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Angel Capital Association Announces Partnership with Millenium Trust

Angel Capital Association

Angel Capital Association Announces Partnership with Millennium Trust. The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading professional association for angel investors and startup entrepreneurs, has announced a partnership with Millennium Trust Company , a leading financial wellness solution platform. Being a successful angel investor is about diversifying investments and mitigating risks. About the Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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Angel Capital Association Announces Partnership with Dealum

Angel Capital Association

Angel Capital Association Announces Partnership with Dealum. 11/28/2022) The Angel Capital Association (ACA) , the world’s leading professional association for angel investors and startup entrepreneurs, has announced a partnership with Dealum, a leading angel investing and angel group collaboration platform. The probability for success goes up dramatically in your angel investing journey based upon your deal flow and collaboration platform.

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Angel Capital Association Announces Partnership with Startup Steroid

Angel Capital Association

1/17/2023) The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading professional association for angel investors and startup entrepreneurs, has announced a partnership with Startup Steroid , a leading angel investing and angel group collaboration platform. Our cutting-edge deal flow management system and SPV Hub make it easier than ever for angel investors to get involved and manage deals systematically, all through the convenience of a smartphone app.

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The Angel Capital Association Appoints a New Dean of Faculty for the Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University Program

Angel Capital Association

For Immediate Release Overland Park, KS (February 27, 2023) The Angel Capital Association is delighted to announce that Sonu Mirchandani , Faculty and Entrepreneur Program Director for the College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University, has been appointed Dean of Faculty for the Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University. It’s volunteers like him who make the member benefits so valuable,” said Bill Payne , angel investing education pioneer and lead donor.

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The Angel Capital Association's Response to Current Events

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association stands for social justice, equal opportunity, and social mobility through the power of entrepreneurship. Black CEOs represent a low single digit percentage of angel backed portfolio companies and an even smaller percentage of funding. Forward, we are committing ourselves to building racial diversity in both the angel investing community and the entrepreneurs we support.

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The Silicon Valley Bank Crisis: Resources and Information

Angel Capital Association

The move should restore confidence and keep startups solvent and their employees employed, but there likely will be some longer-lasting psychological effects relating to capital risk that we should all be on the lookout for.

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ACA-Supported Startup Act to be Reintroduced to Congress this Week

Angel Capital Association

January 30, 2023 - This week Representative Rick Allen (R-GA) plans to reintroduce the Startup Act with the co-sponsorship of Reps. French Hill (R-AR), Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA).

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The Equity Seller’s Bubble of 2021, Pt 1 of 2

Angel Capital Association

This is Part 1 of a two-part examination of the state of the startup capital market during the past two years. Investors participated in record returns, capital raises, valuations, and founder-friendly deals, the most “exuberant” year for startup financing in two decades.

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ACA Visits DC With a Message: Entrepreneurs are the Engine for Economic Growth and Angels are the Fuel for that Engine

Angel Capital Association

were in DC this week on behalf of angel investors to conduct a series of meetings with legislators, regulators and government officials to set the stage for important priorities for the investor and entrepreneurial community. About the Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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ACA Announces Partnership with Linqto

Angel Capital Association

Angel Capital Association Announces Partnership with Linqto, CEO to Speak. The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has announced a partnership with Linqto, a leading global private markets investment platform that provides accredited investors with access to some of the world’s most sought-after, privately-held companies. The key to success in angel investing is having proper diversification. About the Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer Looking back over the past few years of uncertainty and effort, The Angel Capital Association has made it through stronger than ever because of the work of our dedicated members, volunteers and professional staff. We need angels.

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Success & Challenges of the angel community: SEC asks ACA CEO Pat Gouhin to advise on capital formation as part of the FinHub’s Peer-2-Peer Series.

Angel Capital Association

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer May 10, 2022 – Seeking to strengthen connection, advocacy and understanding as well as advise those in the SEC and FinHub community, CEO Pat Gouhin was thrilled to represent angel investors and the angel ecosystem at FinHub’s Peer-to-Peer meet-up on capital formation. “It It’s so important for angel investors to have the opportunity to talk about those critical issues where policy and progress intersect,” said Pat.

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Volunteer Position Announcement: Dean of Faculty, Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association is announcing the following prestigious volunteer leadership opportunity: Volunteer Position Announcement: Dean of Faculty, Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University. Recruit and orient a diverse pool of new Angel University instructors.

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Seed the Future Campaign Major Announcement: Surpasses $1.0 MIL Mark Toward $2.3 MIL Goal

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Investor Foundation’s Seed the Future Campaign is in full swing, and we are pleased to report that we have surpassed $1.0 This is due to the hundreds of dedicated angels around the country who have already given generously. By joining this effort, you can ensure that the AIF and the Angel Capital Association are better equipped to serve a more diverse network of entrepreneurs and Angels in the coming years.

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Sophistication or Discrimination? How the Accredited Investor Definition Unfairly Limits Investment Access for the Non-wealthy and the Need for Reform.

Angel Capital Association

How the Accredited Investor Definition Unfairly Limits Investment Access for the Non-wealthy and the Need for Reform * WATCH THE HEARING NOW, BEGINNING AT MIN 10 * Early this morning, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets held a hearing entitled “Sophistication or Discrimination?

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The Equity Seller’s Bubble of 2021 Part 2 • 2022 From a Startup Equity Seller’s to an Equity Buyer’s Market

Angel Capital Association

This is Part 2 of a two-part examination of the state of the startup capital market during the past two years. This transformation has already led to an increased number of startup failures, a growing venture capital reset2 and 210,000 tech sector layoffs since the start of 2022.

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At Last – An Asset Class Achieving High Ownership at Low Cost

Angel Capital Association

By: Nick Zasowski, Director at Global Startup Studio Network Startup studios are gaining steam across the angel investing landscape. As studios experience this tension, they have primarily turned to angel networks and family offices who are more open to investing in creative models.

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Celebrating 2021 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association is moving into a confident, secure future, because of the successes we’ve had and the way we’ve navigated the last two years. 2021 was a year filled with more opportunities for angels to interact and learn. We need angels.

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Fox Launchpad: When Startups Need Help Getting Started

Angel Capital Association

In all, Fox Rothschild’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice includes more than 100 attorneys with real-world knowledge of the industries driving today’s innovation economy. The firm also offers Founder Fundamentals , a library of concise briefings — produced by leading attorneys in a diverse array of practice areas — designed for angel investors and founders who want to cut to the chase. Fox Rothschild understands the unique struggles startups face.

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Global Entrepreneurship Congress Aims to Fuel Healthier Ecosystems

Angel Capital Association

By: Linda Smith, ACA Chair Emeritus This November, the Global Business Angels Network (GBAN) Annual Meeting will participate as part of the global effort to unify people and ideas to rebuild our economies by empowering healthier entrepreneurship ecosystems around the world. ACA members are invited to join the Global Business Angels Network (GBAN) Annual Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 14-17, 2021!

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ACA Announces Partnership with Series Code

Angel Capital Association

For Immediate Release (1/23/2023) The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading professional association for angel investors and startup entrepreneurs, has announced a partnership with Series Code, a leading technology support company for startup entrepreneurs. We are incredibly excited to partner with the ACA to bring our software development expertise to entrepreneurs and angel investors throughout the US and the world.

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Ann & Bill Payne Announce $300,000 Match to the Seed the Future Campaign

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Investor Foundation (AIF) is pleased to announce a $300,000 pledge to its Seed the Future capital campaign from the Payne Family, a name synonymous with angel investing. I have a passion for developing and expanding angel education and it rubbed off on my wife, Ann, who has been very encouraging as I have pursued these endeavors. About the Angel Investor Foundation (AIF) and Angel Capital Association (ACA). For Immediate Release.

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ACA Public Policy: a Visit with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

Angel Capital Association

Joining the ACA Chair and CEO were past and present leadership of RTP Capital Associates, The Launch Place and First Flight Venture Center. ACA believes in the impact and benefits of angel investing to entrepreneurs, job growth and the economy.

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Patience Is Required in Angel Investing: Data Insights Monthly

Angel Capital Association

Patience Is Required in Angel Investing. It is important to have realistic expectations on returns and timing when one begins the journey known as Angel Investing. Source: Analysis of 223 Tech Coast Angels outcomes 1997-2021.

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2022 Angel Investment Sentiment Versus 2021

Angel Capital Association

2022 Angel Investment Sentiment Versus 2021. And broader economic conditions have already impacted private capital. Given the magnitude of those changes the ACA also conducted a 2022 Angel Investing Sentiment Survey in September, 2022.

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Alicia Robb Magnified the Movement to Drive Impact, Diversity, and Inclusion in Early-Stage Investing

Angel Capital Association

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D., They do not know other angel investors and are not part of investor networks. Contribution to the knowledge base of angel investing.

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2022 Angel Investment Sentiment Versus 2021

Angel Capital Association

2022 Angel Investment Sentiment Versus 2021. And broader economic conditions have already impacted private capital. Given the magnitude of those changes the ACA also conducted a 2022 Angel Investing Sentiment Survey in September, 2022.

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Behind the Scenes: Building an Angel Experience You Will Never Forget

Angel Capital Association

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director The programming team for ACA 2021 - The Summit of Angel Investing is full of experienced, respected angel investors and ecosystem providers, and they are hard at work creating a virtual experience that will change the way you think about angel investing.

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He Believes in Angels: The Story of a Company Backed by 400 Angel Investors

Angel Capital Association

By: Elaine Bolle, RTP Capital Associates Rob Neville is a serial entrepreneur, and his story is a powerful testimonial about the importance of angel funding. Fast forward several years, and Rob leveraged his success with Evity to start Savara, using his own money and $1M from 10 angels.

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Why I Angel Invest

Angel Capital Association

By: Daren Cotter, Tech Entrepreneur & Investor, Member of Gopher Angels I’ve been asked this question many times over the past 8 years. I’m sharing my thought process because perhaps it will nudge some of you to angel invest too!

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A Comparison Of Life Sciences Outcomes Compared To Other Verticals

Angel Capital Association

Author: John Harbison , Tech Coast Angels Since TCA’s founding in 1997, we have invested in more than 500 companies and 123 (32%) of these have been in Life Sciences. Of the total investment, 25% has been in Life Sciences.

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Onboard Dynamics Is Leading the Transition to Next Generation Transportation Fuels, Reducing Emissions, and Driving Down Energy Costs

Angel Capital Association

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Cutting-edge clean energy company wins Luis Villalobos Award, Technology category, from Angel Capital Association The United States has abundant access to domestic natural gas, but we have struggled for decades to find scalable, economic ways to leverage natural gas as a transportation fuel, despite its environmental and efficiency benefits.

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Queen City Angels: Setting the Example for Angel Investor Foundation Support

Angel Capital Association

The Queen City Angels (QCA) group, based in Cincinnati, OH, can best be described as the ‘earliest supporter’ of the Angel Investor Foundation’s (AIF) Seed the Future Campaign. In fact, the group focused on ACA’s long-term growth goals before the Angel Investor Foundation was even created which led numerous QCA to help fund a feasibility study aimed at assessing the likely success of a campaign, assuming the ACA decided to implement such an initiative.

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How ACA is Working to Protect Angels - Section 1202 Update

Angel Capital Association

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer As new developments unfold regarding President Biden's proposed tax increases, the Angel Capital Association, in collaboration with our partners at GrayRobinson , pledges to keep our members updated with information as it becomes available. ACA, along with our Public Policy team, is working diligently to continue to protect our members and angels in the startup ecosystem.

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Investors, Entrepreneurs Prepare For ACA 2021 - Summit of Angel Investing

Angel Capital Association

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Investors and entrepreneurs from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will reunite in Portland and online May 4-6 for ACA 2021 - The Summit of Angel Investing! This annual event is about collaborating to bring angels and entrepreneurs together.”.

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Venture Capital and the Art of the Deal: More of the Same

Angel Capital Association

By: Dror Futter, Legal and Business Adviser to Startups, Venture Capital Firms and Technology Companies. Based on recent data provided by the National Venture Capital Association in partnership with Aumni, the market for venture capital deal terms seem to be that kind of store.

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The Exempt Offering Ecosystem: What the SEC Changed

Angel Capital Association

By: Dror Futter, Legal and Business Adviser to Startups, Venture Capital Firms and Technology Companies The SEC announced a series of amendments (likely to be effective early next year) to the rules governing private offering exemptions – by far the most frequent path for venture fundraising.