The Investment Exchange

Welcome to the latest edition of "The Investment Exchange," your premier source for mergers & acquisitions, investment and personal growth insights. In this issue, we bring you the latest deals and opportunities plus introduce some of the podcasters, influencers and content creators that are shaping the investment landscape.  

Contents

1. Weekly Update - Veblen Winner

2. Current Investment Opportunities - Alphagenix seeking strategic investor

3. Property with Paul - Why Now Is the Best Time to Partner with a Letting Agent

4. Expert Corner - Big Boy Pants with Carl Allen

5. Events, Offers and Announcements - Would you Die for your kids?

Section 1 - Weekly Update

Many thanks for everyone who voted in the Veblen Director Awards last week. I’m delighted to report that I won the SME Director of the Year Award.

Section 2 - Investment Opportunity:  Seeking the Right Strategic Investor for Alphagenix

At Alphagenix, our mission is to revolutionise men's health through personalised wellness solutions. We've made significant strides in product development, customer acquisition, and market positioning, and we're on the brink of scaling our operations to new heights.

Over the past few months, we've engaged with several potential investors, each offering unique strengths. While we've appreciated the interest and insights from these contenders, we have yet to find the ideal strategic partner—one who not only sees the immense value and potential in Alphagenix but also shares our vision and passion for transforming men's health.

We are seeking a strategic investor who can provide more than just capital. We need a partner with deep industry knowledge, a robust network, and a commitment to helping us scale sustainably. Our ideal investor will be someone who understands the nuances of the men's health market, has experience in driving growth in health and wellness sectors, and is eager to collaborate closely with our team to achieve our ambitious goals.

If you're that visionary investor ready to join us in making a lasting impact in the men's health space, or if you know someone who is, we would love to connect. Together, we can take Alphagenix to the next level and beyond.

Please reach out to us directly at [email protected] to explore this exciting opportunity further.

— The Alphagenix Team

Section 3 - Property with Paul: Why Now Is the Best Time to Partner with a Letting Agent

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of housing legislation can feel like steering through a storm. For years, I’ve managed a large property portfolio through my own company, spanning across different counties and countries, including England and Wales. But with the wave of new tenant legislation, licensing requirements, and the complexities of managing contractors, I’ve come to realize that partnering with a letting agent is not just smart—it’s essential.

The Cost of Expertise

Letting agents typically charge around 5% of your rental income, a cost that can be even lower for larger portfolios. But this investment is worth every penny when you consider the time, stress, and potential pitfalls you avoid by letting an expert guide you through the regulatory maze. And there’s a bigger advantage: they can help your portfolio not just survive, but thrive.

Grow Your Portfolio with Local Expertise

A local letting agent is your secret weapon for marketing and sourcing properties. Many agents have the local knowledge and industry connections to help you expand your portfolio or offload underperforming properties. With the impending legislative changes, many landlords are looking to sell, particularly those who were early adopters of Buy to Lets and are now entering retirement. This creates a unique opportunity to acquire properties, often at below-market prices, especially if they require some refurbishment.

Unlock Off-Market Deals

The real gem here is the off-market deals. These properties, often with tenants in place and needing some work, can be negotiated directly, avoiding commission fees. For the letting agent, the incentive is to retain the property management revenue rather than see the property sold off. For you, it’s a chance to acquire valuable assets at a discount, with the added bonus of government help towards energy efficiency improvements for tenants on benefits or of a certain age.

Start Today

If you have funds available, now is the time to act. Reach out to your local lettings agent, express your intention to use their services for property management, and let them know you’re ready to invest. Ask them to contact their clients to see who’s interested in selling, with the assurance that you’ll keep the management in-house. The agent, with their unbiased opinion, will steer you clear of difficult properties and help you build a stronger portfolio.

Remember, the right letting agent isn’t just a service provider—they’re a strategic partner in your property investment journey. If you need further assistance or advice, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Investment-exchange.

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Section 5 - Events, Offers and Announcements: Linkedin

This weeks most engaged post on Linkedin posed the question “Lots of parents say they would die for their kids but how many would really Live for them?”

What are you waiting for?

Here are 3 ways we can work together

1. Apply to join our small group accountability program. With 3 and 12 month options this could just be what you need to supercharge your business growth, raise investment or get started on the business acquisition ladder.

2. Submit a pitch deck or investment proposal to share in an upcoming newsletter

3. Reach out about investing in one of our SEIS or EIS projects

Contact [email protected]

Happy investing!

Ross and The Investment Exchange Team

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