The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The event presenter, FUND, is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections.

Technical Review 154

Technical Review Software Review Illinois Due Diligence 154

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections.

Chad 111

Chad Illinois Nepal Haiti 111

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

If your startup is looking for an angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. One of the most common questions I get is “How do I find angel investors?” Angel investors are people too. Or does it?

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor North America South America Accredited Investor 120

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

This is the fourth article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. Markets like these are very kind to angel investors because you get taken out early and see a nice pop on your investment.

Cap Table 283

Cap Table Angel Investor Liquidation Preference Deal Flow 283

Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

Gust (the company I founded) is the online platform used by over 45,000 accredited angel investors and VCs, from over 1,000 angel groups and venture funds, in 74 countries, to manage their startup deals. Gust News angel investor Gust startup deals' [shameless plug alert.but you asked!].

Angel Investor 119

Angel Investor Belarus Portugal Accredited Investor 119

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

AngelList 101 : As you know, AngelList is a platform where angels can invest in semi-screened tech deals. It should help some entrepreneurs to better access early-stage capital and should allow some angel investors better access to deal flow. So What’s the Big Deal? Both are right.

Syndicate 356

Syndicate Syndication Cofounder Early Stage 356

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

If your startup is looking for an Angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of Angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. The challenge is to find the right Angel for you, and for your situation. Angel investors are people too. Or does it? Keiretsu Forum.

North America 289

North America Rhode Island Accredited Investor Angel Investor 289

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The average investment horizon for angel funds is between eight and ten years. This setup is incredibly investor-friendly because investors may pick and choose whatever companies they want to invest in from the deal flow.

Seed Stage 127

Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 127

Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The Valley produces world-class entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists and successful high-tech companies – all growing and creating jobs on one relatively small peninsula. Many other communities are entrepreneur-friendly and, by any measure, have the tools in place to spawn new high growth companies.

Silicon Valley 107

Silicon Valley Southern California Tucson Seattle 107

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

The dinner parties now are filled with self-righteous angel investors bragging about how many deals they are in on. The best angels will do very well just at the best real estate investors did well in good times and bad. Investors are conformists by nature. And so Buzzkill Suster continues.

Florida 299

Florida Technical Review San Antonio Los Angeles 299

Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

Gust (the company I founded) is the online platform used by over 45,000 accredited angel investors and VCs, from over 1,000 angel groups and venture funds, in 74 countries, to manage their startup deals. Gust News angel investor Gust startup deals' [shameless plug alert.but you asked!].

Angel Investor 70

Angel Investor Belarus Portugal Accredited Investor 70

Gust

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

However, there is actually much more to Gust than is apparent on the surface, or even from the viewpoint of a current user (either entrepreneur or investor). This is a completely insane and complex vision (but what the heck, we’re entrepreneurs!)

Belarus 107

Belarus Kazakhstan Portugal Accredited Investor 107

Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

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. One of the primary ones is the referral source.

Angel Groups 159

Angel Groups Elevator Pitch Software Review Deal Flow 159

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

This is the second article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. But the problem is that most deals – even really promising ones – fail. Access to Deal Flow.

Angel Investor 288

Angel Investor Deal Flow Viral Algorithm 288

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I believe the rise in angel investing is here to stay and the professionalization of this class (aka “super angels&# or “micro VC&# ) is a good thing for the VC industry and for entrepreneurs. But I fear that for most angel investors who invest over the long haul angel investing will not be a profitable endeavor.

Silicon Valley 306

Silicon Valley Deal Flow Angel Investor Cofounder 306

Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

As a very active angel investor myself, I frankly can’t imagine how I could keep track of all the pieces without Gust. However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides.

Angel Investor 150

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor Early Stage 150

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). I find that one of my best sources of deal flow is from lawyers. I know that people have an allergy to lawyers out of fear of being screwed.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This is the third article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. But while I prefer a certain naive optimism in founders I can’t see the logic that this extends to angel investors.

Angel Investor 284

Angel Investor Early Stage Cap Table Deal Flow 284

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Small investment firms often have interns and entrepreneurs in residence passing through, each of which is a security risk. I said we had a lot of deal flow. – angel investor networks ( AngelList , FundersClub , OurCrowd , Republic *, SeedInvest ). . 2) Market . Her answer? ‘I

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections.

Chicago 147

Chicago Illinois New York City Cofounder 147

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2012

If your startup desperately needs an investor, you may not care if the investor is a so-called “angel” investor, or a venture capitalist (VC). Successful serial entrepreneurs usually find it easier to raise money from venture capitalists. The money is the same color in either case. The basics are simple.

IRR 248

IRR Term Sheet Startup Valuation 248

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Annual Deal Pipeline for Selected VCs and Angel Investor Groups. Acquirer/ Investor. Angel groups using Gust. At ffVC, our primary origination strategy is to provide a high level of services to entrepreneurs, and then let word of mouth spread. I’ve shown below some specific data from a range of VCs.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

As a very active angel investor myself, I frankly can’t imagine how I could keep track of all the pieces without Gust. However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides.

Angel Investor 89

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor Early Stage 89

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

This dynamic births serial entrepreneurs and motivates angels and venture capitalists to pull their friends into investment deals. For the first-time entrepreneur or founder looking for seed stage funding, this circle can be especially difficult to penetrate.

Angel Investor 80

Angel Investor Startup San Francisco Social Media 80

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

This is the third article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. But I prefer a certain naive optimism in founders but I can’t see that this extends to angel investors.

Angel Investor 152

Angel Investor Cap Table Early Stage Deal Flow 152

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

Earlier this year at the FUND Conference in Austin, Texas, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections.

Texas 74

Texas Advisory Board Startup Angel Investor 74

Austin Startup

JANUARY 28, 2020

In 2017, we released the Texas Startup Manifesto , outlining a vision of a united Texas startup ecosytsem where startup entrepreneurs treat the four major metropolitan areas as one big city when they are recruiting talent, fundraising, and acquiring customers. One time we invaded Fort Worth with more than 100 entrepreneurs on THREE buses?—?one

Houston 86

Houston San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas 86

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

If your startup desperately needs an investor, you may not care if the investor is a so-called “angel” investor, or a venture capitalist (VC). Successful serial entrepreneurs usually find it easier to raise money from venture capitalists. The money is the same color in either case. The basics are simple.

IRR 225

IRR Startup Term Sheet Angel Investor 225

A Crowded Space

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Mark Suster points out 4 obvious channels for introductions : lawyers, recruiters, portfolio companies, and other entrepreneurs. There is also other VCs and angel investors. The questions are: How good is the deal flow of the referrer? Quality of Referrer’s Network (their deal flow).

Angel Investor 68

Angel Investor Deal Flow Networking Portfolio 68

Tim Keane

MAY 22, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « Compensation for Entrepreneurs | Main. Pick Your Investor With Care.   Deals that were put together so poorly that the entrepreneur had little room to work. 

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Offshore Warrant Angel Investor 60

The Startup Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

Earlier this year at the FUND Conference in Austin, Texas, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections.

Startup 77

Startup Texas Angel Investor Mobile 77

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2016

We had several high level goals: Understand how AngelList and Syndicates worked by actively participating; Be able to experiment with seed investments outside of our themes; Extend our network of entrepreneurs and angel investors; and. Most active syndicate member investment total: $905k across 41 of our 42 FG Angels deals. %

Syndicate 70

Syndicate Syndication Angel Investor Portfolio 70

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. And if you’re an entrepreneur you should look for investors that play across the entire spectrum.

Silicon Valley 280

Silicon Valley Early Stage Portfolio Chad 280

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 7, 2011

At today's session, therefore, all our entrepreneurs were pitching from Malaysia. Another entrepreneur from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Darren Panag with Convep Mobilogy , pitched AppsAsia, a mobile platform for business apps on various mobile devices such as iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and so on. ISA Innovation. A mistake, in my opinion.

Malaysia 114

Malaysia Incubator Silicon Valley Entrepreneur 114

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 15, 2011

If you can’t find a sure thing, the next best bet is to learn from the best practices of successful investors. Here are tips from active angel investors who have enjoyed success with some of today’s leading technology companies: Investors Rely on Networks. Investors Stay Involved. We start with the people first.

Exit Strategy 167

Exit Strategy Balance Sheet Salary Startup 167

The Startup Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

At this year’s FUND Conference in Austin, Texas, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections.

Fort Worth 61

Fort Worth Phoenix Houston Dallas 61

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 6, 2012

For me, the essence of the conversation comes back to making your own decision as an investor. As an angel investor, I invested in many things and passed on many things. As a VC investor, I invest in a few things and pass on many things. It’s never the existing investors, even if I like working with them.

Syndicate 136

Syndicate Syndication Cofounder Angel Investor 136