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Valuation Workshop – The Art of Negotiation Between Investors and Founders

Angel Capital Association

By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager As an entrepreneur and seasoned angel investor, Bill Payne understands the critical importance of education to make well-informed decisions that determine the success or failure of a startup. In 2003 he was engaged in the formation and startup of the Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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Investing During Up and Down Cycles: ?Which Produces Better Returns?

Angel Capital Association

25% of those outcomes were initially funded during downcycle years (2001-2003 and 2008-2011) with the rest during the upcycles. TCA has invested in 520 companies since 1997 and had 247 “outcomes” with 106 returning some cash (but only 79 of these returned more than the amount invested).