Companies

OION provides active investors who can add value to businesses in addition to capital. The Network welcomes technology investment opportunities across a wide range of sectors, from healthcare to software, that match our investors’ core requirements.

Key criteria include:

How to submit your business proposal

To discuss your business proposal in confidence call OION Manager on 01865 811143 or e-mail contact@oion.co.uk

Please read the statement on the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 before you contact the Manager.

Presentation fee: £400 + VAT payable in advance
Success fee: £1000 +VAT minimum for funds up to £25,000 and 4% (plus VAT) of total funds raised thereafter

The success fee is only charged when an investment is made. It is payable within 14 days of completion of the investment.

Benefits of the Network for companies

Benefits of Business Angel investments for companies

Support from OION

Monthly Investment Meetings

The Network supports companies seeking investment. It offers advice on business plans and assists the entrepreneur in presenting his or her proposal at monthly investment meetings.

Presentation Panel

OION provides companies with an opportunity to test their business proposals on our Presentation Panel of investors, including a business angel and a representative from Seed Capital Ltd (a venture capital fund provider), plus professionals from HSBC Bank and Grant Thornton. The Panel has specialist experience in dealing with early stage technology businesses. It provides practical advice to improve the proposals before they are presented to the investment meeting.

Links with business professionals

The Network has established strong links with service providers, such as accountants, solicitors and banks. OION can select an appropriate professional to assist companies and investors with the funding process and business development issues.

Services to start-ups from Oxford Innovation

OION is part of Oxford Innovation Ltd, which provides services to innovative start-ups. It is the UK's leading operator of innovation centres, offering office and lab premises on flexible terms.