Finance Focus - Angel Investing Tips with David Ford

Mar 04 2025 7 mins

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How do you secure funding from an angel investor and ensure your startup is investment-ready?

In this special episode, hosts Sam Jones and Tracy Smart are joined once again by angel investor David Ford, who shares his top insights for founders embarking on their fundraising journey. From choosing the right investors to crafting a compelling pitch, David provides practical advice on how to navigate early-stage investment. He explains why securing investment is about more than just numbers, why relationships matter, and how founders can set themselves up for long-term success.

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to raise funds, this episode is packed with valuable guidance to help you attract the right investors and avoid common pitfalls.

(00:00) - Angel Investing Tips with David Ford

(00:17) - Understanding Angel Investing

(01:59) - Choosing the Right Investors

(04:12) - Effective Pitching Strategies

(05:39) - Common Pitfalls and Red Flags

David Ford: An Oxford-based angel investor specialising in life sciences and healthcare startups. With a background in biochemistry and decades of experience in the investment world, David transitioned into angel investing full-time, focusing on early-stage businesses with strong vision and leadership.

Finance Focus helps businesses navigate the ever-evolving world of finance. Each episode features expert insights, practical advice, and in-depth discussions on topics such as crowdfunding, trade finance, angel investing and debt. Hosted by Tracy Smart from The Smart Team and Sam Jones from Satellite Finance.