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 London Investment Fair
London
10 March 2011
10:00 - 16:00

Beer Investment Evening
London
30 March 2011
17:00 onwards

Angel Investment at Aston Martin
Aston Martin, Gaydon
  25 May 2011
Times & Details TBC

News 

BEER RAISE £250,000 FOR LIFT CARRIAGE MANUFACTURER

As a niche company within a large market our client has bucked the trend in construction related industries but was severely constrained by lack of working capital to take large contracts. A single investor has recognised the potential particularly in export markets and in addition to investment is making the ‘back room’ facilities of their other companies available to our client so they can focus on growth.

Associate: Mike Epton – Midlands Region

London Investment Fair next week!

Thursday 10th March, 10am-4pm

For over 10 years, Beer & Partners have been running this highly successful event, attracting up to 200 of our private investors and institutions wishing to invest between £50,000 and £2m.
The doors open to our investors at 10am and close at 4pm...

Property Division at the Investment Fair...

Beer & Partners Property Division specialise in sourcing all types of finance for experienced Property Companies across the UK and Europe. Deal size ranges from £1 – £20m with the minimum suggested investment value per deal being £50,000.

Property investing can be quite different from our typical business angel activity. We are seeing a resurgence of interest in investment within this sector after two years of low activity. We are therefore taking a slightly different approach at our London Investment Fair next Thursday.

 There will be a specific area reserved for property clients and investors where you can meet not only developers seeking funding for projects, but also  our associates and a group of specialist advisors covering the financial, legal and project management aspects of property investment and development.

 The aim is to provide a platform where you can refine your interest and approach to property investment so that we can seek to find you the type of deal that interests you. We also have quite a few deals there ready for your perusal.

 This is the opportunity to come along and find out everything you need to know. We look forward to meeting you there.

Associate Spotlight
Robin Rowland Hill

Robin is a strategy and investment professional in technology, media and green-tech, with over 20 years experience as founding entrepreneur, investor and professional advisor.   Robin founded Quorus Ventures, who specialise in market development and investment. He joined Beers in late 2007 as a Corporate Associate. Robin has worked with many early and growth stage companies, and had much international experience including the USA, India and particularly Eastern Europe. Robin tends to focus on technology lead businesses, having a great passion for and experience in green/clean-tech; film, media and interet; innovation and partnering; market development and sales traction.   Robin is married with two adult sons Robin Hilland lives in Somerset. He is also a keen mountain biker, house restorer and runs a local historical investigative team, who locate and unearth secret medieval tunnels.

LOW COST IMAGING SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT, HELICOPTERS AND SECURITY AGENCIES
 

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Electronics
£300,000
South West
Early Stage
50959

This company has the proprietary patented technology for the next generation of imaging systems that can see through materials, dust clouds and bad weather. It has contracts in place to develop and provide:

• A low cost imaging systems to allow aircraft and helicopters to land and operate in very poor visibility. The systems will of a weight and price point to allow fitment to all light military and commercial aircraft and helicopters.
• A low cost threat detection system to detect terrorist bombs and other contraband hidden under clothing or in luggage from a range of a few metres. The systems will be portable so can be used in mobile checkpoints as well being permanently fitted in military establishments, public buildings and airports.

The customers are major players in these markets, with the end customer’s being military and civilian security agencies around the world.

The company is UK based but with a strong North American presence, with a management with significant expertise in these markets.

The company is EIS qualifying and Beer Investors are invited to invest alongside other investors already committed.

A full due diligence pack of information is available to interested parties.

Contact: Patrick Angier - 07780 971 025 - angier@beerandpartners.com

MOULD BREAKING SANDWICH MAKING AND CHILLED FOOD DISTRIBUTION
 

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Food Processing
£185,000
South Wales
Startup
32704

Large volume sandwich manufacture is a mature industry undergoing significant consolidation – witness Greencore and Northern Foods. This suits the supermarkets but leaves a huge opportunity for a new, national supplier dedicated to convenience stores, hospitals, campuses and filling stations. The retail sandwich market is £2.7bn, of which supermarkets account for 89%. This company is seeking 1% of the balance.

Two directors of this new company have enormous experience of the trade. One has a proven track record in designing sandwiches for all types of outlet, across the social landscape. The other is buyer for one of the largest chain of convenience stores in the country. Interest has already been expressed by three major buying groups.

South Wales has been chosen for the 1st factory hub, because it has a ready supply of skilled labour and various Welsh Agencies and banks are providing support, including investment after six months. However, this decision is not irreversible.

This is a start-up being undertaken by two highly experienced directors. £185,000 is sought for a significant minority shareholding with Board representation. These funds will be used for fixed asset acquisition. Within 6 months the company is projected to be cash positive.

Contact: Malcolm McGregor - 07795 250 103 - mcgregor@beerandpartners.com

TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF PROVEN DRUGS - COMMERCIAL EXPANSION
 

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Bioscience / Medical
£2m
Scotland
Early Stage
51236

See this client at 10 March Investment Fair, London.

This business has developed a better way to deliver much-needed and highly effective drugs using patch technology. Many unpleasant side-effects are avoided.

In contrast to most pharma investments, the drugs concerned are previously well-proven and approved and therefore carry low risks of technical, safety and regulatory delays.

In the USA their first product has largely completed its development and has been licensed to a leading pharmaceutical partner. It will be used for treating depression. A second equally attractive deal for the EU market is expected soon. Considerable royalties are now anticipated.

The company intends to build and license out a portfolio of "Super Generic" drug candidates under new fully owned intellectual property rights.

The company has considerable confidence in the commercial success of its first product, having identified excellent US and European market opportunities.

In achieving this advanced stage in a little more than four years, the business has benefited from pathfinder funding by a consortium of private equity.

The company expects to be past break-even in 2014. Investor returns will be considerably enhanced by using additional growth capital raised in this round to build the patch delivered drug portfolio faster.

Contact: Simon Heywood - 07831 655 533 - heywood@beerandpartners.com

Or: Richard Silberbauer - 07808 144 609 - silberbauer@beerandpartners.com