00:00 - Preamble
00:13 - Why VCs invest in Startups
02:18 - Types of Investors
03:48 - Criteria investors evaluate startups on at each stage of growth
12:30 - Valuation frameworks: More an art than science
19:30 - Fundraising in challenging economic times
---
Michael is based in Singapore where he runs Cocoon Capital. Michael was awarded the 2015 Angel Investor of the Year by the British Business Angel Association and was picked for the UK’s 2016 Maserati 100.
Michael began his career at Sainsbury’s, specializing in Human Resources and IT, and then joined Avonmore in 2002. He spends a considerable amount of his time mentoring entrepreneurs, engaging with other business angels, family offices, and VCs, and speaks extensively about early-stage investing in the UK and Asian markets.
This workshop was held as part of the BLOCK71 SE Asia's Booster program Cohort 3. For more information on SE Asia Booster - visit block71.co or drop us an email at singapore@block71.co / saigon@block71.co / indonesia@block71.co
