Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Emailing or cold-calling them generally doesn’t work. Instead, you typically need a “warm referral” (or introduction) from someone they respect and trust — preferably a successful founder whom they have backed. In fact, in this new fundraising environment (with syndicates on AngelList , etc.),

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Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

One of my comments was that we would likely see more institutionalization of angel groups and syndication of deals among groups. One of the panelists mentioned that they have gotten very valuation sensitive (nothing wrong with that) and like to purchase preferred stock rather than invest in convertible notes. See you next time.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 12, 2006

We don’t like them and would prefer not to be involved. If the investors ideal size is smaller than your need, you ought to ask about syndication. If they don’t like to syndicate, or don’t have a track record of doing it, you will want to consider your options. Preferred Stock is the most usual form of investment today.

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

Some angel investors join together in syndicates. Just go to their website and send them an email. He might also want preferred stock, meaning a specialclass of stock that has some additional rights over the common stockeveryone else has. Startups valuations aresupposed to rise over time.

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