Investment Process

Screening

Each month we review two or three companies at our Angel Investor Forum. These companies have been pre-screened by the Golden Seeds team. At the end of the meeting investors indicate if they would like to learn more about the company and potentially commence due diligence. We call this "soft-circling" our investor's interest.

Two Hour Due Diligence Meeting

The day after the forum in New York and the week after the forum in Boston and Philadelphia, we spend time with the full management team and dig into any issues that had been identified for particular focus. By the end of this meeting, and assuming there is still interest in the company, investors are prepared to tighten up their interest in investing. Note that no firm commitments are made until all due diligence and documentation is complete.

Due Diligence Research

After the two hour meeting we appoint a Lead Investor and commence detailed due diligence. Usually all those interested in the deal participate in the due diligence, unless they are simultaneously leading or participating in another deal.

Lead Investor

We appoint a Lead Investor for each deal so as to ensure that we streamline our communications with the company, and co-ordinate our due diligence efforts. No specific industry expertise is required, as the role is predominantly one of communicating with the company and investors, and coordinating activities to ensure we see the deal through to its conclusion.