Raising your angel round: what investors really look for

Enjoy dinner drinks and a chance to meet: Bill Morrow, Founder at Angels Den, one of the world’s largest angel-led investment platforms connecting startups with active investors. He now sits on the board of companies, preferring advice on how to raise not just this round but their subsequent rounds as well. He was named the most influential person in Alternative Finance. What they invest in: Angels Den focuses on early-stage startups across sectors including fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, consumer and deep tech. They typically support companies raising angel rounds, with investments usually ranging from £50k to £1m+ through their investor network. Their investment portfolio includes: Angels Den has helped fund over 1,500 businesses globally, backing high-growth startups across multiple sectors. They have supported companies from pre-seed through to scale, connecting founders with experienced angel investors and syndicates actively deploying capital. This dinner is perfect for: Startup founders, CEOs and management-level leaders at early-stage ventures. If you’re passionate about growing your company and learning from the best in the industry, you will find this evening invaluable. Not quite in one of those roles? Reach out to see if there’s a fit! If you’re not a founder, there’s one place available at each dinner – please choose the correct ticket. The dinner conversation will be: After reviewing thousands of startup plans and seeing first-hand why most fail to raise, Bill is perfectly placed to share what separates the top 1% from the rest. • Why most startup pitches fail - and how to avoid the common traps investors spot instantly• How to build a commercially credible plan that stands up to investor scrutiny• What investors actually care about beyond your product or vision• How to position your startup to win in a competitive market Join other founders at the same stage as you - to share challenges, opportunities and experiences - and grow your network in a meaningful way. Who is Bill Morrow? Bill Morrow is Founder at Angels Den, with over 20 years of experience helping startups raise capital and scale successfully. He has reviewed thousands of business plans and worked closely with founders to refine their strategy, positioning and investor readiness. Having built, scaled and exited businesses himself, Bill now focuses on helping founders secure investment and maximise equity value. He is known for his no-nonsense, commercially focused approach - helping founders cut through weak assumptions, sharpen their propositions and build investor-grade businesses that stand out in competitive funding environments. What’s included? • A private dining experience with a knowledgeable speaker hosted by TableCrowd’s experienced hosts• 2 course dinner with wine or soft drinks• A highly curated and relevant crowd