Professional Advisers
Minerva is a service of University of Warwick Science Park, which means it
- is run by skilled, pro-active professionals who have personal experience of both business management and the investment process
- observes Warwick Science Park's own code of ethics
- rigorously complies with the Code of Conduct of its professional body.
Throughout the engagement we work beside the other professional advisers of our companies and investors. We help those advisers to reinforce their ongoing adviser-client relationships; unlike a wholly commercial organisation we have no interest in displacing those relationships - now or later.
Advisers and clients both benefit from our input of extra resources, specialist knowledge and supportive approach.
Our clients' own solicitors and/or accountants complete the transactions, advising on matters such as capital structure, due diligence, tax planning, and documentation. Minerva brings:
- established contacts with venture capital funds and business angel investors who are active at the £25k-£1.5m level
- an ability when needed to spend extra time - without extra charge - to search for new sources of investment (particularly useful when specialist investors are needed)
- an ability when needed to assist managers to get the underlying business (not just its business plan) into the best possible shape before approaching potential investors
- experience of £25k-£1.5m transactions (the process differs in many respects to larger transactions)
What difference does Minerva make?
As a result of Minerva's input, more transactions happen either because our support makes them cost-effective, or we introduce investors who would not otherwise have known of the opportunity.
Does it work?
Please make time to visit our Case Studies page to see some examples or call Harry Stott on 024 7632 3114 with your questions. Some former client companies are now listed on public markets. So whether you are acting for a company seeking investment or for an investor looking for investment opportunities, we can work together to benefit our clients.