Angels Den
Online investment platform
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Angels Den is a platform which seeks to connect businesses with angel investors. Founded in 2007,[1] it is headquartered in England.[2]
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| Type | FinTech, Technology |
|---|---|
| Industry | Angel investing, Private equity |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Matchmaking platform |
| Website | www |
History
Bill Morrow, the co-founder and director of Angel's Den,[3] trademarked the term "SpeedFunding" in 2008.[4]
In July 2013 the runner-up of the BBC television series The Apprentice, Luisa Zissman, found 16 investors to fund her new business through Angels Den.[5]
In October 2013, Angels Den launched an online platform and a rebranded website.[6]
Model
Angels Den is an "an angel-led crowdfunder".[7] It provides various offline pitch events such as "SpeedFunding" events,[8] where entrepreneurs present short elevator pitches to a number of investors on a one-to-one basis.[9][10][11]
The Angels Den Tech Club, a co-investment fund, reportedly "focuses on high-growth [..] technology start-ups" which are eligible for the UK's Enterprise Investment Scheme.[12]