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Current State of Angels and Boards of Directors

Angel Capital Association

Angels often make their first real impact post-investment by helping a portfolio company develop a “real” Board, by insisting on documented processes, key metrics and measures and a more rigorous approach to corporate oversight and accountability. This is the third consecutive yearly decline in angel Directorships.

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

Angel Capital Association

Roughly 40% of the data fields included in the Aumni survey relate to the frequency with which certain deal terms are found in financing transactions. Most deal terms are present in 80-90%+ of financings. Minimal Variation by Round – The lack of variability by financing round is striking. Covid, What Covid?

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Think ahead when raising your early investments

Berkonomics

Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds. Sooner or later you may need to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in negotiating the terms of an investment. What VC’s can and cannot do. The enlightened professional investor.

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A First Timers Guide to Down Rounds

Angel Capital Association

In normal times, there are several reasons why your company may be subject to a down round, including: Your company failed to reach the financial and operational goals it set for itself the last time it raised money; You did a particularly good job of selling your company at the last round and received financing at a favorable valuation.

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Think ahead, if you will need more money later.

Berkonomics

Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds. Sooner or later these businesses will have to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in negotiating the terms of an investment.