Calling All Cleantech Investors — Cutting-Edge CleanTech Investment Event

• Investment pitches from 3 businesses with revolutionary green technology
• Co-hosted by fast-growing online investment platform Growthdeck and Cleantech experts and innovators Green Angel Syndicate

An ‘Investing in Cleantech’ event is taking place next Wednesday (21st September), from 5pm-8:30pm, at Asia House in central London (63 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7LP). The event is being jointly hosted by Growthdeck, the fast-growing equity investment platform, and Green Angel Syndicate, the angel investment syndicate specialising in investments that benefit the green economy.

The Cleantech sector encompasses any businesses developing new technology with environmental benefits. Earlier this year, Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Bourne confidently predicted that the UK will soon cement its position as Europe’s premier Cleantech cluster, calling this an ‘exciting time’ for the sector and stating that the UK ‘is in a prime position to lead the clean energy revolution’1.

The UK proudly boasts a number of growth-stage businesses that are at the forefront of the global Cleantech industry. The fast-growing sector is of high interest to private investors, particularly as it is experiencing rapid expansion due to ever-growing pressures on natural resources and the ecological impact associated with that.

This event gives private investors the chance to learn more about the sector and to hear from three companies, each looking for funding, and each with exciting new technology — Eco-Burner, Kelda Showers/Technology, and Powervault.

The event agenda/timing is –

• 17.15–17:30 Green Angel Syndicate

A Cleantech Macro Overview from one of the sector’s leading experts.

• 17:30–17:45 Eco-Burner Limited

The designers and manufacturers of Chafo, a revolutionary alternative to the traditional gel and wick product that is used to keep food warm.

• 17:45–18:00 Kelda Showers

Kelda Technology has developed and patented a revolutionary shower design that adapts high-end automotive and aerospace technology to deliver 2½ times the power for the same water use.

• 18:00–18:15 Powervault

Powervault is the UK’s first simple and affordable solar energy storage system for the home, which reduces your electricity bills by enabling you to use more of your own solar power.

• 18:15–18:30 Closing remarks from Growthdeck
• 18:30–20:00 Networking + canapés and drinks

As well as providing a macro sector overview, Green Angel Syndicate (GAS) are also hosting the event with Growthdeck. GAS is the only angel investment syndicate specialising in investments that benefit the green economy, with a particular focus on water and energy technologies. Launched in 2013, GAS provides sophisticated private investors with access to a dedicated source of investment opportunities focused on the Cleantech sector. GAS members have invested over £3m to date.

Co-hosting with GAS is Growthdeck, the online investment platform which launched in late January 2016 with plans to disrupt the equity crowdfunding sector. Growthdeck was launched to combine the wider accessibility of equity crowdfunding with the expertise and diligence of a professional private equity team. Over £1.8m has been raised via the Growthdeck platform to date, with two deals being completed — Pinkster, a raspberry infused gin, and Fissara, a SaaS resource management solution.

Potential investors can register for the free cleantech event on 21st September via the following link — https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/investing-in-cleantech-tickets-27429745106.

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About Growthdeck

Growthdeck is a multi-channel investment platform that provides direct access to new and more established UK businesses, primarily to Sophisticated and High Net Worth Investors, with minimum single investment units of £1,000.

Its focus is on long-term business viability: companies must have strong management, realistic business plans and operate in growth sectors. The majority of its investment opportunities are eligible for tax reliefs under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). Tax reliefs will be subject to the tax status of individual investors.

Unlike many platforms, Growthdeck provides service levels similar to more traditional private equity and venture capital firms, including professional due diligence, extensive investee business support and higher levels of customer service. This is provided by an experienced investment team with decades of combined experience in private equity (with the likes of 3i, Mitsui, Hotbed and Rockpool Investments).

This article is for information and discussion purposes only and does not form a recommendation to invest or otherwise. The value of an investment may fall. Your capital is at risk. The investments referred to in this article may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser.

About Green Angel Syndicate

Green Angel Syndicate (GAS) is a network of Sophisticated and High Net Worth Investors who are focused on investing in early stage, innovative technology companies, developing products and solutions that are at the heart of the transition to a greener economy.

GAS members have invested over £3 million to date, in six companies. Investments are made in companies that are eligible for relief under SEIS and EIS. It has developed a strong presence in the Cleantech market and is sought out by founders and their advisers, as an informed source of funding for early stage companies.

The core team at GAS has a track record that spans private equity, finance, operations, sales and marketing, and mentoring early stage companies. This professional and experienced team leads on the evaluation, due diligence and structuring of potential investments and investment management, with the support of an Advisory Board.