Enterprise 100

Overview

Enterprise 100 is a UK-based angel investment network supporting high-growth businesses through funding and strategic guidance. Established in 1999, the network comprises 100 seasoned investors who collaborate to identify and invest in promising early-stage companies across various sectors. The club operates on an invitation-only basis, ensuring a community of experienced and committed investors. The network's investment strategy focuses on companies with disruptive models or proprietary technologies that offer sustainable competitive advantages. They seek businesses with early traction, a clear route to market, and a large, accessible market. The management team should be credible and committed, with relevant sector experience, and the business model must be scalable with high growth potential. Investment sizes typically range from £150,000 to £2,000,000, supporting realistic valuations and exit plans aligned with members' expectations. Since its inception, Enterprise 100 has facilitated over £795 million in investments, with 45% of businesses raising money through the network and 93% of these businesses still operational. The club's members enjoy a full program of presentation events throughout the year, collaborating on investment opportunities and accessing resources like free financial wealth advice through quarterly clinics provided by UBS. Additionally, members have the opportunity to interact with and mentor London Business School students and alumni, further fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Investment Requirements: Companies seeking investment must have a disruptive model or proprietary technology, early traction, a large and accessible market, a credible management team, and high growth potential. They should require between £150,000 and £2,000,000 in funding to accelerate growth, supporting a realistic valuation and exit plan in line with members' expectations. Year Founded: 1999 Portfolio Companies: The network has invested in various companies across multiple sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, media, financial services, education, energy, retail, telecommunications, transportation, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.