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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The Benefits of Non Dilutive Financing

Non-Dilutive Financing Options


In the UK 20% of businesses fail within their first year, and nearly 60% of businesses fail after their first 3 years. This is mainly due to a lack of working capital. Simply put, most businesses don’t have enough money to keep their business running. Most companies don’t realise that there are other ways to finance their business aside from equity financing. This is where introducing Non-Dilutive financing can help save companies from running out of money. Here are five non-dilutive finance options that companies use to mitigate risk and maintain equity.


Venture Debt 

Venture debt is a form of debt financing provided to startups and early-stage companies that are backed by venture capital (VC) firms. It allows companies to access capital without diluting ownership. This debt is usually secured by company assets or future revenue and is used to extend the cash runway between equity rounds, finance capital expenditures, or reduce dilution from raising more equity. 


Invoice Financing

Invoice financing is a type of business financing where companies use their outstanding invoices (accounts receivable) as collateral to secure funding. This allows businesses to receive cash advances on the value of their unpaid invoices before the customers actually pay them. It is especially useful for businesses facing cash flow issues due to slow-paying clients.


Revenue Share Financing

Revenue Share Financing (RSF) is a flexible form of business funding where a company receives capital from investors in exchange for a percentage of future revenues rather than fixed loan repayments or equity. Instead of paying a fixed interest rate or giving up ownership, the business agrees to pay back the loan as a percentage of its monthly or quarterly revenue until a predetermined repayment amount is reached. Revenue Share Financing is often used by businesses with consistent or growing revenue, such as SaaS companies or e-commerce businesses, to fund growth initiatives like marketing, inventory purchases, or expansion.


Recurring Revenue Financing 

Recurring Revenue Financing (RRF) is a type of financing where businesses with predictable, recurring revenue streams (like subscription-based models) can secure funding based on the value of their recurring revenue. This form of financing is particularly common for SaaS (Software as a Service) companies, membership businesses, or other firms that rely on a subscription model, where customers make regular, ongoing payments. This type of financing is often an ideal choice for subscription-based companies that need capital to grow but want to avoid taking on traditional debt or giving up equity.


Asset Financing

Asset financing is a type of business financing that allows companies to obtain funds by using their existing assets or purchasing new assets. The assets, such as equipment, vehicles, machinery, or even inventory, are used as collateral to secure the loan. This enables businesses to access capital without needing to sell equity or rely on unsecured loans. Asset financing is typically used by businesses that need expensive equipment or capital items but want to spread out the cost over time, preserve cash flow, or don't qualify for traditional bank loans. It's also attractive because lenders are more likely to approve financing if there are tangible assets securing the loan.


Why is it Important to Diversify Financing?


Diversifying financing is crucial for businesses to manage cash flow, reduce risk, and avoid over-reliance on equity. Non-dilutive options like venture debt, invoice financing, and asset financing provide funding without giving up ownership, helping companies maintain control. These methods allow businesses to access capital for growth, cover working capital needs, or manage slow-paying customers. Revenue share and recurring revenue financing offer flexibility by aligning repayments with business performance. By tapping into different financing sources, companies can balance their funding needs, extend their cash runway, and increase resilience, reducing the chances of running out of money. Written by Caleb Reynolds and Pryce Pitchford, Entrepreneur Relations Analyst at Angels Den, Europe and UK’s largest angel-led finance platform helping early-stage companies and SMEs get easy access to growth capital.