FAQS FOR CAPITAL RAISE
1. What is Lead Angels?
Lead Angels is a full stack early stage financial services company. It comprises of Lead Angels Network, Lead Advisory and LA Management & Professional Services.
2. What is Lead Angels Network?
Lead Angels Network facilitates early stage investing of upto 300 lakhs. The company acts as a facilitator and undertakes secretarial functions on behalf of Lead Angel Network members.
3. Who are Lead Angel Network members?
Lead Angel Network members are successful entrepreneurs and business professionals who want to invest in early stage companies and, also support those Startups with their expertise and networks.
4. When do the investors meet?
Lead Angels Network currently operates chapters in Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. There are meetings conducted once a month where Startups present and investors discuss potential investment options.
5. Does Lead Angels Charge any fees?
Lead Angels Network charges a management fees from the company post investment from the funds raised which is currently four percent. In case Lead Angels Network investors sign a mutually agreed term-sheet, the company will have to bear the cost of Legal & Financial due-diligence and also the cost of preparing the documents. The agencies will be identified by Lead Angels but the payment will be made by the company. These charges/ fees normally do not exceed Rs. 200,000. Please note that the due-diligence payment will have to be made irrespective of the outcome of the due diligence.
6. Does Lead Angels Network or its members sign a NDA before receiving company information?
Lead Angels Network and its members see a large number of business plans and it is not possible to sign NDA’s with each startup. Entrepreneurs are advised not to share such confidential information that may impact their business.
7. Are there guidelines for presentations and business plans?
Yes, there are guidelines for presentations. Please ask the Network team to send you the guidelines if you haven’t received them.
8. What is the valuation to expect for our company?
Please share your valuation expectations with the Lead Angels team before you confirm your interest in presenting. While valuations are largely based on negotiations here is some information, the average valuation for angel networks is Rs. 10 crores post money. In case your company is pre-revenues or has revenues less than Rs. 10 lakhs the valuations are usually below this mark. Companies with substantial revenues or with a team with strong domain experience a higher valuation can be expected.
9. What is the maximum money I can raise from Lead Angel Network?
The typical raise that Lead Angels members together can support is around Rs. 100-150 lakhs. However in association with other angel networks this figure could go upto Rs. 300 lakhs. Timeframes for companies raising more that Rs. 150 lakhs could be higher.
10. What is the timeframe for investment?
The typical timeframe for angel investments is around 3 months from the date of the first presentation. These could however vary depending on the amount to be raised, the time spent on negotiation, due diligence and legal documentation.
11. What are the typical terms of investment?
The typical terms of investment include an appointment of a board observer from one of the investors whose confirmation is required for certain decisions made by the company. They also include a clause to ensure that the investors receive a certain minimum return on their investment in case of acquisition before other shareholders can receive their share of the proceeds.
12. What are the processes involved in an investment?
Post the presentation if there is sufficient interest, one or more members undertake a business due-diligence of the company to understand the business better and its future plans. After this stage the investment terms are finalized with the company. In the following meeting(s) of investors within the next thirty days, the findings are presented to all members. At this stage each member takes a decision to invest and if yes the quantum of investment. Thereafter a term sheet is issued to the company and if accepted by the company this is followed by a legal and financial due diligence. If the company passes this stage then the documents relating to the investment are executed between the company and each individual investor.
13. Do we need to engage a lawyer?
This is a decision the company has to take. However, since the terms are fairly standard and keeping the legal costs in mind, the company could take help from friends to understand the implications of the legal clauses if required.
14. Any other expectations from the companies?
We expect companies shortlisted for presentation to provide information to the best of their knowledge in their own interest. If at any point of time it is found that the information submitted is incorrect then the investment process is likely to be cancelled. Companies should also share any material change that occurs during the process of the investment or due diligence that may affect the investment. In case they are also engaging with other investors, companies should keep the LAN team informed of such developments.
15. What is the support Lead Angels Network provides post investment?
LAN members and team take the support function for startups very seriously. Post investment the team works with the startup to assist it key areas like future capital raise, business connections, PR and talent search.
For Larger fund raise, Lead Advisory Services provides assistance to portfolio and other companies to connect with institutional investors. For compliance and other services LA Management & Professional is available for support.
16. Whom do I contact for fund raise beyond 300 lakhs?
Please contact info@leadadvisory.in
17. Whom do I contact for other queries?
Please write to info@leadangels.in
LEAD ANGELS NETWORK TEAM