Find financing through the equity of individuals
Why raise money from Business Angels? Learn more about it at The Harbour and find the right private investors for your company.
- Possible for starters
- Seen as equity
- Often bring expertise and network
- Focused on high financial returns
- Difficult search for the right match
- Often want to control your company
What to expect from private investors?
Private investors, or angel investors, are individuals who invest part of their equity in your company. They are often (former) entrepreneurs or top managers with a lot of experience and expertise in a certain field. They are happy to share their advice and network, but as shareholders and investors, they also want to control your company.
Private investors usually sell their shares after a while, hoping for a good return. Private investors can also come together in a private or Venture Capital fund.
What are the benefits?
An investment from business angels is accessible to everyone, including starters. In addition to the financial contribution, their expertise and network can give your company a boost.
Furthermore, an investment by private investors is useful as a lever for a bank loan, as the contribution is considered as equity.
What are the disadvantages?
Business angels are focused on a high financial return and are therefore often going to want to control your company. That also means that they are not always a long-term partner. It is quite possible that they want to resell their shares.
What are the challenges faced by business angels?
The hardest part about raising money from private investors is finding the right match. In most cases, the investor becomes a shareholder and will want to carry out a certain audit to ensure that his share pays as much as possible. If you attract private investors, it therefore has an impact on the decisions you can make yourself.
That does not make the search for the right person or people an easy task. You must take into account both the investor's experience and personality. With a good choice, you naturally get many benefits in return, such as a larger network, specific experience and the expertise you lack.
Why look for angel investors via The Harbour?
The Harbour has an extensive network of more than 5,000 financiers. Within that network, we will look for the best match for your situation. Thanks to our strong reputation, we can pitch your file directly to the right party.
We will also further guide you through every phase of the negotiation, from the first contact until the contract is signed.
- Access to a network of 5,000+ financiers
- A tailored and guided financing process
- A well-prepared dossier to increase your chances of success
- Always seeking the best possible deal for your situation
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