How to invest in startups: insights from leading angel group
Angel investing can be one of the most fulfilling things you do with your money and your time. It can also be overwhelming when you’re first starting out.
This session is for individuals who are curious about angel investing and want to understand what it really involves before taking the leap. And those who have already made their first investment and are now ready to professionalise their process.
Kristina Pereckaite, Founder & Director of South East Angels, will take you through the fundamentals – how much capital do you actually need? How does the process work? Where do you find deals, and what should you be looking out for?
Featuring Special Guest – Anthony Rose
Co-founder & CEO, SeedLegals
Known as “The man behind BBC iPlayer”, Anthony Rose is a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind SeedLegals, the platform powering a third of all early-stage SEIS/EIS funding rounds in the UK.
With a background in internet video, P2P tech, and social platforms – plus a patent portfolio spanning content discovery and interactive TV – Anthony brings a rare mix of technical depth and commercial know-how to the startup world.
What we’ll cover:
- How angel investing actually works
- How much capital you need to get started
- How to find and evaluate opportunities
- What to watch out for – the real risks and how experienced angels navigate them
Join us for an insightful conversation and leave feeling more confident about angel investing & backing startups.
Kristina Pereckaite
Founder @ South East Angels
Kristina Pereckaite is the Founder and Managing Director of South East Angels, an award-winning members club for angel investors. Since its formation in 2021, South East Angels actively deploys £2M+ into startups each year, and has received recognition from UKBAA as “Most Active Investor in the Regions” (2024), while being named a finalist for Angel Group of the Year for two consecutive years.
