Compliance Team
Angels Den

Dear User,

You may have heard about the new General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), that comes into effect May 25, 2018.

We would like to ensure you that your personal data is safe with us. Please read the details regarding the processing of your personal data and if you agree with the processing as described below, please click the ‘I agree’ button.

Please be informed that you can withdraw this consent at any time.

1) What data are we talking about?

We are disclosing details regarding the processing of personal data that is collected within our calls and in connection with your use of Angels Den’s platform, Websites and other functionalities of Angels Den, including those saved in cookies files.

2) Who will be the controller of your data?

Angels Den Funding Limited (hereinafter referred to as AD) will be the controller of your data (Angels Den means all entities from the Angels Den capital group, which includes Angels Den Funding Limited with its registered office in London and all entities related to it and dependent on it) and only our Trusted Partners.

3) Why do we want to process your data?

We process this data for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy, including:
- compliance with any legal requirements and obligations,
- ensuring that content from our Website is presented in the most effective manner for you,
- marketing purposes,
- providing you with our services (including the completion and support of immediate activity required to provide you with information and deliver products and/or services that you request and to deliver any contracts entered into with you), or
- as otherwise explained in this privacy policy or by any communication by us.
Where you have explicitly consented to be contacted for such purposes, we use your personal data to provide information on our new and existing products and services.

4) To whom can we transfer data?

In accordance with applicable law, we may transfer your data to entities processing it at our request, e.g. marketing agencies, subcontractors of our services and entities authorized to obtain data under applicable law, e.g. courts or law enforcement agencies - of course only if they submit a request based on an applicable legal basis. Furthermore, we will transfer your data to Trusted Partners outside the European Union – to the USA – under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.

5) What are your rights to your data?

You have the right to request access to, correct, delete your personal data. You can also withdraw consent to processing of personal data, raise objections and use other rights granted under GDPR (i.e. right to data portability).

6) Use of cookies

We use cookies to give you the best experience on our Website. This means that we have placed cookies on your device. If you continue without changing your cookie settings, we assume that you consent to our use of cookies on this device. You can change your cookie settings at any time but if you do, you may lose some functionality on our Website. More information can be found in our Privacy Policy.

In connection with the above, I agree to the processing of my personal data by Angels Den and its Trusted Partners. I confirm that I understand that my personal data is being collected as part of my phone calls, use of AD’s online platform, Websites, and other functionalities of AD, including the data saved in cookie files. I also consent to profiling in order to allow Angels Den and its Trusted Partners the provision of better services (including for analytical purposes). Your data will only be processed on a valid lawful basis in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The processing of your personal data for marketing purposes (including statistical analysis) by AD is based on the firm's legitimate interest. The processing for marketing purposes by our Trusted Partners is only possible if we receive your freely given consent. We will also process your personal data to fulfil our contractual obligations to you as contained in AD’s Terms and Conditions of the use of our Website and services. Therefore, this data will be processed on another lawful basis – ‘contract’. We will also process your data to comply with our legal obligations for our Service (such as anti money laundering and know your customer requirements), which is also a valid lawful basis in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Expressing this consent is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.

If you have any doubts or questions about the use of your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact me via email. I’m happy to assist.

Compliance Team
Angels Den
cl@angelsden.com

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Everything You Need to Know About Online Investment Platforms

Online Investment Platforms Angels Den

The startup landscape has been constantly changing for some time now. Both entrepreneurs and investors are seeking success in a fast-paced environment and this can be quite a challenge. In this context, online investment platforms aim to meet everyone's needs. Of course, not all investment platform are the same, nor offer the exact same type of services. This article focuses on the main advantages and ways of operating that apply to most of them.

…if you are a potential or experienced investor

Whether you are a one-time investor or have a huge portfolio of successful investments, this type of platforms are a good option for you. That is because they can put you in touch with a large variety of startups. This variety can help an investor filter out early-stage companies which do not fit their requirements. Even the pickiest investors can scroll through investment opportunities and find something that may come close to their concept of a successful startup.

Through this online process, the middleman is replaced by an interactive interface. Through the click of a button, you can get details, see a pitch or interact with the entrepreneurs. Like any other online service, this is available at any time and can be reviewed any number of times you like. Online investment platforms usually earn their profit in the form of a commission fee for the money pitched startups get. Therefore, the professional consultants get in touch with undecided investors or with those who want any kind of assistance during the process.

In the UK, the Government offers tax reliefs to investors, but certain requirements must be met. Online investment platforms can find businesses which meet the criteria and calculate the expected money returned by the Government schemes. Moreover, they assist the investor through the whole process, giving financial consulting and helping the investor go through the whole tax relief process.

…if you are an entrepreneur

Awareness is being raised online through digital marketing tools to a broad audience. All businesses are promoted this way and the level of attention they get from the targeted audience is higher than the one they could get by themselves. The main benefit for entrepreneurs is the cost and time trimming strategy. A single platform offers marketing, consulting services and access to a vast database of people interested in being a part of the next innovation trend brought to their field.

This way, startups can focus on the development of their concept. Experienced investors can offer valuable advice and be part of the management board, while the founders focus on implementing and the concept or preparing everything for the moment their model becomes reality. Moreover, the money and time saved are vital in this stage, as it is essential for startups to act fast once they have people’s attention. If they do not make any progress, people’s focus will shift to other solution providers.

Entrepreneurs also get assistance and consulting services from investment platforms. By working together with experienced consultants, they can create a better pitch or know what aspects of their business are the most appealing to investors. Some platforms also organize events where the founders can come and meet potential investors, for a more personal experience.

Investment platforms show that in this time creating and funding innovation is much easier. If you are an investor, all you need to do is believe in the change that an idea or concept may bring. After that, the whole process of investing and following the progress of a startup is easy. If you are an entrepreneur, you can focus on what you want to create and then the investment platform will make your progress known to your target audience.