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Frequently Asked Questions for Investors.

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  • What are the key performance indicators of the challenges you are seeking to address?

    Sucess is not always measured in terms of financial gain. Read more about how other measures can be used to create KPIs here.

  • What are the risks of investing in equity?

    Investing in startups is a risky proposition and should only be undertaken after due consideration of the potential downsides as well as the upsides. There is no security for your investment so if the company flops you are liable to lose your money. SEIS and EIS tax breaks mitigate your risk, but it’s important to be aware that any capital you invest is at risk.


  • How is my privacy protected?

    We do not share your name or contact information with anyone except entrepreneurs you choose to connect with. Connections with entrepreneurs are made only when you request to receive further information about the company.

  • Do I have to do my own due diligence on companies I like?

    We are not providing advice for investment - we simply display companies that we find inspiring - so we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence on any company you are considering investing in.

  • Is this a big enough market?

    At SeedTribe we tend to work with businesses that address a market valued at 1 billion GBP.

  • Is there a maximum/minimum investment?

    Ticket and funding round sizes vary depending on the needs and desires of the entrepreneur ­ we have clients looking to raise funds ranging from a few thousand pounds to several million. Minimum investment usually starts at £10,000.

  • Can I invest through SeedTribe if I'm not based in the UK?

    SeedTribe investors come from all over the world. The companies listed are UK based, for now, but you can invest from anywhere.

  • Who can use this platform to invest?

    This platform is designed to be used by sophisticated investors or investment professionals. Please check the registration page for more details and make sure you sign up as the correct investor type. If you don’t want to invest money, you can invest your time, energy and expertise by signing up as supporter.

  • Does the valuation seem fair?

    Overvaluing your company can cause problems for future funding. Check out this fantastic article from the experts SeedLegals.

  • How do I get in touch with entrepreneurs?

    When you see a pitch that you find interesting, click ‘I’m interested’. This will alert us and we’ll ask the entrepreneur to reach out to you to give you further information about their startup. Once you are connected with them, they will be able to contact you to arrange further discussions and meetings.

  • Do I have to invest through the site?

    This is not a crowdfunding site. The purpose of this site is to facilitate contact between startups we love and investors looking to connect with them. Once the initial contact has been established, the subsequent investment transaction takes place directly between you and the entrepreneur (not via our website).

  • What happens if a company I want to invest in does not meet its funding target?

    The total funding required is an estimate entered by the entrepreneur. Should you choose to invest, your money will have an immediate influence as soon as you transfer it to your chosen company. The target does not have to be reached, like on crowdfunding sites, before your money is transferred. This would come down to a private discussion between you and the entrepreneur.

  • How much does SeedTribe charge?

    At the moment, our service is free to investors.

  • What is SeedTribe?

    SeedTribe believes in collaboration and action. We work with investors and entrepreneurs to harness the power of business to solve meaningful problems by connecting exceptional entrepreneurs with people who want to invest their time, energy or money into growing these businesses. Read more about SeedTribe here.

  • I've never invested before. How do I get started?

    Investing in start-ups carries risks to your capital as well as potential rewards. Please read our Risk Warning and Disclaimer before deciding to invest. You can learn about investment through our parent platform, Angel Investment Network.

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Investing in start-ups and early stage businesses involves risks, including illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and dilution, and it should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. SeedTribe is targeted exclusively at investors who are sufficiently sophisticated to understand these risks and make their own investment decisions. You will only be able to invest via SeedTribe once you are registered as sufficiently sophisticated. Please click here to read the full Risk Warning.

This page is approved as a financial promotion by SeedTribe Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Pitches for investment are not offers to the public and investments can only be made by members of seedtribe.com on the basis of information provided in the pitches by the companies concerned. SeedTribe takes no responsibility for this information or for any recommendations or opinions made by the companies.

The availability of any tax relief, including EIS and SEIS, depends on the individual circumstances of each investor and of the company concerned, and may be subject to change in the future. If you are in any doubt about the availability of any tax reliefs, or the tax treatment of your investment, you should obtain independent tax advice before proceeding with your investment.