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Find an Angel Investor, Without Going Through Hell

Startup Professionals Musings

This is perhaps the most reliable source of information on angel investor groups across the world, and the software is used by most of the other angel organizations mentioned below for deal flow. It boasts 595 member-managed groups and VCs, 30,203 investors, and 2,900 new company applications a month. Keiretsu Forum.

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

Gust

As a business lawyer working with startups in technology and digital media every day, I’m fortunate to have a front-row seat as entrepreneurs create value out of thin air. Political candidates can give all the stump speeches they want, but ultimately, the prescription is simple (though not easy): Entrepreneurial innovation.

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What are the most valuable recommendations in order to raise money from VCs connected via Gust?

Gust

To begin with, it is important to understand some basic facts about the world of entrepreneurial finance: There are many more entrepreneurs than there are investors, with the result that only one company out of every 400 that seeks venture funding actually receives it. If they’re legitimate, they will.

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July 17 NYC: Event for Angel Investors Only

David Teten

Must be an individual Accredited Investor who plans to make a private investment in 2013. Empire Angels is a member-led New York City based angel group of young finance professionals which seeks to invest in and support early stage technology ventures with a focus on young, US based entrepreneurs.

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July 17 NYC: Event for Angel Investors Only

David Teten

Must be an individual Accredited Investor who plans to make a private investment in 2013. Empire Angels is a member-led New York City based angel group of young finance professionals which seeks to invest in and support early stage technology ventures with a focus on young, US based entrepreneurs.

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What are some ways you can keep track of startups you are evaluating/diligencing/investing in?

Gust

At the moment, Gust for individual angels is only available to Accredited Investors who either (a) belong to an official angel group, venture fund or other organization that provides verification of their investor status, or (b) have already invested in (or been invited by) a startup using Gust for its investor relations communications.

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Tips for Success via Business Crowdfunding

Hearpreneur

Business owners and entrepreneurs are flocking to a variety of platforms to help give their businesses a needed financial injection from the public. Crowdfunding can range from game developers raising money for an entire game to entrepreneurs finding enough backing to create their next exciting product.