The Next Web

MAY 4, 2013

Previously, he worked in venture capital in Europe. He is a part-time hacker, angel investor, and product advisor, and was selected from more than 300 people to “shadow” Dave McClure at 500 Startups. Here’s the hard cold truth: Your chances of raising money from US investors are extremely low. Meet investors.

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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?” Here are three of the largest flocks: Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Amsterdam-based Rockstart Accelerator , one of the many, many startup accelerators in Europe, is taking the first class of startups who’ve graduated from its six-month program stateside this month.

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Growthink Blog

AUGUST 6, 2013

There are hundreds of thousands of individual or "angel" investors in the United States (and many more throughout the world). This is many, many times greater than the mere 6,000 members of angel investor groups. And here''s the key: the vast majority of these individual investors are what I call "latent angel investors."

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Because starting a company and growing it is hard no matter where you are, but the difficulty is magnified in Europe, where people are divided by geography, regulation, language and cultural prejudice. So, what can Europe do about it? Access to capital continues to be a challenge in Europe. Here are my three recommendations.

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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.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

Partners for a New Beginning (PNB), a public-private partnership housed at the Aspen Institute, is organizing a Venture Capital, Private Equity and Angel Investor Delegation from the Maghreb. Europe will need to source about 20% of its energy from renewable sources; the Maghreb presents a unique opportunity to source solar energy.

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Gust

JULY 12, 2012

The goal was to share our experiences in the realm of angel investing with an array of global audiences, by participating in various lectures, discussions and workshops. In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 24, 2014

But if we’re honest, Amsterdam is currently outdone by several places in Europe. This includes lowering the barriers for angel investors and giving entrepreneurs a second or third chance if they fail. Entrepreneur Europe Analysis and Opinion' This requires a risk appetite for gutsy ideas.

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The Next Web

JULY 20, 2013

But if our website says that Credo invests in IT, Internet, mobile or healthcare startups predominantly in Central Europe, I just don’t feel obliged to respond to a gold mine in Mongolia or Australian TV production studio. More on getting inspired by global leaders from Central Europe in my next post…. Image credit: Thinkstock.

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techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

There has been no shortage of controversy and criticism around the convertible note, a popular investing vehicle that’s used by seed stage and angel investors. Enterprise. Smartphones. Digital Cameras. Headphones. CrunchBase. Hot topics. Disrupt SF. Sometimes these loans have a valuation cap and/or a discount. About & Staff.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

In addition to helping manage the board Chris also helps represent the interests of the angel investors / common stock holders. Oh, and did I mention: Roger – NYC, Rob/Rory – NorCal, Nick/Chris – London & me – Los Angeles. You may have an opinion on your market-entry strategy for Europe.

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Transformify

AUGUST 1, 2019

Our guest today is Carlos Mallen, Senior Vice President, Human Resources for the Americas and Europe, Exela. Prior to the formation of Exela, he was the SVP, Human Resources for Americas and Europe at SourceHOV. Lilia Stoyanov is CEO and angel investor at Transformify. No talent shall be left behind. About the author.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

above inflation yet in many markets in the US & Europe prices were rising at 10-25% per year. 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.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2013

Amsterdam-based startup accelerator Rockstart last year launched a program to find and support ten teams of startup founders in Europe. The startup accelerator also announced that it will incorporate lean startup methodology as a key aspect in its upcoming program, and will be the first in Europe to do so.

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Transformify

AUGUST 9, 2018

I was speaking at an UN event when someone in the audience asked ‘’ Can remote work address the refugee crisis in Europe?’’ ’’ At the time, the refugees were wondering the roads of Europe, being relocated from one refugee center to another. RebuildLives has a similar story.

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VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

It’s worth noting that angel investment platforms such as AngelList and CircleUp are excluded from this definition. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location. The motivation for equity crowdfunding as an investment is intrinsic, driven by a combination of social and financial return. .

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The Next Web

JANUARY 16, 2014

Having raised a $35m Series A round from Accel Partners and angel investors behind ebay, Flickr and Squarespace to expand their global presence (which now include offices in San Francisco, Berlin, Paris and Rio), 99designs remain the darlings of the Aussie startup scene and one to watch. Accelerators.

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techcrunch.com

AUGUST 12, 2012

She attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, majoring in Writing and Art, and moved to New York City shortly after graduation to work in the Media industry. After four years of living in New York and attending courses at New York University, she returned to Los Angeles in. Enterprise. Smartphones. Headphones.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 18, 2011

He led the department to 400% growth : MSN became the number one portal in Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and numerous Asian countries. “I’ve been an angel investor in private companies since the late 1990s, and I invested in eight start-ups. There is something very special here and it must be preserved.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 5, 2014

Many accelerators and angel investors preach that a startup in its earliest phases should predominantly focus on solving a real problem for an individual/company. Entrepreneur Europe Analysis and Opinion' This story continues at The Next Web.

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Gust

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

There are surprisingly few such conferences, for the very good reason that there are actually relatively few such people (venture capitalists and ‘professional’ angel investors) to attend them! But that said, here are the biggest (i.e., “only” events of their type): Business Angels. Both Angels and VCs.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Due to the language and culture issues in Europe we opted for a country structure with an MD in each country and local sales, marketing & customers support staff. And as a VC, mentor, angel investor and founder of Launchpad LA I live it as a routine of my life. I *think* he found the conversation relieving and confirming.

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VC Cafe

JULY 30, 2012

6) Equity Crowdfunding – I’ve covered the different types of Crowdfunding on the post Startup Equity Crowdfunding grows in Europe. The sector is yet to be regulated and there are concerns about alignment of investors, but nevertheless it is a viable way to get the first bucks to build a product.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I’ve been told that people are coming from Europe and all over the states in addition to heavy Oklahoma resident registration. Even commerical innovation conferences don’t reach this level of participation. I’d call that success and the reason is this is an incredible value. But there’s more…diversity.

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techcrunch.com

JUNE 20, 2012

The company is also announcing that it has raised a $6 million Series A from undisclosed angel investors. Enterprise. Smartphones. Digital Cameras. Headphones. CrunchBase. Hot topics. Disrupt SF. Startup Battlefield. Bright Unveils A Data-Driven Approach To The Job Search, Raises $6M. Crunchbase. BRIGHT MEDIA CORPORATION. Funding: $6M.

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Anyhow, fast-forward to 2021 and it almost feels like startup advisor roles have fallen a bit out of fashion as everyone scrambles to be an angel investor, a scout or solo capitalist. They’re hiring in a variety of roles across US, Canada, Europe and Remote. Never underestimate the power of defaults!

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Transformify

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

We have members of the team based in the UK, Asia, the US, Australia and across Europe. Lilia Stoyanov is CEO and angel investor at Transformify. We're extremely proud of the talented team we've built and would not have been able to do this without a remote working set up. About the author.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

The great-grandson of Hermogenes Lopez had a long history as an executive and angel investor prior to taking on the leadership role at Hawkers. The company is also launching new products, including contact lenses and prescription eyewear as it looks to expand to the Americas, Australia and throughout Europe.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2018

It also makes it easier for angel investors to find good investment opportunities. Europe, Asia and South America. Founded in 2010, the website aims to assist new entrepreneurs by helping them grow their businesses by offering assistance in sourcing capital and talent.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 31, 2012

Kima Ventures , the French early-stage investment firm that wears the “most active angel investor in the world” badge it received from Business Insider last year with pride, is poised to let startups worldwide know it is just getting started.

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Transformify

JULY 17, 2019

Asia is amazing but the culture is completely different if compared to the US and Europe. Lilia Stoyanov is CEO and angel investor at Transformify. So, ensuring that company’s policies are aligned with the diversity hiring objectives is as key as team trainings and activities. How do you address such cases?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

The US market is worth more than $25 billion and Europe is the same. They photograph your stuff and provide a beautiful app where you can see what you have at any moment. So, let’s start with the basics. Asia is smaller but growing as wealth increases in large, urban environments.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

Definitely one of your steps towards expansion was your recently closed funding round, which attracted angel investors from all over Europe. Tell us about your advisory and investor teams? We have already plans to expand Embargo to other cities in the UK and the world. This and next year a lot will happen on this front.’.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

But angel investor Tim Ferriss found that things did not fall apart when he removed himself as a bottleneck – in fact, everyday business went on and ignored the fact that the CEO had stepped away. There is no single solution, as team by team management must be conducted differently. It all sounds like incredible stress for managers!

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2011

The Big Picture panel: social, mobile, advertising, TV, media – with Google’s Nikesh Arora, Jim Breyer (partner at Accel and board member at Facebook), Thomas Ebeling, Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn, angel investor and partner at Greylock), and Paul-Bernhard Kallen.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Dan is an entrepreneur, and angel investor and became a highly sought-after coach in the SaaS industry and founder of SaaS academy after exiting three technology companies within a ten-year period. He's an entrepreneur, angel investor and became a highly sought after coach in the SaaS industry. This is John Jantsch.

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