U-StartDeal flow for angel groups
For angel groups & syndicate leads

Run your deal flow like a fund, without the back office.

U-Start is the workspace angel networks use to source, diligence and close co-investments: one pipeline, shared diligence checklists, syndicate allocations and investor updates in one place.

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Illustrative screen with example data.

Angel groups

One pipeline for the whole network

Members submit and score deals in one place instead of forwarding decks around a mailing list.

Syndicate leads

Allocations without the spreadsheet

Soft-circle commitments, track minimums and close the round with a clean record of who put in what.

Founders

A clear process to apply to

A single application link, a status you can see, and diligence requests in one list instead of scattered emails.

Features

From first intro to post-close updates.

Every deal, one board

  • Application form and intake link for founders
  • Member scoring with comments and conflicts declared
  • Stage gates your committee agrees once
Seed · B2B SaaSScreening
Pre-seed · Health ITPartner meeting
Seed · Dev toolsCommitting

Shared diligence checklists

  • Reusable templates by stage and sector
  • Assign items to members with due dates
  • Findings and documents kept with the deal
Cap table reviewed
Customer references called
IP assignment confirmed
Financial model stress-tested

Syndicate administration

  • Soft-circle and firm commitments per member
  • Minimum and maximum ticket rules
  • Exportable allocation record for your SPV or legal counsel

Example: €410k of €600k committed by 14 members

Post-investment updates

  • Founders post updates once; every co-investor sees them
  • Key metrics requested on a schedule you set
  • Portfolio view by company and vintage
Monthly updateDue in 3 days
Board packReceived
Syndicate calculator

How many members do you need?

Plug in the allocation you’ve been offered and your group’s typical ticket. Plain arithmetic — useful when you’re deciding whether to lead.

Members needed at typical ticket
15
Most members possible at minimum
45

Not investment advice; check your SPV or platform rules for member limits.

What U-Start is — and isn’t

U-Start is workflow software for investor groups. We are not a broker, a crowdfunding portal or an investment adviser, we don’t recommend deals, and we never hold investor money. Your legal entity, counsel and payment arrangements stay your own.

Questions from group managers

Can founders apply directly?

Yes. Each group gets an intake link; applications land in your sourcing column with the deck attached.

Where is data stored?

In the EU by default. Each group’s workspace is isolated, and members only see deals they’re invited to.

Can we import our existing deal history?

Yes, from a spreadsheet export. We’ll help map your columns during onboarding.

Do you work with groups outside Europe?

Yes. Currency, ticket rules and stage names are configurable per group.

See it with your own pipeline.

A 30-minute walkthrough using a copy of your current deal list.

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