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Angel Investing 4 – Why You Need Deep Pockets to Win Big

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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). Markets like these are very kind to angel investors because you get taken out early and see a nice pop on your investment. Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here.

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Why VCs Should Stop Trying to be Perfect

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If the deal is from out of your geography and/or out of your focus area or a deal is being referred by a well-know investor who normally co-invests with similar syndicates – at least ask yourself, “Why am I so lucky to be getting this call.”

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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions

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You have to decide where to lean in on follow-on rounds. You have to strike a balance between the commitment you have to each and every entrepreneur but also to your own reputation in the market not to be over-selling the performance of companies to downstream investors. Be careful not to spend all of your time on inbound.

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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The initial vulnerability will affect angel investors : The stock market and real estate impacts usually hit angel investors (excluding angel funds) before they hit VCs so that is where the initial hit will likely come again this time. I’ve heard them argued – I’m a bit circumspect.