Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital.

In today's episode, our host Nzube Ufodike interviews Amardeep, an angel investor and founder of the British-Asian entrepreneur platform, Bae HQ. They discuss Amardeep's journey from working at the Bank of England to becoming an angel investor, his angel investment thesis, and his investment strategy. Amardeep also shares tips for founders on how to stand out when reaching out to investors and the importance of building relationships before raising funds. They also talk about Bae HQ and its mission to support and empower British-Asian entrepreneurs.

Takeaways

• Angel investors should have a clear investment thesis and consider factors such as the potential for good in the world, founder-product fit, and the founder's resilience and ability to build a team.
• When reaching out to investors, founders should personalize their messages and highlight why they believe the investor would be a good fit for their startup.
• Building relationships with investors before raising funds is important, as it allows for a more authentic connection and understanding of each other's perspectives.
• Amardeep also discusses Bae HQ, a platform he founded to support and empower British-Asian entrepreneurs through media, events, mentorship, and investment opportunities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:12 Amardeep's Journey and Technical Background

03:24 Amardeep's Angel Investment Thesis

07:23 Tips for Founders: Standing Out and Building Relationships

14:10 Amardeep's Investment Strategy and LP in Funds

20:51 Bay HQ: Supporting British Asian Entrepreneurs

Bae HQ Website: https://www.thebaehq.com/

Amardeep’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar/