Access to one of the oldest and most established Angel Networks in the UK, As a Member of LBA, you will be part of a Network which is widely recognised with 25 years of investing experience, having been established in 1982. As a guideline to our level of investing, LBA investors supported 16 entrepreneurs in 2006 investing nearly £4m.

Access to 42 selected companies at Company Presentation Events: As an LBA Member you will have free entry to 7 main company presentation events held in the City of London offering access to 42 selected investment opportunities among proprietary technologies and other growth sectors identified through LBA’s extensive deal flow sources. These events offer extensive opportunities for networking with angel investors and fund managers. You will also have opportunities to take part in Angel syndicates including access to the additional co-investment finance offered through our sister company’s £5M London Seed Capital Fund.

Access to a further pool of early stage investments: You will also have free entry to a programme of additional Member events offering access to over 20 earlier stage businesses, selected though a new joint programme between LBA and Business Planning services supported by London Business School; also to further Creative investor events focusing on selected investment ready companies in the creative industries from software to design. As a Member you will also be invited to the prestigious Black tie celebratory dinner for our 25th Anniversary to be held in London this Autumn (20th September).

Receive the new “LBA Investors Bible”: You will receive a free copy of this new professional Manual available exclusively to LBA members and based on the network’s extensive best practice. This offers core information and advice relating to the investment process including syndication, with readymade templates of relevant documentation suitable for both new investors and those looking to develop their investment skills.

Access to LBA’s upgraded web-site and on-line services: Our new software offers you access to deal flow information, details of successful investments and exits, information on events and new developments in the early stage investment markets, opportunities to profile your investment portfolio as well as create linkages with other investors

Access to the new £30M Seraphim Capital Fund: You will have additional opportunity to invest under this new Business-Angel led Enterprise Capital Fund, managed from the offices of LBA’s parent company GLE. This offers opportunities for investments from £750k- £2M including taking a role as a lead Angel to build these fast growth businesses, as well as a source for further funding rounds for your existing investments.

Opportunities to subscribe to the LBA EIS Approved Tracker Funds: As one of the first Angel networks offering 5 rounds of EIS Approved trackers Funds. You will also have opportunities to invest in one of these funds which coinvests with angels in the LBA Network thus offering important opportunities for more passive investors whilst gaining the relevant EIS tax relief.

Opportunities to take part in a programme of investment events across Europe and internationally: LBA under its parent company GLE is taking a lead in developing one of the first programmes supporting access to new cross border investment opportunities. This will enable LBA Members to attend relevant international events and develop links with a range of international investment sources as well as access to new market opportunities for your existing investments.