WHY BUSINESSES
​RAISE FUNDING
New Zealand is full of talented and dedicated founders ready to take on the world with their big ideas. You may have a great idea and good validation that people want it. Raising funding enables you to launch into the market or achieve growth and scale on top of your existing success. 
We understand that startups have many unexpected barriers when it comes to building their big idea. Angel investment gives you the means to source the key resources needed to overcome and establish your business in this market. 

​Raising angel investment is more than just funding. Your investors become a strong network of supporters who join you on the journey. Their extensive experience and knowledge make a valuable contribution to your success. 

FUNDING PROCESS

The funding process can vary for each company but a typical raise has these key steps...
​1. Apply
Check you meet our funding criteria and apply using the online form below.
2. ​Review
We will conduct a preliminary review to ensure your deal is suitable for the club.
3. Pitch
​If you're ready, you'll be invited to pitch to at the next club investment evening.​
4. ​Due Diligence ​
​A team of the most suitable investors from our club's membership will conduct due diligence on your deal.
5. Raise​
​We'll provide your finalised investment offer to our club members and collect their commitments. 
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5. Close
We'll collect the funds from the interested investors, prepare legal documentation and send you the funds. 

OUR BASIC FUNDING CRITERIA are

  1. 1. You are looking for between $50,000 and $1,000,000 investment
  2. 2. Your product or service can achieve rapid adoption in large markets
  3. 3. You have a compelling, well articulated strategy for capturing and defending a significant market share

YOU SHOULD HAVE CONSIDERED

  • Barriers to entry: ​ideally some patents, proprietary technology or smarts
  • Team: a strong (not necessarily complete) team
  • Exit strategy: Some idea of who will eventually acquire your company or how else returns will be made
  • How we fit: a desire for advice, coaching and connections from Angel HQ
  • Valuation: you must fit within our risk/reward expectations

Unsure of what to do next?​

If you're an early-stage founder preparing for a capital raise, Angel HQ’s Angelic Drop-In clinics are here to help. These free sessions connect you with a small group of investors who’ll give you feedback on your venture and practical advice on getting investment-ready. It’s a great way to meet angels, find potential advisors, and start building relationships with investors.
THESE SESSIONS WILL BE PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOUR VENTURE:
​✔ Has a well-defined product (at least a prototype)
✔ Is doing something globally unique and you understand the competition
✔ Knows its market inside out
✔ Has experience in the industry
✔ Has talked to a good number of potential customers—ideally, you’ve already made sales
✔ Has considered international expansion
THESE SESSIONS PROBABLY AREN'T THE RIGHT FIT IF YOUR VENTURE:
✘ Is bringing an overseas product or business model to New Zealand
✘ Hasn't progressed beyond the back-of-a-napkin idea stage
✘ Is already valued at (or you believe the value is) over NZD $10M
✘ Needs more than NZD $5M in the short term
✘ Relies mainly on professional services for revenue
If this sounds like you, please book in a session—we’d love to learn more about your venture!

Frequently asked questions

shOULD i APPLY?
 Have a look at our criteria first and, if you fit the bill, get in touch. 
how much money can i raise?
Our rounds tend to be from $250k to $1m.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
The club meets every second month and where there is interest, deals tend to take 8-12 months from presentation to completion.
WHAT DOES ANGEL HQ'S IDEAL COMPANY LOOK LIKE?
Have a look at our criteria but the basics are: a quality team taking a validated product to a huge market.
What are the key elements that make a successful raise with an Angel Club? 
Leadership. It takes work from the founders to really make the case for what they need and why. It also takes leadership from the investor side. Find a champion and have them help you set the pace and set the terms.
 Am I going to have lots of new investors on my cap table?
Our club invests through a nominee company so the underlying investors are not individually added to your capitalisation table.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Everything is success based. We charge a commission on funds raised from the club and the investee also pays for capped legal fees on the deal. Commissions are 6% on a first round and 3% on follow on (excl. GST).

 ready to apply?

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