How Long?
The time taken to progress an enquiry from stage 2 to stage 6 will vary from investment to investment but in our experience it will typically take at least 3 months, largely dependent on the availability of information and the attraction of the investment opportunity to other investors. You can help minimise the time taken by making the information we need available in a timely and accurate manner and, where appropriate, working with experienced advisers such as the technology transfer office of a university. Such advisers can help you make your proposal 'investment ready' and we are happy to work with them. At the appropriate stage it is also helpful to use experienced professional advisers (e.g., lawyers with experience of VC deals) who are prepared to work for a fixed fee.
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