Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2016

As an active angel investor myself, I understand how the process works, and I see the disappointment in the eyes of entrepreneurs who approach angel groups for funding and often get turned away for not being timely or prepared in the minds of potential investors. These are all accredited investors who risk their own money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2015

New crowd funding platforms on the Internet, like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , as well as the Jobs Act of 2012 , are expected by many to ramp up regular people’s ability to fund new opportunities and kill the need for angel groups. Rose, according to his recent book, “ Angel Investing.” Neither does David S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Perhaps because of their focus on building a large portfolio, or their competitiveness, these angels sometimes accept valuations that cause later friction while moving to VCs, or even other angel groups. It’s the right way to get money without giving up too much equity or control of your business.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angel investors come from a variety of ages, backgrounds, and professions. I’m not your average angel. I’m not active in an angel group. I live in a small town surrounded by farms and I made my first angel investment at 29 because my dad said it was a good idea. I’m a mom, a full-time sales manager, and recruiter.

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Business Plan Blog

JANUARY 2, 2014

How Crowdfunding is Affecting Angel Group Investment. government’s long standing restrictions on fundraising has given life to a new type of financing called crowdfunding that allows Angel and other early stage investors to quickly assemble a group of investors over the internet. An easing on some of the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Over the past 10 years, I have had the opportunity to see how the process works, several times from the startup side, and more recently from the angel perspective (as a member of an angel group selection committee). Line up an experienced team. Remember the old adage that “investors fund people, not ideas.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2020

Perhaps because of their focus on building a large portfolio, or their competitiveness, these angels sometimes accept valuations that cause later friction while moving to VCs, or even other angel groups. It’s the right way to get money without giving up too much equity or control of your business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2016

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. At least ten online portals are already gearing up to help regular people buy startup equity, without abiding by accredited investor rules.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Over the past 10 years, I have had the opportunity to see how the process works, several times from the startup side, and more recently from the angel perspective (as a member of an angel group selection committee). Line up an experienced team. Remember the old adage that “investors fund people, not ideas.”

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Let’s take a few minutes to examine the kind of equity financing available to small or early stage businesses. In most cases, these applicants for equity funding must be rooted in technology to apply to this limited discussion. Often grouped into formal organizations, these investors are sophisticated, helpful, and connected.

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. VIII: The Leading Flexible VCs, With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing. We plan to raise $2.5m

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Gust

APRIL 23, 2014

From a completely biased perspective, I’d nominate the nascent and not yet completely visible rise of online equity investing platforms. Gust News angel groups businesses financial industry Gust innovations startups' original post can be found on Quora @ [link] *.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 30, 2017

TL;DR : Elite accelerators have cemented themselves as the universities of the entrepreneurial world; offering a bundle of resources in exchange for a price (tuition in form of equity). in exchange for a price: usually 6–9% of equity, with (sometimes) heavy anti-dilution rights, and pro-rata rights. Some VCs really do add value.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 27, 2017

These connections are likely best when firms are networked with other sources of capital vertically (angel groups, venture debt, private equity and investment bank relationships) and horizontally (in-market and out-of-market venture capital firms).

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Don’t expect the pomp and celebrity of the Angels on Shark Tank , but they do ask a lot of the right questions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2014

Perhaps because of their focus on building a large portfolio, or their competitiveness, these angels sometimes accept valuations that cause later friction while moving to VCs, or even other angel groups. It’s the right way to get money without giving up too much equity or control of your business.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Hold everyone accountable (including yourself) Stacey Cleveland , Equity Strategist for Employee Engagement at Google, left us with some wise words: “We don’t have all the answers, we may ask you to google it.” Prepare interviews to make it an easier experience for the interviewee) 2. Collect Data 3. Evaluate subtle messages 4.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2012

As a member of the local Angel group selection committee, I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations to investors, and I’ve never seen one that was too short - maybe short on content, but not short on pages! What equity is the company willing to give in return for the investment? What is the current valuation of the company?

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

If you’re here on gust.com as an entrepreneur, I think you should know that many angel investor groups like convertible notes, mainly for one of the reasons Fred mentions: angel groups often look at relatively early stages, and the convertible note puts off the valuation for later, when – everybody involved.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

public, private, debt, equity, market return, concessionary capital, etc. If you’re newer to angel investing, angel groups are a great avenue to build your understanding and confidence as an investor. Join your peers to discuss these topics, make connections, and exchange ideas about the future of angel investing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Here is the inverse, sometimes called reverse due diligence, describing what you should do to validate your investor before signing up for an equity partnership. Of course, you need to listen for biases, but local angel group leaders can quickly tell you who the bad angels and good angels are, and what kind of terms they typically demand.

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Gust

DECEMBER 16, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Don’t expect the pomp and celebrity of the Angels on Shark Tank , but they do ask a lot of the right questions.

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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Individual investors who provide financial funding to startups are called ‘Angel Investors.’ Angel investors may invest individually or as part of an angel group, which are usually local organizations made up of Accredited Investors*. Various terms such as price cap, discount, conversion to equity, etc.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2011

As a member of the local Angel group selection committee, I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations to investors, and I’ve never seen one that was too short - maybe short on content, but not short on pages! What equity is the company willing to give in return for the investment? What is the current valuation of the company?

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. – angel investor networks ( AngelList , FundersClub , OurCrowd , Republic *, SeedInvest ).

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Up and Running

APRIL 8, 2013

External capital sources come in three flavors: debt, equity and alternatives. Equity is a cash investment in exchange for a percentage ownership of the company. It is not uncommon for a company to raise equity investments even before it has finished stocking its shelves or building a prototype or made a first sale. or greater.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Angels and equity: there are businesses and angel funds out there in various parts of the U.S. It’s very possible that in your own local community, you could get connected to Angel investors who all work together and put together a small fund and invest half million to a million dollars a year. Gust.com , check it out.

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David Teten

JANUARY 28, 2013

The only way to get data is to reach out to individual angels. Unfortunately, angels aren’t easy to find; many intentionally keep a low profile. Researchers are forced to rely on angel group registries and word of mouth. First, all respondents are accredited and belong to angel groups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Here is the inverse, sometimes called reverse due diligence, describing what you should do to validate your investor before signing up for an equity partnership. Of course, you need to listen for biases, but local angel group leaders can quickly tell you who the bad angels and good angels are, and what kind of terms they typically demand.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

How to make the most out of angel group participation. How to collaborate effectively with other angel groups. We will also discuss the latest trends in angel investing and where the industry is headed next. For a preview of the discussion, see “ Introduction to Angel Investing ”.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2010

As a member of the local angel group Selection Committee, I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations to investors, and I’ve never seen one that was too short - maybe short on content, but not short on pages! What equity is the company willing to give in return for the investment? What is the current valuation of the company?

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2018

While angel investors are similar to venture capitalists, they work with smaller companies and have a less business-like approach to funding. Angel investors or angel groups are often comprised of former entrepreneurs with experience in raising capital and owning their own business. Private Funding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2018

by either angel groups or VCs alone. In fact, there are many types of crowdfunding, including donations, reward, pre-orders, loans, and equity. People see recent equity investors making billions by getting in early, ala Facebook and Amazon, and may not be prepared for the high probability of losing everything.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 31, 2016

Here are tips to recognize and short-circuit seven behaviors that are sure to jeopardize your equity funding later on. He’s formed multiple venture capital funds, founded angel groups, and is an angel investor. It’s hard enough to start a company without self-inflicted pain. Starting a company for the wrong reason.

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Gust

AUGUST 19, 2012

As a member of the local Angel group selection committee, I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations to investors, and I’ve never seen one that was too short – maybe short on content, but not short on pages! What equity is the company willing to give in return for the investment? What is the current valuation of the company?

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Early Growth Financial Services

MAY 6, 2014

What are the choices when it comes to raising equity capital? ? Angel investors. The investment is usually in the form of equity or possibly a convertible note that converts to equity when the company obtains a larger round of financing. Friends and family.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Here is the inverse, sometimes called reverse due diligence, describing what you should do to validate your investor before signing up for an equity partnership. Of course, you need to listen for biases, but local angel group leaders can quickly tell you who the bad angels and good angels are, and what kind of terms they typically demand.

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