Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

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. In 2023, The Summit of Angel Investing is moving west to Vegas!

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 7, 2020

His belief in angel funding is a direct result of his success — his third company, Evity, sold for $100M just one year after it was founded, and a single round of angel investment provided the startup capital. On average, each angel group made an initial investment and then followed-on 2.5

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Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

When I started my angel investing over a decade ago, there was no such thing as a site to handle the surprisingly-challenging process of keeping track of all the information regarding all the companies with which I was working. But I digress [harumph]. So I had to create one! shameless plug alert.but you asked!].

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propel(x)

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

There are several reasons angel investors may consider adding deep technology to their investment portfolio. In an effort to better inform your investment decision making, we’ve compiled a list of resources you can use before you commit. Be sure to check out their guide to different approaches to angel investing.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

According to the Angel Capital Association (ACA), there has been a big increase in women who are members just in the last few years. Female membership in ACA was at about 11% in 2016, and now five years later, the membership in ACA is closer to 25%, according to Sarah Dickey, membership director for the Angel Capital Association.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 17, 2021

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 your opinion, what are the most important takeaways from ACA Angel University’s Valuation Workshop?

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Angel investment groups or funds. First, angel investment groups and organized angel funds come in all sizes from a few organized angels to large groups of four hundred or more. How many angel groups are there? Some can supply more when syndicating with other such groups.

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Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

When I started my angel investing over a decade ago, there was no such thing as a site to handle the surprisingly-challenging process of keeping track of all the information regarding all the companies with which I was working. But I digress [harumph]. So I had to create one! shameless plug alert.but you asked!].

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Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

We have witnessed a steady increase in individuals and angel groups who are interested, but the appetite seems to have finally taken hold. Why are so many angels expressing interest in RFC and when might RFC investments be appropriate as part of a portfolio of angel investments?

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 5, 2021

In what is referred to as the Angel Academy, SDAC has held in-person two-day trainings and one-day online sessions to onboard investors. Investors start by simply reviewing at least 100 pitch decks and submission packages in Gust, an online platform that securely stores company information. in over 50 deals. in over 50 deals.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 3, 2014

First, angel investment groups come in all sizes from a few organized angels to large groups of three hundred or more. Angel groups invest from $250,000 to $1,000,000 or more in qualified investments. Angel Capital Association (ACA) lists over four hundred member groups, located throughout the country.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 13, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Earlier this week the Clean Energy Venture Group (CEVG) and E8 Angels announced a partnership for national climate tech angel investing with the goal to achieve greater efficiencies and impact. Can you please tell us more about the national climate tech partnership initiative?

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 23, 2020

The five steps are: Gather – capture all the information investors might want to learn. 1 - Gather Start by pulling together all the information that your deck will probably require. Moat, defensible IP, network effects, etc. I have a blog on the nine things angel investors look for in startup fundraising pitches.

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