David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

In venture capital in particular, early-stage companies are often operating in frontier industries, where the rules are unpredictable and conventional analytic frameworks may be misleading. Sources like Crunchbase , Angel List , and Seed Invest even give this data away for free or very low cost. are using AngelMob.co

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As a globally focused LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes? Methodology.

Early Stage 60

Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 60

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

What would the VC corollary to Touched by an Angel, be. I was on a panel earlier this week with several other investors from Angel Groups in the Valley. One of my comments was that we would likely see more institutionalization of angel groups and syndication of deals among groups. See you next time.

Pre-Money Valuation 28

Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2013

This week, I spoke to one of the longest running and most active angel groups in the country, the New York Angels. For a long time, they were basically the only game in town for seed and early stage funding in NYC. Luckily for all of us, including the New York Angels themselves, the ecosystem has bloomed.

Angel Groups 124

Angel Groups Angel Investor Aggregator New York 124

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A major angel group uses Influitive , an advocate management tool, to track, activate and motivate their members. Data companies focused on early-stage startups include Aingel , fundsUP , Preseries , PredictLeads , and Sploda. The Pocket Negotiator is very early-stage attempt to aid in the negotiating process itself.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

David Teten

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

This may make sense from the individual perspective of a given VC, but collectively it ensures that early-stage companies are overvalued. But, the traditional wealth management industry does not make fees on angel investing, so it’s an underpublicized opportunity. In aggregate, angels are significant investors.

Management 114

Management Pre-Money Valuation Venture Capital New Hampshire 114

Professor VC

AUGUST 14, 2012

In many respects, the service is similar to the way Angel Groups operate, or at least the way Sand Hill Angels, where I was a long time member does. Jury is still out, but I'm excited to track their progress and am optimistic that there will be a successful angel investment crowdfunding platform.

Accredited Investor 42

Accredited Investor SEC Cap Table Angel Groups 42