Global Investment Network, Connecting Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors

Please quote reference Number B07607.

Founded in the early 2000s, this multimillion-pound investment network has disrupted and thrived in the startup fundraising scene, connecting entrepreneurs and angel investors globally. With a robust network spanning 40 networks in 90 countries and over 2 million members, the company boasts a proven track record of success. 

 The business operates a recurring subscription model and a success fee model, the former ensuring a steady stream of income and the latter offering a more hands-on and bespoke brokering service for larger payments. 

 The business is now in an optimal position to grow, having already recently debuted new innovative funding solutions, including the launch of a property-specific investment platform.  

Key differentiators include: 

• Long and lucrative trading history, profitable every year since their launch and reporting revenue growth for 18 out of 20 years.
• Strong UK-wide and global revenue in over 80 countries.
• Custom-built investor mobile app and web platform.
• Subscription model operated on their website, rather than a success fee model – such as crowdfunding platforms – which ensures stable, monthly revenues
• Faster onboarding process than competitor investment platforms
• Database of over 1.5 million entrepreneurs/startups and over 330,000 investors.
• Streamlined operations and lean processes, enabling the company to keep low overheads compared to competitors. 
• Large and experienced team across marketing, front-end and back-end development, UX and design, and more. 
• Cross-platform social media presence of over 100,000 followers. 

• A healthy financial profile with potential for growth, achieving over £2.5m turnover and £1.4m adjusted EBITDA in 2023. 
• Removal of Directors’ costs could give a substantial profit uplift. 
• The business is cycle resilient and does well in both downturns and upturns in the economy.
• Large network of high-net-worth individuals that can be marketed and sold to.
• Large network of startups and entrepreneurs who have a need for auxiliary services in banking, web development, marketing, hosting, legal, accountancy, etc.

• Lucrative and stable business model: 18 years of consistent revenue growth, with a diverse income stream combining recurring subscriptions and success fees. 
• Scalable platform: Custom-built mobile app and web platform facilitate faster onboarding and efficient operations. 
• Extensive reach: Over 1.5 million entrepreneurs, 330,000 investors, and 100,000+ social media followers provide a vast potential customer base. 
• Lean operations: Streamlined processes deliver low overheads compared to competitors. 
• Healthy financials: Over £2.3m turnover and £1.1m adjusted EBITDA in 2022 with significant growth potential. 
• Resilient business: Performs well in both economic upturns and downturns. 
• Valuable network: Access to high-net-worth individuals and a vast pool of potential clients for auxiliary services.

• Launching new networks to cover Asia Pacific and Africa. 
• Using AI to introduce more languages, giving more local customisation. 
• Adding a feature for VC funds and accelerators to fundraise. 
• Expanding the affiliate programme to increase the number of referrals. 
• Expanding the perks and benefits offering to increase incentives to subscribe. 
• Adding a feature for investors to form groups to discuss deals, share due diligence, etc. 

The company employes a combination of staff some PAYE, freelancers and third- party company. Further information can be provided on request.

The business operates all the year round.

The business operates from office premises in Greater London and is easily relocatable.