Our
Process.
A structured path from first conversation to funded company.
Phase one
Meeting and Assessment
We begin with an introductory discussion to assess fit, evaluating the opportunity against our investment criteria across technology, sector, and founding team. NDAs are executed and key project documents exchanged.
A preliminary Investment Overview follows, outlining potential structure, indicative terms, and the key areas for analysis. This early assessment establishes alignment before formal engagement and sets clear objectives for the work ahead.
Phase two
Engagement and Structuring
Formal engagement terms are agreed and the preferred pathway confirmed: Investments, Advisory, or both running in parallel. Chair Capital absorbs £100,000 or more in principal diligence per transaction, spanning investment analysis, financial modelling, legal review, and technical assessment.
Where required, Chair Advisory coordinates an interim raise alongside diligence, with FA Partner outreach and advisor fees carried at our cost. Full diligence progresses toward contracted equity terms and formal Heads of Terms.
Phase three
Deployment and Support
Formal equity terms are issued and capital is deployed within three to six months of initial engagement, structured around risk milestones rather than calendar rounds. Investment runs through Chair-controlled SPVs alongside aligned investment partners.
Beyond capital, portfolio companies plug into a 300+ strong bench of operating executives and institutional co-investors, with access to NED services and fractional leadership, board composition and governance, financial modelling, procurement support, and strategic introductions.
