TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

One kernel of optimism for founders to bear in mind is that the state of “earliest-stage” capital has improved significantly over the last decade, with more angel investors and more venture funds than ever before. Many angels go it alone or invest with a small roster of friends outside of any formal group.

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Gust

OCTOBER 16, 2012

This summer I conducted our third annual survey of the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue companies recently funded by angel groups in North America. Access to our 2010 and 2011 surveys can be found at 2011 Valuation Survey of North American Angel Investor Groups. First Angel Network (Halifax). Vancouver Angels.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2021

Event Chair Angela Jackson, Portland Seed Fund Angela has 15 years of experience as a venture capitalist, angel investor, and as an advisor to startups in the technology, consumer products, cleantech, and mobile service industries. Angela sits on the boards of the Angel Capital Association, Crowd Supply and TIE Oregon.

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Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

For years there has been a pervasive opinion across the entrepreneurial landscape that the US has a shortage of capital required to startup and grow new ventures. It is suggested that companies cannot find the cash necessary to start new and exciting ventures.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 29, 2023

25% of those outcomes were initially funded during downcycle years (2001-2003 and 2008-2011) with the rest during the upcycles. Or perhaps during the downturns, investors were especially cautious and risk averse, and that translated into avoidance of the highest risk ventures that might eventually deliver the highest returns.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Back to top The History of the ACA's Public Policy Efforts The Angel Capital Association was a nascent organization in 2009-2010 when Congress developed the bipartisan Dodd-Frank Act in response to the fallout of the great recession.

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