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How and Why To Be an Angel Investor

David Teten

Source: Center for Venture Research – Angel Market Analysis Report. Q: What is the typical profile of angel investors? Angel investors are generally former entrepreneurs and/or executives, who invest in privately-held, early-stage companies. Q: Why do people become angel investors? 1961- 1996.

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Want to Know How First Round Capital was Started?

Both Sides of the Table

Howard Morgan earned a PhD in Operations Research/Computer Science in 1968. Infonautics went public in 1996 and Half.com was sold to eBay in 2000. Josh and Howard began co-investing as angels and in 2005 they started a $10 million fund. Through his research he helped bring ARPANET to Philadelphia in 1973. and Half.com.

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A New Era For Entrepreneurs And Startups Has Begun

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a report just out, a record 156 operating companies went public in the U.S. That is a 65% increase in the number of IPOs over 2012, and the highest proceeds raised since the year 2000. The percent of entrepreneurs who are Baby Boomer starting a business since 1996 has grown from 14.3 percent to 23.4

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