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\n*PHOTO CAPTION: Pop Up World’s Investor Connector aims to steer entrepreneurs away from the “Sharks” and “Dragons” (Shark Pic by Mali Maeder – Plexels). <\/em><\/small><\/p>\n
In 2014 he battled with media giants Marvel and DC Entertainments over the trade mark \u201cSuperheroes\u201d due to the title of his start-up manual \u201cBusiness Zero To Superhero.\u201d Amazingly, after a two-and-a-half-year legal battle, he won.<\/p>\n
Following on from that success Jules has launched an alternative to the well-loved entrepreneurial TV programmes, an app called Investor Connector.<\/p>\n
Jules says, \u201cThe problem is, despite crowdfunding and programmes like Dragon\u2019s Den, funding is still hard to come by for many start-ups. Investor Connector is like a Tinder for Investors! Start-ups get to post their pitch decks online and investors use criteria they set to download or \u2018like\u2019 the proposals. If an investor downloads a pitch deck the start-up can contact the investor and begin a dialogue. Investors can swipe or scroll on their mobile or desktop.\u201d<\/p>\n
The platform boasts 800+ venture capital and angel investment networks. Jules adds, \u201cIt\u2019s important to note that we do not get involved in any deals or take any commission. We simply act as a \u2018dating site\u2019 for start-ups and potential investors.\u201d<\/p>\n
So how does Investor Connector compare to crowdfunding where multiple investors or the \u201ccrowd\u201d invest in a start-up venture? Jules replies, \u201cInvestor Connector is different. Crowdfunding aims to receive multiple micro-investments and if the start-up\u2019s target is reached the venture is funded. With Investor Connector we are looking to match start-ups with firms that can fund your business in its entirety, so no middle man or multiple shareholders or success fees here.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a well-known statistic that 90% of start-ups fail, one of the key reasons stated for that failure is often lack of funding.<\/p>\n
Jules comments, \u201cYes, it\u2019s a sad statistic but ironically there have never been so many opportunities for start-ups. The problem is one of visibility. If you can\u2019t get your start-up under the nose of the right investment firm, it\u2019s tough. Raising funds is a full-time job in itself, Investor Connector aims to lighten that load.\u201d<\/p>\n
So, if you are a new business wary of being bitten by the Dragon\u2019s or Sharks, Pop Up World\u2019s Investor Connector may be an option to investigate.<\/p>\n
Start-ups can register by going to https:\/\/popupworld.co.uk\/investorconnector-land2<\/a><\/p>\n Investment firms can access the app by contacting Pop Up World at https:\/\/popupworld.co.uk\/contact<\/a><\/p>\n
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