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Latest news, events and updates from Enterprise Angels, our partners and portfolio companies.
Goodbye 2019, here’s to an awesome 2020!
With 2019 coming to an end, I wanted to reflect on what an action-packed year it’s been with positive changes in Enterprise Angels and the angel and venture capital industry in New Zealand. Our team has changed a bit to support our growing role in providing admin and...
Enterprise Angels waves wand for third fund
Fund 3 has achieved a first close of more than $2 million of $6m sought, giving the green light for investment. NBR spoke with Nina Le Lievre, Enterprise Angels CEO, about the Fund, female representation within the industry and the highs and lows of investing. Sign...
Impact Showcase
Enterprise Angels held their inaugural Impact Showcase in early September 2019 with a great turn out and level of participation from all involved. The event showed that the investment community has a very positive response to our New Zealand and Pacific Island social...
Post Investment: After I have raised capital, what next?
There are a couple of things we need you to keep in mind after we have settled funds. Companies Office We will need you to register our holdings on the Companies Office. Shareholder Communications Enjoy your post-investment relationship with your angel investors. ...
Investment Ready Part 1: Validate your business idea
The first step for anyone with a great idea or two is to validate it - can your idea be turned into a business? If you have not yet undertaken market validation, we recommend the following resources. Ministry of Business and Innovation Evaluate your idea with...
‘We need to use the collective for equality’: the angel investor calling for a fairer society
Check out 'The Spinoff' article, written by our very own Kristen Joiner, where investor Alan Dick talks inequality, elitism and impact investing. Named Angel of the Year by Enterprise Angels, Alan talks about the importance of making resources available to a wider...
Investor Reps: Want to really help an early stage company?
Put your experience, skills and connections to work in an Investor Rep role. What we are looking for in an Investor Rep: Keep Enterprise Angels top of mind at your nominated company so resources (the team, investors, partners) can step in and assist where needed...
Innovation and Returns: What is Angel Investing
Angel investing is the noble pursuit of growing early stage companies. Whether by nurturing and/or investing in promising deals, our end game is the hope of high return, be that in the form of financial or more intrinsic rewards. Angel investing also makes a...
Portfolio Diversification: Minimise Risk
A hot tip for any savvy investor is portfolio diversification. By investing in different asset classes, industries, regions and stages you will reduce your risk, minimise losses and maximise returns. Throughout this post we will look at risk and return, asset...
Who are Enterprise Angels: Why invest in our deals?
Enterprise Angels is the largest, most active and best resourced Angel network in New Zealand. Enterprise Angels has a unique angel group model whereby they have professional staff with capital raising expertise. Enterprise Angels staff work closely with members to...