Added: 5th July 2010

The SME challenge!

NOW is absolutely the right time for SME's to come into the funding market! Investors are looking for ways to increase the value of their investments and are turning to early stage Business Angel investing to increase returns. The "perfect" investee would be a company with some trading histroy yet still early stage of development. It would be a company that would benefit from the expert business acumen of an Angel. If you are seeking investment for growth please come talk to us, our Angels are waiting to meet you!

Added: 30th June 2010

Investor Academy Results

We are pleased to say the Investor Academy held on the 29th June at Wright Hassall Solicitors was a great success! The session on EIS and implications resulting from the budget generated a lively discussion. Cost effective legal assistance at point of completion was covered and Wright Hassall supplied examples of standard completion documents. Two "serial" investors shared their stories of success.....and failures....and each mentioned that the number one reason for a failed investment was lack of communication with the investee company. CEBA talked about the bespoke Post Funding programe we run to prevent this from happening and offered this support to the investors present. CEBA also provided information on our 16 current opportunites. If you would like any information emailed to you from this event please let us know.

Pat and David

pat@cebangels.com  david@cebangels.com

Added: 22nd June 2010

Business Angels and the Budget

The budget, as it affects Business Angel investing, is basically good news. Though the increase of CGT to 28% for higher rate tax payers is not in itself good news, it does continue to support investment into EIS qualifying companies.  In addition, maintaining the 10% CGT for Entrepreneurs and extending it to £5M of qualifying gains encourages Entrepreneurs to add value within the business, which is exactly what Business Angels want. NIC relief for early stage companies located outside of London and the South East is great news for new business start-ups within the Midlands.   All things considered, Business Angel investing should continue to be robust.  The Investor Academy we are holding on the 29th June will cover all aspects of Business Angel investing, includind EIS Tax Relief, Deal Structure, co-Investment, how to choose a company, and more. If you would like to attend please leet us know before the 25thn June by contacting David Clark, david@cebangels.com

Added: 8th June 2010

INVESTOR ACADEMY

We welcome all interested Investors to join us for an Investor Academy to take place on the 29th June at Wright Hassall Solicitors in Leamington Spa. This will be an in-depth seminar covering all aspects of Business Angel investing including completion processes, EIS Tax Relief, choosing a company for investment, valuations, and more. Two experienced and serial Business Angels will present their investment strategy. This seminar is scheduled to take place directly following the new budget announcement. If you would like to join us please contact us on info@cebangels.com or call us directly on 0771 314 6751. Spaces are limited to please let us know no later than the 23 June.