Comments on: Mind the (Angel VC) Gap

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:55:58 +0000

Right on. Many seasoned investors love the opportunities recessions bring. Paul Graham of Y Combinator once said, "I'm probably the only person hoping the recession wouldn't end."

- Sequoia's Mike Moritz believes entrepreneurs who launch businesses during recessions possess certain qualities that investors may want to consider.

- I-Banking think tank David Strachan also thinks now is an exciting time to invest.

- Venture Lab director Dave Lerner considers now to be one of the best moments to invest in compelling businesses run by talented entrepreneurs.

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:55:58 +0000

Right on. Many seasoned investors love the opportunities during recessions. Paul Graham of Y Combinator once said, "I'm probably the only person hoping the recession wouldn't end."

- Sequoia's Mike Moritz believes entrepreneurs who launch businesses during recessions possess certain qualities that investors may want to consider.

- I-Banking think tank David Strachan also thinks now is an exciting time to invest.

- Venture Lab director Dave Lerner considers now to be one of the best moments to invest in compelling businesses run by talented entrepreneurs.

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:57:50 +0000

I think it's a very unique time for investing, considering the drop in funds raised since 2007, which I expect will continue throughout 2009 as well.

On the other hand, with technology continuing to leap forward, there must still be excellent investment opportunities out there in what is a volatile field at the best of times.