Creating deal flow in the St Andrews eco-system
Helping students get into the private markets and local founders get access to funding
Private Equity and Venture Capital are some of the alternative ways we can invest in companies before they hit the markets. We want to help bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and funding by connecting our community to our alumni.
To do this we will operate a small team of associates, made from existing society members, providing them with the tools and education needed to screen for future unicorns. Founders from the community can then use this team to test pitches, get feedback and refine their ideas before looking for funding through our alumni network and beyond.
Our Vision
Teach our students.
We want to help our students learn more about the private markets. Through workshops and guest speakers we want to develop a sense of what good looks like.
Help local founders.
In a town crammed with talent we sit in a great position to help them develop the future. Through workshops and pitch deck reviews we want to help founders on their way to the next step.
Connect our community.
An incredible community surrounds St Andrews and we sit in an amazing place to connect current students with alumni who can help with guidance, funding and expertise.
Build the future.
Bringing all of this together we believe St Andrews can become an entrepreneurial hub in Scotland and the UK helping build an exciting future.
Our Alumni
“Since graduating, I’ve wanted to support the entrepreneurs of St Andrews, this promises to be a really exciting opportunity to help university talent”
— Alex Rowe, St Andrews Angels & Raising Partners
An end-to-end flow
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We have selected a team of associates passionate about shaping the future. Through industry connections, alumni and experience, we will give this team all the tools needed to screen and advise founder companies.
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Our team of associates works with founders from the community to help refine their product and pitch before approaching investors. An open discussion to help create the best chances of success.
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We want to offer real opportunities to our founders and associates. After the advisory stage and screening, founders will be passed onto our established alumni angel network to pursue funding and kickstart their journey.
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Through this process we will bring in alumni and industry leaders to help guide our associates and provide them with connections to further their careers
Guiding founders from concept to funding while providing hands-on experience to the next generation of investors
It all begins with a quick call…
We’d love to chat about anything you think could benefit our team and student founders.
Got a pitch?
We’d love to see what you’re working on. From pitch reviews, funding guidance or angel connections, we want to help you achieve more.
Our Team
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Daniel Barker
Head of Alternatives