Become an S100 Club Angel Investor
Angel investing with the S100 Club offers more than just financial returns. It’s an opportunity to be part of a community that’s at the forefront of supporting UK innovation and entrepreneurship.
As the landscape of innovation continues to evolve, angel investors play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
Established in 2007 and affiliated with the prestigious University of Surrey, the S100 Club offers a unique platform for veteran and first-time angel investors seeking to engage with high-potential pioneering startups seeking funding.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to invest your funds, resources and expertise, then The S100 Club could be the perfect platform for you (Subject to status and FCA requirements)
Please click the button below and complete the form to register your interest and one of our team will reach out to you to discuss the S100 Club in more detail. Alternatively, read below for five top tips from the S100’s Chair about why he enjoys most about being an Angel Investor.
Exclusive – Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity
As the new Chair of the Club, Iain is eager to grow the club to support more startups and offer more fantastic investment opportunities, while preserving what makes the Club so special. As such, he and the team are looking to partner with a sponsor to help offset some of the administration costs of running the not-for-profit investment club.
As well as contributing to the growth of the S100 Club and the future of innovation, you would enjoy greater visibility of your brand within a vibrant community of investors and innovators. If this sounds like you, please get in touch to schedule a call.
Discover Five Unique Benefits of Becoming an Angel Investor with The S100 Club – according to the Club’s chair Iain Jamieson
At the start of 2024, the Club appointed seasoned investor and business leader, Iain Jamieson as its new Chair. Based on a recent Q&A interview with Iain, here are five compelling reasons – beyond simply being the closest to feeling like a Dragon on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den TV show – for why joining the S100 angel investment club could be your next great investment adventure.
1. It’s Fun!
Investing through the S100 is not just a business activity; it’s a fulfilling and enjoyable way to engage with like-minded individuals.
“It’s very rewarding listening to entrepreneurs’ pitches and getting involved with some of their ventures”, Iain says. “I have invested in a couple of other businesses and been quite heavily involved in one business, in particular. As S100 is sector agnostic it is fascinating hearing about innovations in different sectors that you’re not necessarily familiar with and learning about them.”
The opportunity to engage as an angel investing via the S100 is not only a potentially financially rewarding endeavour but for those who enjoy taking a risk, it can be a lot of fun too!
2. Join a Prestigious Network
The S100 Club is not just an investment opportunity; it’s a community of like-minded people that meet for presentation evenings each quarter at the University of Surrey, in Guildford. If you don’t have the experience, you can watch and learn from other members in the club.
Affiliated with the University and linked to the award-winning SETsquared Partnership – recently ranked the UK’s number one startup business incubator by the Financial Times, members are usually first to see pitches from some of the UK’s most exciting startups.
3. No Capital Commitment and Portfolio Diversification
If you don’t like any of the businesses pitching, there is no commitment to invest. However, angel investing does diversify your own portfolio away from traditional funds and in to private companies you are actively researching and selecting.
4. Diverse Investment Opportunities
The S100 Club prides itself on offering a diverse portfolio of investment opportunities, spanning various sectors, from medical to cyber and everything in between. This wide variety not only enhances your potential for financial return and diversifies your risks, but it also broadens your knowledge of emerging technologies and business models. “It’s very interesting getting involved in multiple different sectors that you’re not necessarily familiar with, and learning about them,” explains Iain.
5. High-Quality Investment Opportunities
“There’s a very high quality of business looking for funding,” says Iain. All the above points, combined with the rigorous selection process which is led by the University of Surrey and SETsquared and includes a panel of angel investors. This process, ensures that only the most promising startups get to pitch.
This gives investors confidence that they are seeing presentations by some of the most promising future business leaders and tech entrepreneurs in the UK.
Discover more about the S100 Club’s Chair
This article offers just a snapshot of Iain Jamieson’s investment journey. To discover more about his experiences and ambitions for the S100 Club’s next chapter, check out the [full Q&A interview].
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