Kia ora,
Since our last newsletter in February, we have had two Investor Events, both of which were well attended with over 50 registrations each. A big thank you to Lane Neave and Deloitte respectively for hosting us.
We have and some great quality pitches at those events, and discussions are progressing with four of those presenters who members have expressed an interest in investing in.
I know I keep mentioning it, but all members (and ex-members with investments through the CA Nominee) really do need to sign up to Catalist. All future correspondence re investment opportunities will be being disseminated through this platform, so it is vital that you join ASAP.
Gabby and I met up with Richard Coon, Chair of Angel Investors Marlborough (AIM) a few weeks back. It was very beneficial discussing our respective angel groups and recent investments. Closer alignment with AIM and Mainland Angel Investors from Southland is one of our key strategic objectives to ensure the ongoing health of the South Island start-up ecosystem.
It’s very heartening to see that we have had 6 new members join CA so far in 2023, please keep those introductions coming, we are aiming for at least another 12 members before the end of the year.
I look forward to seeing you all (hopefully with a potential-member guest in tow) at our next Investor Evening on Thursday 11th May.
Ngā mihi
Richard Morgan
Chair
Portfolio News
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Catalist
Please remember to sign up to Catalist, even if you do not have any live investments as we are now sharing deals with other Angel Groups, and it is a great opportunity to access even more potential investments across New Zealand.
We are still finalising the detail of some investments and we hope to have these completed by the end of April.
If you have any questions about Catalist or your portfolio, please get in touch with Gabby.
Interesting Stuff
Do you need an Angel, plus methods to value Startups and exit practicalities.
April Investor Evening
Our April Investor evening was held on the 4th of April and this time we had a jam-packed evening with five fantastic companies pitching. A big thank you to Deloitte for hosting and remember to provide feedback on the pitches so we can gauge investment interest and continue to help the founders on their capital raising journey.
Detail of the companies that pitched are below:
Introducing Scriptsee from Motion Tech Lab, the revolutionary script analysis tool for film and TV that leverages proprietary algorithms and machine learning models to automate tedious script analysis. Scriptsee provides valuable insights into scripts within minutes, enabling informed decisions based on objective data, not subjective opinions.
PolBionix™ a biodegradable bio-based plastic that biodegrades in mild environments leaving only water, carbon dioxide and microbial biomass. PolBionix™ biodegrades in home composts inside 12 months and soils and gardens inside 24 months.
Aspiring Materials - Heavy industry is a part of modern living, yet it's very existence—it's processes and by-products—challenge the natural environment and our place within it. By using Earth's own processes to break down and reconfigure rock components into key industrial products, we offer a novel way to decarbonise industry in the fight against climate change.
Grater Goods’ kaupapa is to bring you all the pleasures of fine foods in gourmet plant based deli items. To show you the breadth of plant protins, to make delicious vegan meats, cheeses and pates. We create premium, artisanal products that are 100% plant based.
Funded is an online marketplace that coordinates multiple sources of funding. With Funded, you can focus on developing your community project, education, or business without the hassle of navigating a complex funding landscape.
Events
The latest AANZ Expert Session on ESOPs is being held on May the 24th.
In this session the following will be discussed from a founder and investor perspective:
- How to design and implement an ESOP in a startup
- How share options work in practice
- How an ESOP makes up part of the remuneration package for employees, and understanding the value of an option from an employee’s perspective
- Cap table implications
- Pro tips for good communication and tricky issues
Register here and if you can’t make the session but would like to be sent the recording please register for the event and you will receive a link to the recording afterwards.
Plus, don’t forget that AANZ are also kicking off their Governance for Growth programme in May and June with the Christchurch workshop being held on the 14th of June, hosted by our friends at ChristchurchNZ.
This workshop will take you through the intricacies of governance providing value for Angel Investors, Founders, and anyone who is interested in joining or establishing a board.
Register here to book your place.
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