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Angel Investing Skill 2 – Domain Knowledge

Both Sides of the Table

And we all know that Ron Conway is considered the savviest of angel investors and yet by definition not all of his investments succeed. Yet the truth is that I see angels with great deal flow & great instincts whom I believe will only perform well in times that favor angel investors (like 2010) where there are early exits.

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

Incredible Organizational Change, Growth and Advocacy: a Look at the ACA Success and Goals For 2024 Despite the volatility brought about by the pandemic, economic uncertainty, market fluctuation, bank failures and a myriad of other difficulties, the ACA has powered through to continue to be the voice for the art and science of angel investing.

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Angel Funding Advice

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized I was thinking about the issue more from investor perspective and a very narrow topic of how to price the round. This post is for those who want to raise angel money. They have advice to share. Ask them for advice.

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Regulatory Considerations for Angel Fund Managers

Angel Capital Association

Despite the fact that the business model of large funds does not align neatly with investments early-stage companies, the theme of ideas in search of capital and the need for angel investing has not changed and has grown with time. These funds typically make pre-seed and seed stage investments that generally are less than $1.0

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TechCrunch+ roundup: 2022 VC predictions, how to hook an angel, product advisory councils

TechCrunch

Changes to corporate investing rules could diminish China’s resilient venture landscape. 5 essential factors for attracting angel investment. In a guest post by Marjorie Radlo-Zandi, the veteran angel investor shared five key elements she considers before investing.

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Get a mentor, not a critic.

Gust

The dictionary definition of a mentor is “an experienced and trusted advisor,” or “leader, tutor or coach.” The definition of a critic sounds similar, “a person who offers reasoned judgment or analysis.” A critic is more inclined to offer advice through cynical witticisms, whether they consider you a peer, boss, or employee.

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A Guide to Using Authority & Social Proof in Fund Raising

Both Sides of the Table

If you haven’t read it you should definitely buy it – other people just like you did. Nowhere is social proof more prevalent than in angel investing. As Fred points out in his post: “Angels love to share deals with each other. It is how angel rounds come together.&#. Go get your anchors.

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