There was a day not long ago when a venture capitalist wouldn’t even look at a deal if all the entrepreneur was seeking was a minimal investment to get the company off the ground. Such investments were too small to consider and hardly worth their time. While this may have posed a problem for the [...]
Most people would define “investing” as the act of putting money into something with the expectation of getting more money out. But really, investing is about input and ROI. It doesn’t have to be only about cash. As an angel investor, you might have more to contribute to a business than just a check with [...]
Remember back in high school? The cool kids sat together in the front of the lunchroom where all the actions and eyeballs are. They were chic, popular, and good looking. Everyone just wanted a piece of them. In the back of the lunchroom were the nerds, geeks, and losers, who only wished to take a [...]
Angel investing is one of those activities that can be done alone or with partners. Your risk tolerance and ability to work within the whims of other people can help determine how much you will want to stomach on your own or share with a group. You will be susceptible to other people’s gut responses [...]
The current downturn in some of the world’s largest economies has spooked many investors. They wonder if they should just sit on the sidelines and wait for things to turn around. But a number of visionary angel investors see the current troubles as an exceptional opportunity to take a stake in some exciting startups
Once upon a time, the typical angel investment involved one or two individuals putting money into an enterprise started by a friend or family member. That type of investment is still widespread, and still vital to economic development. But one of the most important investment trends in recent years is the growth of groups or [...]
You don’t have to look far to find what’s powering the hottest trend in angel investing. All you have to do is step outside. With help from angel investors, “green-tech” companies are finding new ways to harness the power of the sun and wind. The race to develop alternative energy sources is driven by two [...]
You and a group of other angel investors have placed your trust — and your money — in a startup venture. Now what? What can you and your fellow investors do to help your portfolio company live up to its potential? The previous articles (Challenges #1, #2, #3, #4) in this series focused on choosing [...]
Mature companies are like mature race horses. It’s fairly easy to place a value on them based on their winnings. But startup companies are more like foals. You can study their bloodlines and their conformation, but placing a value on them is more an art than a science. The most successful angel investors have mastered [...]
New angels often make crucial decisions based on intuition alone. They follow hunches or invest in a startup company because they have a “gut feeling” it’ll be the next Google. Unfortunately, mere intuition is often a poor guide in making investment decisions, especially decisions about investing in startups. This is not to say you shouldn’t [...]
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