Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
I believe the rise in angel investing is here to stay and the professionalization of this class (aka “super angels&# or “micro VC&# ) is a good thing for the VC industry and for entrepreneurs. Angel and super-seed investing are currently the “hot” area of the market right now and for good reasons.
This is going to be BIG.
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
When I first started in venture capital, back in 2001, I used to fund funds. I worked for an institutional investor that invested in both venture capital funds and later stage growth deals. They raise larger and larger funds, for example, after building up a track record of successful angel investments.
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Since BCV’s first fund in 2001, the firm has invested over $4.5 It was that passion that drew her to angel investing about five years ago — and ultimately to BCV. The move to VC felt like a natural transition,” Melas-Kyriazi said. billion to fund young startups, and young VC firms, too.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 29, 2010
@tevye2009 , Q: “can you briefly explain why it’s best to get a small valuation when getting investment.&# People assume that I’m biased because I’m a VC and think you should always get the highest valuation possible. But if you do this early (pre VC) then the price points are pretty low. This is wrong.
Gust
OCTOBER 20, 2011
For this round of investment, the angels collectively purchase 20-40% of the equity of the company and are seeking a return on investment of 20-30X in a period of five to eight years. Active angels invest in a diversified portfolio of 10 or more companies, usually spreading their investments over a few years.
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