Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

The National Science Foundation Awarded a major grant to connect early stage capital to DeepTech innovations. This project is designed to better educate the early stage investor community on the benefits of Deep Tech investments with the intention of increasing the amount of private capital available for deployment in the Deep Tech sector.

opportunity 52

opportunity angel investing entrepreneurial ecosystem education 52

Gust

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

There are surprisingly few such conferences, for the very good reason that there are actually relatively few such people (venture capitalists and ‘professional’ angel investors) to attend them! But that said, here are the biggest (i.e., “only” events of their type): Business Angels. Both Angels and VCs.

ventures 125

ventures angel investing education pitching 125

Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Steve Baggott is a member and Board Director of Queen City Angels (QCA) in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is also deeply involved with the Angel Capital Association, where he has served on the Marketing & Membership and Education Committees.

angel investing 52

angel investing education angel capital board 52

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 4, 2020

By: Kevin Learned and Denise Dunlap, Sage Growth Capital “My investors want to renegotiate terms” or “I thought my round was committed but now my investors are backing out”. Small companies and large companies are all facing the same level of uncertainty which is what makes this such a remarkable event across the financial spectrum.

capital 40

capital creativity entrepreneurs investing 40

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 24, 2018

If you’re going that route—here are a couple of things I would suggest: Have at least six months of personal expenses in the bank —and that’s only if you know you can at least get some angel capital based around your connections to investors, friends, family, etc. Host events. Build a following around what you’re doing.

pitching 358

pitching angel capital consulting enablement 358

Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

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. ACA’s angel groups made more investments in more companies despite the pandemic –continuing to risk personal capital to jumpstart businesses and ignite economies.

opportunity 72

opportunity funders peer-to-peer angel investing 72

Startup Catalyst

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

In November 2017 we delivered our first Investor Mission, heading to San Francisco for an intensive week meeting with angels, VCs, corporate venture programs, accelerators, startups, pitch events, and dinners. Catalysed – The ‘Goldilocks’ Zone – by Dan Gavel from Black Sheep Capital. Who we took.

angel capital 100

angel capital angel investing VC accelerator 100

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. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

opportunity 52

opportunity funders peer-to-peer angel investing 52

Paul G. Silva

APRIL 1, 2020

None of what I am sharing would be possible without the contributions of the staff of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) and the participation of so many angel investors. The ACA selects a date for the regional event. 7 days before the event we announce which teams are presenting. Process Overview.

angel capital 162

angel capital entrepreneurs accelerator startup 162

Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The Angel Capital Association’s top priority is to service our members by providing resources to help with making smart investments and improving returns. Whether it is an upcoming event or a new piece of legislation, ACA wants to help our members easily identify the benefits that are most applicable to each individual.

angel capital 40

angel capital education communities networking 40

Angel Capital Association

MAY 20, 2021

A dedicated pre-event Summit kick-off gave each company more time to present with additional opportunities for Summit attendees to connect with companies during ACA 2021 – The Summit of Angel Investing. Three companies were also selected to present in the Innovation Funders Showcase Deeper Dive at the conclusion of the event.

funders 40

funders innovation angel investing pitching 40

Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2021

The conference also includes multiple networking opportunities each day for you to meet and engage with these influential leaders, so be sure to register and mark your calendar for the angel event of the year. ACA 2021 - The Summit of Angel Investing: Say Hello to Your Programming Team. He received his Ph.D.

angel investing 52

angel investing board incubation networking 52

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 29, 2020

By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager The Angel Capital Association was honored to have Martha Miller of the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) participate in ACA 2020 – The Summit of Angel Investing. Did you miss the angel investing event of the year?

angel investing 40

angel investing angel capital frameworks capital 40

Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2022

Connections - Access a vast network of investors, industry pioneers and technology partners, as well as networking and industry events. 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.

consulting 81

consulting startup advice incubation 81

Onevest

APRIL 30, 2015

In a report on startup investing and “How the Rich Invest” Forbes notes that the Angel Capital Association counted more than 330 active angel groups in North America as of 2013. Just 2% of startup financing actually comes from venture capital firms.

investing 116

investing investment coworking spaces startup 116

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

What we’ve done: One part of our work in creating a powerful community is nurturing the angel investors we currently serve. We’ve increased the number of investors in small angel funds and syndicates from 99 to 249, and we’ve defeated measures to tax employee stock options at vesting. Help us create the future. Now is the time!

peer-to-peer 40

peer-to-peer funders angel investing education 40

Berkonomics

APRIL 20, 2023

The Angel Capital Association recently published a study contributed to by several of my friends quoting that seventy percent of investments made by angel investors to date return less than the amount invested – upon a sale or closing of the business – the great majority of these outright losses as businesses die.

angel capital 62

angel capital investing investment financing 62

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 28, 2023

While the short-term impact would have been dramatic for our entire economy, the long-term impact would have been far greater because it would have likely resulted in an unparalleled mass extinction event covering a whole generation of companies. That has generated enormous wealth and taxes through capital gains.

investing 52

investing investment angel investing financing 52

This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

The other day, Ron Conway said at an event that “ he hopes that any entrepreneur that has “the guts” to start a company gets funded.” Getting key strategy advice early on, or getting introduced to a new market can make or break a company in ways that no amount of angel capital can help.

startup 253

startup entrepreneurship mentorship venture capital 253

TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2021

There are more family-owned companies, and individual and institutional investors, and they have also invested capital. BIGBAN, a private nonprofit angel investor network based in Valencia, is building and developing one of the most dynamic and active investor communities in Spain. Draper B1, Angels Capital, Zriser, and Keith VC.

founder 73

founder incubation angel capital accelerator 73

Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Looking to the future, this might change for TCA if and when our one unicorn in that vertical (Apeel Sciences) gets to a liquidity event. For instance, for a Consumer Products company, what is their plan to raise sufficient working capital for inventory and accounts receivable if they are successful at penetrating a major retailer?

capital 52

capital investing investment sustainability 52

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 23, 2021

By: Kevin Learned, Partner of Loon Creek Capital The pros and cons of convertible notes have been thoroughly documented. Convertible notes are a popular instrument for raising early-stage capital. Convertible notes are a popular instrument for raising early-stage capital. Not all companies will issue a 1099 INT at conversion.

angel capital 40

angel capital consulting capital construction 40

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 8, 2020

The Angel Capital Association stands for social justice, equal opportunity, and social mobility through the power of entrepreneurship. By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others. We have no place for racism.

angel capital 45

angel capital capital angel investing entrepreneurship 45

Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 13, 2021

It made sense because a common playbook for consumer-facing startups was to build the product, prove PMF, raise capital from investors, and then deploy some/much/most of that capital in paid media to grow quickly. Our Leadership Team started noticing something interesting around 2010: many of our customers were VC-backed startups.

angel investing 69

angel investing investing investment leadership 69

Gust

AUGUST 10, 2014

Here are some basic rules of thumb that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions. The only path to any return for equity investments is a liquidity event, like a merger or acquisition (M&A), or IPO. Venture capital requests that get satisfied are even lower.

angel capital 176

angel capital venture capital entrepreneurs investing 176

Angel Capital Association

APRIL 28, 2021

The event features interactive sessions , over three days with plenty of down-time – a chance to learn and grow that’s remarkably easy on the schedule. Relax in your own home while you soak up the latest insights about the dynamic, changing landscape for angels around the globe. By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director 10.

angel investing 52

angel investing investing investment funders 52

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 23, 2020

By: Dror Futter, Legal and Business Adviser to Startups, Venture Capital Firms and Technology Companies If your venture is confronting a down round, you should not wear it as a badge of shame. More importantly, if you are doing a down round, it still means you were able to raise capital.

board 45

board financing finance venture capital 45

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 25, 2021

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.

entrepreneurship 63

entrepreneurship economic growth networking education 63

Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

Eva Doss, President and CEO at The Launch Place, elaborated, “We had multiple organizations in the region that were providing specific services to entrepreneurs and small businesses: business counseling, seminars, workshops, investment capital, pitch competitions, networking events, etc. Eva talks about the early days.

development 119

development entrepreneurial ecosystem entrepreneurship communities 119

Angel Capital Association

MAY 7, 2020

By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager We can’t wait to welcome Martha Miller, Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, to ACA 2020 – The Summit of Angel Investing ! Don’t miss this special event at ACA 2020 on Thursday, May 14!

angel investing 40

angel investing strategy capital networking 40

Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Apple events, such as product unveilings and keynotes, are meticulously crafted to evoke excitement and anticipation, fostering an emotional connection with the audience. Apple has successfully cultivated a passionate community of users who identify strongly with the brand. It may sound easy, but it’s not.

creativity 52

creativity strategy leadership communities 52

Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As a general matter, advisers that only provide investment advisory services to venture capital funds are not required to be registered with the SEC and are referred to as ‘exempt reporting advisers’ (or “ ERAs ”).

investing 40

investing investment consulting advice 40

Angel Capital Association

JUNE 22, 2020

What to Expect from your Leadership/Vision for the Next 3 years , Marcia Dawood, ACA Vice Chair, MindShift Capital. Perspective as Treasurer along with Recap of Virtual Summit and How that Sets Foundation for a Strong Future , Peter Adams, ACA Treasurer, Rockies Venture Club.

communities 52

communities funders board VC 52

Angel Capital Association

MARCH 5, 2021

Mirroring the entrepreneur training, SDAC provides investor training through an enhanced pitch competition run over a three-month series of events that culminate in a one-day conference, where a winner is awarded funds raised by the investors. SDAC I and II were able to cultivate relationships by hosting dinners before each event.

peer-to-peer 40

peer-to-peer pitching education networking 40

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

The simple fact of the matter is that most startups seeking angel or vc capital just don’t receive it—and that’s just anywhere. My company was not well executed enough to achieve venture capital financing—and that wasn’t the city’s fault, it was mine. You know what—it’s supposed to work like that! I was there, too.

startup 301

startup ecology media VC 301

This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 28, 2011

I asked a company the other day whether or not they were going to take advantage of a great event here in NYC. applications are due this Monday the 31st ) The company said no because their main angel investor didn't think it was a good idea to let an audience see their pitch.

pitching 295

pitching angel capital advice board 295

Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 21, 2020

By: Dror Futter, Legal and Business Adviser to Startups, Venture Capital Firms and Technology Companies My firm, Rimon Law , is a "virtual" law firm with attorneys in 31 locations in 9 countries. Find ways to continue to recognize contributions and mark personal events. He is a frequent speaker and writer on blockchain legal topics.

angel capital 40

angel capital venture capital support board 40