Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Tony Shipley, Seed the Future Campaign Chair, and Katelynne Staehnke, Director of Development, on behalf of the Angel Investor Foundation. We sincerely appreciate the many contributions our Angel Capital Association (ACA) members, Angel Groups and other donors have made and continue to make to the Seed the Future (STF) Campaign.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For Immediate Release 2023 Angel Funders Report Released Overland Park, KS (December 6, 2023) – The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has released the Angel Funders Report for 2023. It’s supported in large part by the Angel Investor Foundation. Visit us online at angelcapitalassociation.org.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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. Donations will further the Angel Investor Foundation’s mission and support for entrepreneurs who need access to education, funding and mentorship resources.

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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.

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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.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 23, 2023

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.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 6, 2021

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Boston-Area Angels Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile Receive Hans Severiens Award for Individual Impact in Advancing the Field of Angel Investing. More recently, he co-founded Seraf to help build software tools and educational materials for the angel investment community.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2021

By: Matt McMahon, Director – SEED (Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development), National Institutes of Health The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is proud to be an Angel Capital Association Platinum Partner.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 17, 2023

Last week, the ACA Public Policy leadership, alongside members of GrayRobinson , made a visit to Capitol Hill to support expansion of Section 1202 exclusion of gain from the sale of qualified small business stock. During the three-day visit, the team advocated on behalf of angels and educated representatives from both sides of the aisle.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

We need angels. Angels are nimble, identifying and supporting entrepreneurs with desperately needed new technologies and innovations. Angels empower growth and solutions, right here, right now – we can exponentially grow economies at a local and regional level. Education & Smart Practices. We need ingenuity.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 22, 2020

The Board of Directors focuses on supporting the success of angel investors through industry voice, professional development and public policy advocacy while maintaining the mission and values of the Angel Capital Association. The Board of Directors is currently made up of 15 members and four Chairs Emeritus.

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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.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2021

Angela sits on the boards of the Angel Capital Association, Crowd Supply and TIE Oregon. Marcia spent 16+ years of her career with Kaplan Higher Education Campuses (KHEC), serving as Vice President of Career Services, along with various roles in sales and marketing, operations, and compliance.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 11, 2022

The inherent high risk of new management teams, technology still in development and often brand new markets, creates big success but can also result in high rates of failure inherent in startups. This provision greatly supports founders, the early employees they hire and investors alike.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

National Science NSF helps companies move innovative technology out of the lab Supporting the most innovative ideas in science and engineering, the U.S. Learn how startups can get NSF funding for research and development: [link] The U.S. By: Ben Schrag, SBIR/STTR Program DIrector and Policy Liaison, U.S. billion budget.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 11, 2021

For example: at, SCORE , our mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. For example: at SCORE, our vision is that every person has the support they need to thrive as a small business owner. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 14, 2023

According to CB Insights , over 4,670 angel or seed deals, totaling $36.2B More than ever, angel investors play an important role in solving some of the world’s greatest challenges, and they level the playing field in ways that support socioeconomic situations and diversity. were made in 2022. Going it alone.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this article, we’ll review the key M&A activity trends from 2023 and examine the economic factors , geopolitical influences, and industry developments that could shape the M&A landscape in 2024. A diversified portfolio reduces the reliance on any single investment offering more stability.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On Monday, October 30, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Develop AI systems that Americans and people around the world. Develop AI systems that Americans and people around the world. These pillars are summarized as follows.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

s read only web with static pages (print media, educational sites, online directories, or archives) and the user-generated content of Web 2.0 As such, virtual and augmented reality companies building decentralized metaverse platforms have caught the attention of venture investors looking to capitalize on the growth of Web3.

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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. ACA is also lobbying in support of the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act of 2023.

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