FUNDING PROCESS

The funding process can vary for each company but a typical raise has these key steps...
Criteria
Check you meet our funding criteria.
Review
The Angel HQ team will conduct a preliminary review to ensure your deal is ready and suitable for the wider club.
Share
If you're ready you'll be invited to pitch to the club.
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Due Diligence
The most suitable investors in our club will conduct due diligence on your deal.
Raise
We'll provide the investment offer to our club members and collect their commitments. 
Close
We'll collect the funds from the interested investors, prepare legal documentation and send you the funds. 

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. 

There are a few things we need in order to share your opportunity with investors... 
Our basic funding criteria is:
  • You are looking for between $50,000 and $1,000,000 investment
  • Your product or service can achieve rapid adoption in large markets
  • 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
Still have questions or ready to apply? We're excited to hear from you.