most of whom have scaled and exited their business and have now turned to active investing. Our Angels shared these top tips: 1. Have skin in the game - for Angels, putting your own time and money in shows commitment and belief in the business. 2. Commit to the business - Angels want to see that the founder is 100% in, they don’t want to invest in a side hustle. 3. Be clear and succinct - If someone is going to invest in you, you need to be able to explain what your business does in a couple of short sentences. If you're not clear on the value proposition, investors will think twice. A big thanks to Fora for their greating meeting rooms spaces for the Investment Day! Best of luck to all those who apply! #angelinvestment #entrepreneurship #scaleup #activeinvestor #founder

Calling all Founders! If you are thinking about raising a #SeriesA round later this year, this is a must attend session in which we will cover all you need to know about the A round 🌟 📆 Date: 24th April  🕒 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm 📍 Location: Online Sign Up: https://lnkd.in/ef8Wpusu 🔍 Topics include: - How UK investors define Series A - Why it differs to earlier rounds - Who invests and typical timelines/processes - The risks of going for an A round too early (and how to mitigate) - How Series A investors assess opportunities Let's delve into the dynamics of Series A funding together. See you there! 🌐💡 #SeriesA #Scaleup #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #investment

1 week to go! Calling all Founders! If you are thinking about raising a #SeriesA round later this year this is a must attend session in which we will cover all you need to know about the A round 🌟 📆 Date: 21st March   🕒 Time: 9:30am – 10:30am 📍 Location: Online Sign Up: https://lnkd.in/eQMWkWvF 🔍 Topics include: - How UK investors define Series A - Why it differs to earlier rounds - Who invests and typical timelines/processes - The risks of going for an A round too early (and how to mitigate) - How Series A investors assess opportunities Let's delve into the dynamics of Series A funding together. See you there! 🌐💡 #SeriesA #Scaleup #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #investment

Last chance to sign up! Calling all Founders! If you are thinking about raising a #SeriesA round later this year this is a must attend session in which we will cover all you need to know about the A round 🌟   📆 Date: 21st March   🕒 Time: 9:30am – 10:30am 📍 Location: Online Sign Up: https://lnkd.in/eQMWkWvF 🔍 Topics include: - How UK investors define Series A - Why it differs to earlier rounds - Who invests and typical timelines/processes - The risks of going for an A round too early (and how to mitigate) - How Series A investors assess opportunities Let's delve into the dynamics of Series A funding together. See you there! 🌐💡 #SeriesA #Scaleup #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #investment

Angel investing isn't just about financial returns. it's about contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, gaining diverse experiences, and building a stronger, more resilient entrepreneurial skill set. #AngelInvesting #Founders #Entrepreneurship

Last chance to sign up to this Wednesday’s Venture Session! Calling all Founders! If you are thinking about raising a #SeriesA round later this year this is a must attend session in which we will cover all you need to know about the A round 🌟 📆 Date: 24th April 🕒 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm 📍 Location: Online Sign Up: https://lnkd.in/ef8Wpusu 🔍 Topics include: - How UK investors define Series A - Why it differs to earlier rounds - Who invests and typical timelines/processes - The risks of going for an A round too early (and how to mitigate) - How Series A investors assess opportunities Let's delve into the dynamics of Series A funding together. See you there! 🌐💡 #SeriesA #Scaleup #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #investment

What you think you need to raise capital: - A famous template (like Sequoia's... yawn) - Mail-merge spam a list of 2,500 investors - Attend BS networking events all the time - A big IP portfolio before launch - Have a market-ready product - An office in a Silicon Valley - A 35-page pitch deck - Valuation models - NDAs What you actually need to start is: - Understanding of Non-dilutive funding - A solid problem-solution pair - Solid social media presence - PAYING CUSTOMERS - A story, not a template - Solid investor strategy - Determination That’s it! Nothing else. Things are way simpler than you think. -- ♻ Repost to share it with others! #investor #pitch #capitalraising #investment #entrepreneurship

So you've finished school, started the business, and checked all the founder boxes. Now comes the questions around funding: What kind to pursue, how to get it, and how to understand your chances of getting #afunding in the context of your competition. #AngelInvestors are involved at a very early stage of the business. They provide funding in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. They can put a business on its feet and offer resilience and sustainable strategies before anyone else can. They also are built on relationships and mutual interests of success. If you don't know where to begin with funding, you may want to start by finding your angel. #Entrepreneurs