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FAQ Pages

Here are some of the top questions we are asked by investors and companies. If your query remains unsolved even after going through this and you need further support, feel free to contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone on 0207 437 2413.


What is Crowd for Angels?

Crowd for Angels is a UK crowdfunding platform that offers companies and investors opportunities to raise and invest funds in different projects. Our crowdfunding opportunities include shares (equity), crowd bonds (debt) and digital assets (cryptocurrencies).

If you are looking to invest in a small private company, a small listed public company or to raise funds for your own company, then Crowd for Angels is the place for you. Find out more about is here: crowdforangels.com/about-us

How does Crowd for Angels work?

Each company creates an online pitch on the Crowd for Angels crowdfunding platform explaining its' business, what it aims to achieve with the funding and what it is offering investors in return. The pitch will include two key elements:

1) The funding targets i.e. the total amount of money the company wishes to raise

2) What the investors will receive in return. This can be shares, crowd bonds or even digitalised securities (a form of cryptocurrency).

Investors then review the crowdfunding pitches and invest their funds accordingly. All holdings will be held in the investor's digital portfolio, which is accessible 24/7. 

At Crowd for Angels, we will not list a company on our platform unless we believe it is legitimate and offers a unique investment opportunity. Only 8% of company applicants are listed on our platform and applicants will only be accepted if our team as a whole would consider investing in the company.  

The minimum investment for a Crowd for Angels investor is £25 unless the company requires a higher amount.
Who is eligible to join Crowd for Angels?
Individuals who are 18 or older are eligible to become a member on the Crowd for Angels platform. As a member you will be required to accept the terms and conditions of our site and accept the membership agreement. Please note that currently, citizens from the United States of America are unable to invest in pitches. 
What happens once the minimum funding target amount is raised?

Once the minimum funding target is reached, the paperwork is completed, the shares, crowd bond or digitalised securities are provided to the investors and the investment amount is transferred to the company's bank account.

Additionally, an investor will get any available reward they may be eligible for.

What happens if the minimum funding target amount is not reached?
If the minimum funding is not reached, the pitch will be closed and all committed funds will be returned to the investor's Crowd for Angels account.
 
How much funding do companies on the Crowd for Angels platform receive?

The company can set the amount of funding it requires by setting a minimum funding target and a maximum funding target as required. Once a company has reached either its minimum or maximum target amount, we will transfer all the funds dedicated to the company, less any applicable fees.

Which companies are eligible to raise funds on Crowd for Angels?

We consider all types of companies from all sectors. We look to offer the audience companies with a promising future and good investment opportunities. Prior to listing, all companies are vetted to ensure quality and suitability.

How is the valuation of a investee company determined?

During the application process, a company will determine its own valuation as well as the number of shares or bond notes which can be offered to the investors. We review this valuation in line with our expectations and market feasibility. If we believe the valuation is not justified we will share our concerns with the company.

Where are the funds kept prior to the release to the company?

Client money is held on behalf of investors, by the nominee, Thomas Grant & Company Limited in a third party segregated bank account with a Lloyds Bank PLC. This ensures client funds are not 'mixed' with those funds of Crowd for Angels (UK) Limited "The Company".

A segregated bank account is meant to hold a customer's funds separately from a company's funds in the interests of the customer's security. This ensures that we can only move money from this account on your instruction. Furthermore, if Crowd for Angels becomes insolvent, your money (including any committed funds) will be safe and creditors do not have claims to it.

Are my investments protected by FSCS?

 Investments made in companies listed on the Crowd For Angels platform are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). However, we are a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and you may be able to make a claim if We default in our obligations to You. Further information can be obtained from their website, which is at https://www.fscs.org.uk.

How can I make a complaint?

Crowd for Angels aims to always provide investors with the very best customer service. We will always try to resolve any issue you have quickly and positively. We encourage you to call or email so we can help to solve your issues.

If you have a complaint with respect to any aspect of Crowd for Angels or the service received you should report it to us by sending an e-mail from the e-mail address in which your membership is registered to [email protected].

Further information including how we process your complaint can be found on this page: https://crowdforangels.com/complaints

Risk Warning

Investment Risks

Investing in small public listed or private companies involves many risks, including illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and equity dilution. It should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. Investing in debt pitches through Crowd for Angels (UK) Limited involves lending to companies and therefore your capital is at risk and interest payments are not guaranteed if the borrower defaults. Please click here to read the full Risk Warning.

Investor Suitability

Investments on this website are targeted exclusively at investors who are sufficiently sophisticated to understand the risks involved and make their own investment decisions. You will only be able to invest in pitches on this website once you are fully authorised and the investment is deemed appropriate for you.

Basis of Investment

Investments can only be made on the basis of information provided in pitches by the investee companies concerned. Crowd for Angels takes no responsibility for information provided by external sources, including investee company websites.

Forward Looking Statements & Forecasts

Pitches may contain forward looking statements and financial forecasts or projections. Forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance. Crowd for Angels makes no judgement or opinion of the likelihood of targets being achieved. 

Lack of FSCS Protection

Investments made in companies listed on the Crowd for Angels platform are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

Tax Relief

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.

Innovative Finance ISA

Holding an investment within an innovative finance ISA does not reduce the risks associated with an investment or guarantee returns and it is possible to lose all of the money invested.

This page has been approved as a Financial Promotion by Crowd for Angels (UK) Limited (Company number: 03064807), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Reference number: 176508).