“Without WirelessMatch we would not have been able to secure funding for Cascata so soon. It took the team at WirelessMatch less than six weeks to match Cascata to relevant investors, who subsequently participated financially.” - 15 June, 2005 - Nigel Nicholas, director Cascata Ltd.
"WirelessMatch appears to be the "missing link". There are so many great ideas around in the space, and so many investors seeking the ones worthwhile to fuel to success that a network that not only matches but also validates should be a natural one." - 6 June, 2005 - Volker Hirsch, director, Corporate Development Mforma Europe Ltd.
"I have known Steven and Nigel since the start of Move2Mobile. WirelessMatch is a great idea because it enables start-ups to access capital more easily. Trust it will be a great success." -
14 April 2005 - Ajit Jaokar, CEO Futuretext
"When we started Sponge in 2002 we were lucky that we were able to self fund the business. As
a result we are now one of the only profitable companies in our sector. However, if, this funding network would have existed at the time, and, if we would have required outside funding we would certainly have considered using WirelessMatch" - 11 April, 2005 - Alex Meisl, founder and chief executive officer of Sponge Group.
"One to Watch: WirelessMatch" - April 2005 - Interview by Sarah Hanson, Associate Editor: Director, Magazine of the Institute of Directors
"I think WirelessMatch is an excellent idea. This permits young companies and investors to play their part and shape the wireless industry. The industry can only benefit from innovative ideas such as this." - 29 March, 2005 - John Wishney, Chief Operating Officer of Empower Interactive.
"WirelessMatch fills a crucial gap in the market - matching smaller private investors with quality pre-IPO opportunities in one of the most promising growth sectors" - 21 March, 2005 - Pamir Gelenbe, founder and business development director of FlyTXT.
"WirelessMatch provides a focussed vehicle for early stage companies and their advisers to access investors who understand this high growth fast moving industry." - 15 March, 2005 -
Jeffrey Meek, member of ICAEW Corporate Finance Facility and Managing Partner McCabes
Chartered Accountants.
"I like what these guys are doing, putting together a professional team that can steer a good idea into a commercial proposition, and then meets all the expections savvy investors now expect from a young company seeking a listing on AIM is both compelling and visionary." - 9 March, 2005 - Peter Courtney, CEO, Mobix, providers of essential services to mobile operators around the globe.
"This is exactly the type of funding network young wireless companies require to enable them to secure early stage funding from individuals and organisations who can provide value add beyond just their own capital." - 2 March, 2005 - Alex Rahaman, Director, Pridie Brewster Corporate Finance Limited, advisors specialising in private company M&A, buy outs and development capital.
"WirelessMatch is perfectly positioned to provide a targeted resource for individuals looking to invest directly into emerging mobile or wireless companies" - 1 March, 2005 - Frank Landamore, Editor: Inventique, press release from Wessex Round Table of Inventors
"WirelessMatch fills a need enabling companies to raise money in the tricky sub £1.5m range, and develop to the next stage. I do think it is a good service and it will be interesting to see how it gets on" - 25 February, 2005 - Paddy MccGwire, Managing Director, Cobalt Corporate Finance Limited - Advisors for Media and Technology companies
"WirelessMatch is a much needed approach to bridge the equity funding gap. The Wireless sector is one of the most promising areas in technology investing today, but without early stage investing a lot of compelling innovation and value creation opportunities will get passed over." - 16 February, 2005 - James B. Gambrell, Managing Director Wireless, at Interregnum plc, a full-service technology merchant bank
"The system works by screening applicants that apply to be listed on the site by performing an expert technological, commercial and financial review. This process allows WirelessMatch to determine whether the applicants are investment ready. Once the vetting process has been successfully completed, companies’ details are listed on WirelessMatch.co.uk where they are exposed to the WirelessMatch investor network." - 4 February, 2005 - Tom Allchorne, European Venture Capital Journal
"WirelessMatch seems like a pretty good idea, as very early stage investment is notoriously hard to come by, these days. Plus, most entrepreneurs tend to be a little light on the financial side of things and can be hopelessly optimistic on the commercial. So an independent review can be pretty helpful." - 3 February, 2005 - Editor Mobile-weblog.com
"With many venture capitalists vacating the sub €3.6 million private equity market, there is an increasing funding gap opening up for young companies looking to expand in the dynamic and fast-growth wireless sector." - 2 February, 2005 - Tornado-Insider
"What a wonderful idea. My very best of luck."Tomi Ahonen
"Fledgling companies operating in the wireless technology sector are set to benefit from an additional source of funding, thanks to the launch of WirelessMatch."
- 1 February, 2005 - Elliot Davis, Editor: Deal Alert, Growthbusiness.co.uk
“The WirelessMatch concept is very exciting for start-up and early stage wireless companies and
I believe this initiative will encourage and accelerate further developments of companies in the wireless and mobile sectors.” - 1 February, 2005 - Nigel Spray, managing partner of Frontiers Capital, a development capital firm specialising in telecommunications and wireless investments.
