Do we really need bigger data centers, or do we just need smarter algorithms?
With Big Tech pausing massive infrastructure projects, is this the perfect moment for the UK and Europe to stop competing on scale and start leading the Efficiency Revolution?
Weโd love to hear from the founders: are you building for size or for speed? ๐โก
#scaleups #AI #MacroEconomics
That sounds like a classic case of solving a problem you have lived through, which usually makes for the best fintech solutions.Since you are focusing on the African market, you should definitely take a look at our network https://t.co/nV7Am0ZyW1
where we connect founders with investors who have a deep understanding of the local landscape, regulatory nuances, and the massive opportunity in cross-border and bulk payments on the continent. Wishing you the very best for the journey ahead!
We just hosted a superb session on startup investment hygiene with LegalEdge and RM2 and wow, did we learn alot! Our brokerage team looks at 40 to 50 companies a week, and legal due diligence is where we see so many deals die. Time kills all deals.
If you missed it, here is the thread on the top 3 mistakes we found that could tank your raise or exit. ๐ฅ๐ (1/3)
OpenAI pulling out of the ยฃ31bn deal: setback or wake-up call? ๐ฌ๐ง
Should the UK keep chasing US "hyperscalers" to build our foundation, or is it time to pivot entirely to a self-sufficient, homegrown AI ecosystem?
Is it better to be an AI "maker" or a "taker"? Let's hear it. ๐
https://t.co/yPuAHzMAby
#startups #scaleups #investing #OpenAI
The future of AI isn't one giant "Stargate", itโs a distributed network of niche, high-impact startups. Thatโs where the real resilience lies. ๐
Last September, we called it an AI Gold Rush. Today, the ground is shifting. OpenAI has reportedly pulled back from a landmark ยฃ31bn UK investment package, citing high energy costs and regulatory hurdles. Is this a setback, or a necessary evolution?
Weโre seeing a drive toward Sovereign Innovation. These are agile, lean, and specialized AI models built right here in the UK. They donโt need a ยฃ31bn power grid to function; they just need smart, strategic capital.
๐จ Mistake 3: Promising fixed equity percentages to employees. Do not give shares; give options. Promising percentages in an offer letter can cost you six figures to fix.
The takeaway: Perfection is not the goal, fundamental correctness is.
Want the full recording from Angel Investment Network? Drop the word CLEAN below and I will DM you the link! ๐งน๐ (3/3)
๐จ Mistake 1: Not owning your IP. The Innocent Smoothie lesson: if your brand or code was created before the company was legally formed, you must get retrospective assignments signed now.
๐จ Mistake 2: Missing the 90-day EMI deadline. Register your options with HMRC. If you miss it, you lose the tax advantages. Address missed filings immediately. (2/3)
Most founders mess up their legals not because they are careless, but because they are fast. ๐๐จ
But in 2026, moving fast is no longer an excuse for a messy cap table. What you ignore today will haunt you in Due Diligence.
Stop hiding things under the rug. ๐ถ๐งน
Join us, next Wednesday at 12 PM GMT to get your house in order.
๐ Register here: https://t.co/NXMdCCDrNi
The UK doesnโt lack talent; it lacks access to the right rooms. ๐ชโจ
Weโre proud to sponsor #ScaleExpo26 where our very own Xavier Ballester joins @LizBarclay and a powerhouse panel to judge the Female Founders Pitch.
Founders, the stage is yours. Apply now in the link below ๐๐
#WomenWhoScale #AngelInvesting #FemaleFounders #ScaleSummit
Founders: Itโs the small paperwork errors that stall deals.
Join our live session with Legal Edge & RM2 on 25 Mar, 12PM GMT to fix dead equity, secure IP, and set up EMI schemes.
Donโt miss out-register below๐
#InvestmentReady#BusinessGrowth
Great news for Jamie and his team at Loxa๐
London-based insuretech Loxa bags ยฃ2.7m to expand across Europe https://t.co/ywXeXSPNdS
#startups#funding#growth
๐จ This Friday: Future Forward โ Investing in Cyber
Cybersecurity is entering a new phase of growth, with enterprise demand accelerating and new investment opportunities emerging.
๐ Friday 20 March | 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
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