Education Angels Ver 1.0
- 2. About: Services: Concept Level to Maturity Are You a Pre Revenue Company?: Get the first clients on board who will help develop the proof of concept and help you generate your first revenue. Are You a Growth Stage Company: Some of the questions we will help you with: I have the proof of concept ready but how do I take it to the next level? How do I get the next 5 corporate clients? How do I get access to that Government business? Can I do well in other markets? Who do I talk to for growth capital or for a joint venture partner? Carve-out/Spin Off?: Work discretely with Education Angels to work in stealth mode, build the platform and launch. Education Angels: Focused, Dedicated, Committed to Education & People Supply Chain While your area of operation is education and people supply chain, most angel funds have diverse interests. Education Angels provide a focused group of investors and mentors who can help you build a market leader in your space. In-fact, we work with education and people supply chain focused investors in other angel groups to increase the networking effect to help you.
- 3. Entrepreneur? Quality issues : Content, Curriculum, Books Faculty/Teacher, Language, Ratings, Activities (Sports, Arts & Crafts etc.) Quantity issues : Delivery Infrastructure (including land & building), Faculty/Teacher, Delivery Technology Communication issues : Fees, Reports, Sales/PR Funding issues : Infrastructure, Transport, Operational Expenses, Student Loans Revenue Generation : Lead generation Administrative Issues : ERP, Services (example: Accounting, Cafeteria, Architects, Regulatory, Insurance), Maintenance (example: Landscaping, Fire fighting, Waste Management) Supply Chain Issues : People, Technology Products & Services, Learning Material, Toys, Stationary, Furniture & Fixtures Intelligence Issues : Data Products, Events Efficiency Issues : Workflow systems, HR Technology, Process Outsourcing Productivity & Retention Issues : Training, Coaching Networking Issues : Jobs Demand Aggregation (Private & Public Sector) services, Building Communities, Education focused CSR Related Products & Services Hiring Issues : Candidate Background, Talent Management Technology Do you address any of these pain points in the Education & People Supply Chain space? Education (Pre School to Higher Education) People Supply Chain
- 4. Investment Strategy INVESTMENT PROCESS Application The standard 2-page executive summary including the financials. The summary will be forwarded to our panel. The Panel can decide if your company should: a) be invited for an initial screening presentation; b) be referred to one of our partners for help in evolving your business plan; or, c) be turned down as unlikely to receive funding from our members Screening + Presentation This process would vary from case to case. Please expect multiple rounds of calls and meetings and presentations. Due diligence During due diligence, interested investors will verify the statements made in your business plan, presentation, and financial projections. They will thoroughly research your team's background and track record. If you play an active role in facilitating this process, it will help to expedite a final investment decision. Term sheet negotiation After successful completion of the due diligence process, interested angel group members will present a term sheet that defines the structure of the investment deal - including type of equity and board of directors’ representation, using industry standard terms and provisions. Funding & Beyond When all parties are satisfied with the terms and language contained in the term sheet, the deal can be executed.
- 5. Investment Strategy INVESTMENT PROCESS Application The standard 2-page executive summary including the financials. The summary will be forwarded to our panel. The Panel can decide if your company should: a) be invited for an initial screening presentation; b) be referred to one of our partners for help in evolving your business plan; or, c) be turned down as unlikely to receive funding from our members Screening + Presentation This process would vary from case to case. Please expect multiple rounds of calls and meetings and presentations. Due diligence During due diligence, interested investors will verify the statements made in your business plan, presentation, and financial projections. They will thoroughly research your team's background and track record. If you play an active role in facilitating this process, it will help to expedite a final investment decision. Term sheet negotiation After successful completion of the due diligence process, interested angel group members will present a term sheet that defines the structure of the investment deal - including type of equity and board of directors’ representation, using industry standard terms and provisions. Funding & Beyond When all parties are satisfied with the terms and language contained in the term sheet, the deal can be executed.
- 6. Investor + Mentor Experience managing and building successful companies either as entrepreneurs or operating executives. Have some prior investment experience in early-stage companies, or have experience of business development, licensing in corporate positions. Good networks within the education business and/or venture community in the region. Agree to screen investment opportunities that match stated interests and, if pursued, to analyze the investment opportunity and risks before investing. Subject to availability, Members may wish to participate in events organized by Education Angels. If you are interested in becoming a member, please write to akhil (dot) kishore (at) gmail (dot) com
- 7. Next Steps Send an Executive Summary to akhil (dot) kishore (at) gmail (dot) com