Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 22, 2020
As a long-time advisor to entrepreneurs, and a former angel myself, I still find startups confused about the definition of an angel investor, and how and when to attract one. Here are some key points to consider in finding one for you: Look for accredited angels and groups rather than individuals.
Gust
OCTOBER 20, 2011
Individual accredited investors in typical angel deals put personal capital at risk for an equity share of growth-oriented, start-up companies. These angel investors generally invest $25,000 to $100,000 in a round totaling $250,000 to $1,000,000. A local network of angels is critical to achieving a diversified portfolio.
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www.paulgraham.com
APRIL 28, 2010
When youhear people talking about a successful angel investor, theyre notsaying "He got a 4x liquidation preference." Mechanics Angel investors often syndicate deals, which means they join togetherto invest on the same terms. Dont feel like you have to join a syndicate, though. VCs can be fast followers.
Austin Startup
AUGUST 7, 2017
In addition to our mentoring program, we host “Ask Me Anything” sessions with entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists designed to help get new people plugged in as efficiently as possible. Epic Office Hours” is a speed dating event with dozens of entrepreneurs, mentors and investors meeting in rapid fire.
www.paulgraham.com
APRIL 28, 2010
If your friends or family happen to be rich, the line blurs betweenthem and angel investors. At Viaweb we got our first $10,000 ofseed money from our friend Julian, but he was sufficiently richthat its hard to say whether he should be classified as a friendor angel. Angel Investors Angels are individual rich people.
Tim Keane
APRIL 12, 2006
Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « "What Makes an Attractive Angel Investment" | Main. | Ten questions the entrepreneur should ask the (prospective) investor. The best salesperson is. » April 12, 2006.
David Teten
DECEMBER 3, 2019
That Google document provides cut and pasteable text I can share with other investors, based on their stage, focus, and appetite. . Other investors are using Trello , Basecamp , and Monday for making sure that everyone at the firm knows one anothers’ long-term OKRs and short-term projects.
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