Investor FAQs
What is Barclay’s role?
Barclay’s role is to share demos of aspiring start-ups & scale ups who are seeking to raise capital with a wide range of global investors across a variety of sectors. We will not make direct connections for founders to investors or promote founders any differently to other businesses.
Do I need to provide validation as an investor?
As an investor, you will need to attest to being either self-certified sophisticated investor, or a professional investor before accessing the platform. Your use of the Demo Directory platform is subject to our Terms & Conditions. Your use will also be subject to any disclaimers set out during the application process and/or any Directory Listing you may view.
How often will I have to attest my investor status?
You are required to attest your investor status every 12 months. You will be notified 30 days prior to this attestation lapsing.
How often will the platform be updated with new businesses?
This is a live platform, with our team monitoring new demo applications on an ongoing basis. New company profiles will appear when they are reviewed and confirmed as compliant with our guidelines. We cannot guarantee a certain day or time that a new list of companies will be listed.
Do I have to be UK based?
Only Founders demoing must have a UK business address. Investors can be from anywhere globally.
Do I have to bank with Barclays?
Neither founders nor investors have to bank with Barclays or have a relationship with Barclays in any capacity (Personal or Business).
Will you connect me with other investors?
We will not connect you or share details of other investors. This functionality may be looked at for future versions of the platform.
Can founders reach out to me via the platform?
No, only Investors will be able to view founder contact details. Founders will not have a list of registered investors or their contact details.
Is there a cost?
No, this service is offered free of charge to both Founders & Investors. Barclays will not seek any payment or equity in return for this process.
Are the listings shown, only relevant to the industries I selected upon registration?
No, however there is functionality in the directory to filter the companies so you only view those relevant to you.
How do I engage with founders?
Founder contact information is made available within the platform when you click on the funders profile. There is no messaging service built within the platform.
Are there any risks?
While we do our best to maintain the validity of businesses/founders, we do not measure or regard their credibility. You should perform your own due diligence and fact-checking as part of your transaction.