What people are saying...
"Each pitch was well structured – I like the fact they all have the objective of strong profitability. Without a strong profitability goal, they will disappear and so as a result their social business impact would be none."
Max Lami
What people are saying...
"In the investment space people forget that both the investee and the investor are shopping. As an analytical, highly engaged investee this is a fantastic opportunity to browse."
Kresse Wesling, Elvis & Kresse
Social investment speed dating
Social investment speed dating is our way of putting a range of social businesses in front of potential investors. This your chance to connect with a variety of social entrepreneurs on a one to one basis to find the appropriate investment opportunity (see the note at the bottom of the page for legal requirements).
How it works
The format is simple: each entrepreneur has four to five minutes to pitch their business, plus another four to five minutes to answer your questions.When the whistle blows, investors swap seats and the process starts again.
Social Investment Speed Dating has proved highly popular with dozens of social businesses meeting over 100 investors. This could be the perfect opportunity for you to start investing in social enterprise.
Frequently asked questions
How do we select the social businesses?
We begin by announcing an event to our network. After the deadline we review all applications, which contain the following:
- A short executive summary of the business.
- The amount and type of capital sought.
- A coherent explanation of the use of these funds.
- Recent financial history.
- An engaging story, both entrepreneurially and socially.
We then review all of the applications together for quality and to ensure we have an appropriate mix of businesses. Next we put entrepreneurs through an intensive pitch preparation training session before they make their presentations to you.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost for social investors, like yourselves, to attend one of our speed-dating events. We'll provide drinks and nibbles for you to enjoy while chatting with the entrepreneurs.
Am I obliged to commit to an investment on the night?
Of course not. If you do not find any suitable investment opportunities then we perfectly understand. However, if you do have an interest, we can help set up follow up meetings with any entrepreneurs who catch your eye. However, we do hope you’ll come to these events with a genuine interest in investing in the right company. Please tell us as much as possible about the type of investment that interests you.
What's the small print?
If you do decide to invest in one of the businesses as a direct result of us introducing them to you, then we charge a 3% commission fee on the capital invested, which the entrepreneur will pay us from the capital they received. Only FSA exempt investors are permitted to attend out investment events. Click here to register.
What next?
Register for information about investing in social enterprise or contact us. | +44(0)20 7490 9520 rod.schwartz@clearlyso.com |
Important note |
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The UK Financial Services Authority (“FSA”), under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, tightly restricts investment by the general public. Much of the information in this section of the site is therefore not permissible to be viewed by the general public. You may, if you qualify, register on the site as an FSA exempt investor. By doing so you will gain unlimited access to all ClearlySo investor services. |
