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Angel finance

Business angels are individuals who make equity investments in businesses with growth potential, businesses in the early stages of development, or in established businesses looking for expansion capital.

Angels back high-risk opportunities, with the potential for high returns.
Some invest on their own, others through an angel syndicate or club.
At the seed stage, lower amounts of funding may be available.
Businesses in the growth stage may be able to attract higher amounts from angel syndicates.

Equity option

Corporate venture capital

Corporate venture capital describes a wide variety of equity investment from a corporation, or its investment entity.

Support aimed at high-growth and high-potential, privately-held businesses.
CVCs are large corporations that set aside a certain amount of cash to invest in start-ups and scale-ups.
Financial investments are made in return for an equity stake in the business.
It is important that the investor's aims are aligned with the business.

Equity option

Venture capital

Venture capital firms invest in businesses with the potential for high returns, such as those with innovative new technologies.

Venture capitalists look for companies with a proven track record and the size of the investment will relate to the business stage.
VC firms invest in a portfolio of businesses, so those that succeed have to compensate for those that fail.
Finance tends to be offered in stages, with “stage A” investment in a start-up or pre-profit, starting at as little as £50k.
Investment can potentially range up to tens of millions of pounds.

Equity option