25 March 2025, 09:15 - 11:30
The Hangout, UMi, Navigators Point, Belmont Business Park, Durham, DH1 1TW
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Ever wondered how you could become an angel investor?
The North East has a shortage of angel investors. Without enough angels, our region lacks vital funding and support for early-stage businesses. Over half of the UK’s angels are based in London and the South East which leaves the North East underserved and lacking investment opportunities.
In recent years, the North East has been hampered by a lack of coordination of its angels. UMi, led by Forum member, Nicki Clarke OBE, is on a mission to change this through investment in the Northern Investment Hub which is a “one-stop-shop” for investors, providing education, deal flow and support.
We’ve invited Charlotte Scott and Gary Lynch from UMi, who run the Northern Investment Hub, to provide insights into the unique opportunities that becoming an angel offers.
This session is suitable for those interested in learning about the role of angel investment, whether as an angel, or for those seeking to meet angels. It will cover:
Understand the tax reliefs available to investors, including EIS and SEIS. Discover how to source promising deals, including learning about the syndicates that exist in the North East.
Learn about how much capital you need to invest as an angel. Discover how you can create a personalised investment thesis by aligning your passions and expertise with deal flow opportunities.
Find out how to get started as an angel, including legal requirements, and further training offered in our region.
Please note: Our events are shaped by the views and experiences of our panellists, so while we hope to cover the topics above, we may discuss other related subjects during the session.
About Our Panellists
Charlotte Scott
Charlotte Scott is a Senior Investor Relations Manager at UMi and runs the Northern Investor Hub. This means she is responsible for managing syndicates of angel investors in the North East, organising social events, education and deal flow.
Gary Lynch
Gary Lynch is a seasoned entrepreneur who currently works with UMi to connect North East entrepreneurs to investment opportunities. He works with early stage businesses to ensure they are investor-ready and can offer quality pitches to angel investors.
The Small Print
Panel discussions are open to all members and partners of the Forum. Two guest places are available to ‘Ultimate’ and ‘Premium’ members. Please note guests must be from your own company.
If you are a ‘Core’ member and would like to upgrade your membership, or find out more, please email info@entrepreneursforum.net or call one of the team on 0191 500 7780.
