TechCrunch blogger Mike Arrington recently accused a group of Silicon Valley super angels for colluding to drive down valuations of startups. Missed it? Here’s a summary of the controversy, dubbed “AngelGate,” that’s created quite a stir in the startup and venture community. Mission AngelGate: Bin 38 Secret Meeting 9.21.2010 It all started when Arrington barged [...]
They’re called private equity investors for a reason. In the world of angel investing, the sophisticated bunch are predominantly equity investors — investors who make money on exits. If they don’t see an exit, they don’t get in. Legendary angel investor Ron Conway, for example, said he won’t invest if he can’t think of five [...]
Sophisticated investors always think about exits before they invest. “Does the company have the potential to go public or become an attractive acquisition target?” If not, they’d take their money elsewhere. Going public or IPO means the company raises money by offering stocks to the general public – you know, those stocks that anyone can [...]
There’s no denying it — becoming an angel investor may have a significant impact on your financial future. You sure want to get it right from the start. And here’s the good news: you’re not the first person to start from scratch. Why not learn from someone who’s been there, done that? Aydin Senkut’s Investing [...]
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