Gust

AUGUST 27, 2014

Most are somewhere in between, focusing primarily on early-stage, high-growth companies with scalable business models. These are typically Internet-enabled, or consumer products, or medical devices. Benefits of joining a group include pooling deal flow, capital, domain expertise, and investing experience.

Angel Investor 133

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Angel Groups Syndicate 133

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. By definition, angels are accredited investors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Every investor likes to see opportunities that are large, with double-digit growth.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Venture Capital Startup 120

Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. When pitching to consumers, online or offline, the feedback will likely be on features and design.

Non-disclosure Agreement 160

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 160

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2016

Attractive businesses to investors may show revenues that double every year but don’t exceed the gross national product of your country. Investors do expect gross margins that exceed 50 percent, and double-digit penetration rates by the fifth year. Revenue and profit projections are not credible.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Angel Investor Reputation 120

Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 26, 2012

First, crowdfunding involving the sale of securities triggers the prohibitively expensive registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as generally no exemptions are available in many crowdfunding models. Some companies utilize pure donation models. Requirements on Intermediaries. What the Crowdfunding Provisions Mean.

SEC 58

SEC Securities and Exchange Commission Accredited Investor Private Placement 58

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2013

If your startup is looking for an Angel investor, does it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of Angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up? In reality, hitting large numbers of Angels in multiple locations with a generic pitch is one of the least productive approaches.

Angel Investor 252

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Silicon Valley Venture Capital 252

Berkonomics

APRIL 17, 2014

But there are many businesses that just won’t appeal to professional or knowledgeable investors. Are you an artist with a new record, a new movie idea, a new small product to offer? Perhaps you can attract a large number of investors who just want to support your idea, or get discounts for your product.

CPA 83

CPA SEC Accredited Investor .Net 83