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The power of the community

Our invitation-only network comprises angel investors, exited entrepreneurs and venture builders from a large cross section of sectors, They offer invaluable operational insights, fostering a collaborative environment for scaling innovative businesses within the Oxford ecosystem.

Connecting entrepreneurs with investors

Oxford Venture Angels is focused on providing essential capital and connections for entrepreneurs. Our members leverage their expertise to help build successful companies in various sectors. We add more than money and we proactively connect and collaborate across the tech investment ecosystem.

Oxford Venture Angels is supported by Cambridge Angels, a highly credible group of active angel investors that have invested in over 150 companies and typically deploy ~ £40m per year.

Invitation-only

We are an invitation-only group with the large majority of members being exited entrepreneurs, so they come with extraordinary operational expertise. Membership is capped at 60, alongside 5 corporate members from Venture Capital. The approach follows that of Cambridge Angels, in that:

• Angels participate directly in supporting entrepreneurs by advising start-up companies at the strategic level, whilst also leveraging our network of contacts to assist at an operational level.

• Members receive curated, high-quality deal flow aligned with the group’s investment criteria, and access to our wider network of experienced exited entrepreneurs. The shared expertise of our members is one of the key things our members value.

• All members have the option, but not the obligation, to invest in any given start-up company. Members can share investment opportunities across the combined group. Although SEIS/EIS is not a key driver in the dealflow process, if available, we shall make it clear.

• Our investment process is optimized to help entrepreneurs and we host ‘office hours’ which allows entrepreneurs to get free one-on-one, no obligation, feedback from an experienced investor.

• Our costs are paid for from membership fees and sponsorship and no charges are levied on companies, nor do we charge pitching or ‘carry' fees.

• Shares can either be held directly by you, or for a small additional charge, we can offer to hold your shares via a nominee structure.

Events

We hold events every six to eight weeks, mainly in Oxford, with the occasional event in London, to foster collaboration between our members and the founders that are pitching their respective businesses from the Oxford ecosystem.

Participation in these in-person events will be on a first come, first served basis, and most events will be limited to approximately 40 places. For those who are unable to attend in person, the company pitch recordings, and pitch materials will be made available electronically, the day after the event

"Oxford Venture Angels seek to engage beyond the University and sees through to the business opportunity wherever it lies."

David Ford

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