Angels Finding Strength in Numbers

As the saying goes, “there is strength in numbers” and that is probably the main benefit or working as part of a group of angel investors. However, groups are not always good. When run poorly, they can stifle and smother members of the group and end up sabotaging their progress. However, when a group is well run, amazing and wonderful things often happen.

I am agree with the concept. A single and risky investment is no match to the exciting scenerio available in the group investment concept. A group can perform the market research in a fast and effecient way which is necessary prior to any investment. Also in the condition of any loss, you are not alone and a financial help is always available.

Angel groups are either member-led or professionally managed by non-affiliated managers. We'll compare and contrast the two in an upcoming post so you can learn more about their respective pros and cons.

I think a group of investors would be better because there will be a lot of sources of funds for a project. And I believe a business that was started by a group of angel investors will be more stable because there will be a lot of ideas that can be gathered and shared to achieve the goal of the organization.

I prefer the group because if we do any mistake, there will be another one to correct us. Similarly we can share the successful tips with others. It is easy to copy the successful formula rather than to try it ourself and succeed. It will take some time. But we must see that there is no person in the group trying to dominate others.

I think in this day when all investment carry some risk with them, investing alone is not an option. It is much wiser to share risk, share the possibility of mistake and the mistakes themselves with other investors. But most important thing of not being alone is gathering important experiences of a group and improving the odds for successful investment.

Well, it's very old and very good principle that the strength increases with numbers. And I'm sure that it is an absolutely right decision that Angel investing groups are springing up in key financial centers throughout Asia. I think that the investments into the Asia will be the most profitable in the nearest future.

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Thanks for everyone's comment. Quite a consensus. Aaron discusses the differences between member-led and professionally-managed groups in his recent post, From Chaos to Order: How to Manage Your Angel Group. Take a look if you're interested in organizing an angel group in the future.

I guess i fall on this category, an angel investor and i quote “You don’t have to an expert to join.” I am a novice in here and still in a shady part, that need enlightenment and support from you guys.

I'm very much intrigued by the entire concept of angel investing. I really hadn't been aware that it took on so many different angles, such as the syndicate as mentioned in another article and in fact, venture companies. I always thought of it as a solo adventure, so to speak. I continue to learn from my time here, not just with the articles themselves, but the comments.

That's the exact reason why we're here! To seek out useful information and share with all, with the hopes of turning “thinking” angels into “acting” angels. Do let us know if you have any questions!

Thank you for visiting often. The articles provide points of discussions but it's through the comment area that we get to interact and learn from each other.

In fact, angel investing can be a team or solo sport. For new investors, it's best to co-invest, to both spread the risks as they learn the ropes. Although some seasoned investors prefer to invest solo, they might co-invest if the financing round exceeds their usual investment limits.

That's the exact reason why we're here! To seek out useful information and share with all, with the hopes of turning “thinking” angels into “acting” angels. Do let us know if you have any questions!

Thank you for visiting often. The articles provide points of discussions but it's through the comment area that we get to interact and learn from each other.

In fact, angel investing can be a team or solo sport. For new investors, it's best to co-invest, to both spread the risks as they learn the ropes. Although some seasoned investors prefer to invest solo, they might co-invest if the financing round exceeds their usual investment range.

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