Established by Barclays Bank and now receiving government funding to support the U.K. startup community, Eagle Labs has launched an online directory platform aimed at connecting founders with investors. Given that fundraising can be difficult and time-consuming at the best of times, anything that makes the process easier should probably be welcomed. But investment – as we’re constantly told – is a people business. So what role can an online matchmaking service really play?
Even when you know what to do, raising capital is no easy undertaking, especially if it’s a first foray into the world of VCs and angels. Attracting the attention of investors usually involves