BiD Network Investor Matchmaking & Investor Services
Matchmaking provides "Access to Equity" for entrepreneurs in the new emerging markets. Investor Services supports investors with their investments in emerging markets.
The matchmaking service of BiD Network brings together entrepreneurs from the emerging markets and investors from Northern Europe. On the investors side BiD network focuses on Angels Investors who will not only bring money to the table but also experience and their network. We serve a limited number of investors directly and charge them a success fee, however we have a preference for working through established Business Angels Networks.
Propositions are screened by local partners and the BiD approval committee. When approved the propositions are processed into a fact sheet and entered into the deal flow management system. Investors and business angels networks who are registered with us get access to the propositions, receive updates and have the possibility to communicate with the entrepreneurs and with other investors. Once serious interest is expressed, the negotiations are taken off-line and the investor and entrepreneur communicate directly.
What may an investor expect from Bid Network? Depending on the service level agreement between BiD Network and the investor, the following services are available:
1. Our knowledge and the knowledge of our local partner surrounding entrepreneur and business and details on the local business environment.
2. Basic assessment of entrepreneur and business, such as verified copy of passport or birth certificate, local registration in the chamber of commerce, a certified annual account (if available), a quick check on credit history, criminal records and outstanding tax liabilities.
3. Second opinion. When an investor needs a second opinion concerning product, market, management, financials, legal or local issues, BiD Network and her local partner(s) can arrange such on behalf of the investor.
BiD Network does not make any recommendations towards or investment decisions for the investor.
Once the investor and entrepreneur agree on the terms of the investment (term sheet), BiD Network Investor Services, can supply all professional and business services to close the deal and manage the investment. Varying by country, Investor Services can supply:
1. Basic and full due diligence
2. Contracts
3. Payment and collection
4. Share holding (trust services)
5. Shareholder representation
6. Investment management
7. Business coaching and monitoring of entrepreneurs
All services are optional and paid for by the investor.
In short; the investor makes the investment decision and remains responsible for the end result, but BiD network and her local partners supply all services necessary to manage investments over long distances.
The most sustainable thing is profit. There is no future for initiatives that do not make money. So although our underlying motivation is eradication of poverty, we believe the only way to go is creating profitable business.
