You don’t give anything away.   An incoming investor would buy shares in your company at a price that you both agree. If you don’t agree on price, you don’t proceed.

No – but it’s true to say that most business angels like to think the company they invest into is near enough to visit although in truth they rarely ever do that. Most of our Angels are based in and around the Midlands but at least 25% are dotted around the UK.

For the business seeking funds …the usual advice is to start looking for your investors well before you need the money ..6-12 months is not out of line with the time it takes to actually complete an equity deal. It can of course be a lot quicker but that will depend on the information available, evidence, clarity and validation of the key facts. Being well prepared beforehand so there are no surprises and you know what you are likely to be asked will always speed the process.

No, unless that is one of the conditions imposed by the investors.

Ultimately your success depends on the strength of your proposal.  We will only accept your company as a Minerva client if we believe there is a realistic probability of success.

Our charges are simple to understand and our level of service and structure is geared to ensure you get the best chance possible of raising the capital you require.

Whether you borrow from the bank or take on external investors, they all expect to have a say in what you do with their money.

No. For businesses to grow and be sustainable they need competitive advantages and other commercial strengths, and that is what investors look for.

Typically it takes 3-6 months to go through the investment process.