First Flight are currently working with a number of start-up companies who are looking to appoint Investing Non-Execs & Advisory Board Members for their latest projects...
Role 1162 - Muev Ltd: Investing Non Execs & Advisors (Finance, Sales & Marketing, Automative Supply, Electric Vehicles)
Investing Non-Executive Directors (Non-Exec) and Advisors with backgrounds / experience in high growth start-up businesses for a disruptive technology in the fast-growing world of Electric Vehicles. Our client is supported by the Enterprise Lab, Imperial College London, and the Ministry of Science and Technology within the Govt. of Pakistan.
The business concept is to deliver an “EV Skateboard” (battery as floorpan, in-hub motors, steering (where all 4 wheels can turn through 90 degrees!), suspension, braking and control systems in a modular package. This will be used by small volume Car Manufacturers, Military applications, Classic Car converters and the like providing a ready-made Electric Vehicle solution, thus speeding delivery and reducing costs.
The company is looking to strengthen their Board with the appointment of 4 Investing Non-Executive Directors and 2 investing Advisors to contribute their knowledge, experience and networks to the growth of the company.
The Non-Executive Directors and Advisors will be encouraged to become shareholders in the Company to align their interests with that of the existing Directors who are shareholders.
As an engineer driven business this is a start-up seeking input from investing NED’s and Advisors within the following areas of expertise:
- CFO with fund raising experience for early-stage businesses.
- Manufacturing and supply chain ideally from an automotive background and EV experience would be a bonus.
- Batteries / Motors / Controllers in the electric vehicle space
- Sales and Marketing with an automotive background and EV experience would be a bonus.
- Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supply experience generally
Role 1163 - Orb Connect Ltd: Investing NED/Board Member (Technology and Finance)
Investing Non-Executive Directors and Advisory Board Members are required for our client in the Telecommunications sector, Orb Connect Ltd, based in London.
Orb Connect is a progressive company with disruptive technology which seeks to address three fundamental challenges that limit broadband coverage in rural and remote regions (base stations, backhaul and power). It is a user hosted device with TV whitespace/5g backhaul conceived to shift the cost of deploying networks from operators solely to a shared model (User-operator).
The Non-Executive Directors and Advisory Board Members will be encouraged to become shareholders in the company to align the incoming Non-Executive’s interest with that of the existing Directors who are all shareholders.
Orb’s Board is seeking experienced investors to provide expertise that adds value to the goals of the company and compliments the skills of the existing team. As investors their goals are aligned with those of the Founder and the Executive. The contribution of each NED’s/Board Member or Advisory Board Member is directed towards specific goals or targets, and reward mechanisms exist for achievement (defined below). In particular, there is an expectation that they will leverage their networks to assist Orb in the achievement of its goals. The specifics around the role are developed and agreed as a balance between the existing skills and expertise in the company already; the experience the potential NED’s/Board Members brings to the table, and how best to blend these together.
Role 1166 - Theenk Tea Ltd: Investing Non Execs (Finance, Sales & Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain)
Investing Non-Executive Directors (Non-Exec) with backgrounds / experience in high growth start-up businesses in the herbal remedy market that uses functional ingredients to support a healthy brain and mental wellbeing. THEENK TEA is a modern response to the modern customers’ needs.
Karolina Ba launched the business in 2019 after she was left with some nasty side effects from prescribed antidepressants. She decided to harness the power of nature to create a holistic experience to support the mind on a daily basis.
THEENK TEA is looking to strengthen their Board with the appointment of three Investing Non-Executive Directors to contribute their knowledge, experience and networks to the growth of the company.
The Non-Executive Directors will be encouraged to become shareholders in the Company to align their interests with that of the existing Directors who are shareholders.
THEENK TEA is the first product of its kind on the market. It’s been developed to support one of the most important organs in the human body - the brain. THEENK TEA uses functional herbal ingredients to support the brain function throughout the challenges of everyday life. It’s designed to maintain balanced energy levels, improve focus, relieve stress and help achieve a good night’s sleep.
THEENK is a set of award-winning carefully selected blends of 12 powerful herbs designed by our experienced herbalist to support healthy brain function and mental wellbeing throughout challenges of various times of the day. Each box is packed with functional adaptogens, nootropics and gentle stimulants divided into 3 functional blends for mornings, afternoons and evenings.
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