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With the main course a fabulous bottle of Chambolle –Musigny – a burgundy and a stunner. On a roll now we start getting philosophical…“A major reason for companies joining this new model is the immediate access to thousands of business angels across Europe, each one with his or her own business background, expertise and network of contacts. The Club calls this asset “HUMAN CAPITAL” which, together with its provision of FINANCIAL CAPITAL, becomes ANGEL CAPITAL. “We have many examples where our members have contributed to our investee companies’ expansion and growth by opening doors to distributors, partners, agents and other important contacts in markets outside the companies’ home turf and moreover become brand evangelists. Strengthened by the successful launch of the Angel Business Club, Dominic and his team are now launching a new funding platform open to the public - www.AngelEQT, the new community funding platform, where European private investors will get access to exciting and unique investment opportunities which will not be available elsewhere. “No matter who you are, or how much you are worth, investors will fnd bespoke investment opportunities” says Dominic. “The same strategy, philosophy and rules of engagement will apply as for the Club. We are serious and we have stamina; this platform is for those investors seeking to build value portfolios and consistent and long term performance” “In our community, European private investors get access to exciting and unique investment opportunities they would otherwise never see.”As usual with Dom he is not shy on the desert wine and we fnish with a fabulous Sauternes with delicious old school puds…So where is it all going Dom?“We have a vision of creating an alternative fnancial services group that meets the needs and demands of a new generation of consumers and investors and a new breed of business. We aim to offer the many the opportunities of the few in a fair, transparent, and ethical way. We want our members to have fun and enjoy the journey with like-minded people and businesses. We want to enjoy having lunch and talking about exciting businesses…What a lunch – thanks Dom. And you know what?I agree with Dom - Why wouldn’t you join the Angel Business Club? I have... plus if you would like a private and personal invite to this Club please email me at Craig@paddocklife.com Angel will be providing Paddock Life with regular features on individual companies and showcasing their progress to its readers.www.angelbusinessclub.com UP THE REVOLUTION... A GIANT STEP BEYOND CROWD FUNDING126