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. The AFR continues to be the definitive source of angel investing in North America. 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 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. More importantly, without you, our economy would be weakened, and society’s ability to innovate would be stunted.

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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

MAY 18, 2020

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.,

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

IBTX Partner Warren Spiwak recently sat down with ACA to discuss what angels need to be aware of and what the IBTX team of dedicated risk management professionals can do to create innovative solutions to fit the unique needs of the startup ecosystem. Making a difference for every member, every group…and the entrepreneurs they support.

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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

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. Sales and Marketing Strategy. Management Team. Strategic Partners. Financial Plan. Potential Exit Path.

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Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 27, 2020

The amendment updates the definition to allow investors to qualify as accredited investors based on professional certifications and designations, or other credentials issued by an accredited education institution as well as the long-standing income-based criteria.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

More than ever, we need innovation. 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.

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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. National Science Foundation is a federal agency that supports research and education across all fields of science and engineering, currently with an $8.5

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 25, 2021

ACA members are invited to join the Global Business Angels Network (GBAN) Annual Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 14-17, 2021! This event will be preceded by the Global Entrepreneurship World Cup, which was launched in 2019 and has provided training and education for nearly 300,000 applicants.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 11, 2022

Without angels willing to step up to work with entrepreneurs in so many ways other than just money, there would be tangible differences. It’s about giving back and cultivating thriving ecosystems and pockets of innovation across the country, “ Gouhin said.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

” I’m all for more entrepreneurship, but I think it’s a slippery slope to tie together funding an increased number of companies with a better innovation landscape or even a better economic. That’s what makes venture capital such a risky investment. Help doesn’t necessarily mean an angel round sized check.

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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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

How they managed to rally other ecosystem stakeholders into supporting these efforts. Alexis Ehrhardt, President & CEO at Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, explains “For two years, Danville Regional Foundation provided a fellow to support the development of the ecosystem. The need for an ecosystem builder.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

specializes in collecting, analyzing and presenting intelligence so angels can make confident decisions about key hires and investments. as we sit down with Nicholas McKinley , CEO, and learn more about how this innovative company is helping angels make smart and confident investment decisions. Get to know Veraf?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Cincinnati, like many startup communities in the US over the past 5 years, has revitalized important regions in its urban core, created accelerators, built co-working facilities, pooled together angel capital, attracted VCs, involved educational institutions and solicited the help of important corporations in a more cohesive ecosystem.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 14, 2023

But if we become effective at commercializing innovative solutions of passionate entrepreneurs, we stand a chance. According to CB Insights , over 4,670 angel or seed deals, totaling $36.2B There are angel networks and funds everywhere these days. The Angel Capital Association keeps a list and has some great resources.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 11, 2024

Technological Innovation: The rapid pace of technological progress is likely to be a major catalyst for M&A activity in 2024. Well-established fintech companies are likely to target startups that bring innovative technologies or specialized expertise to the table.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The EO demands responsible innovation. Directs the government to create resources to support AI-enabled educational tools. Ensure America leads the world in innovation. Ensure the U.S. sets the standard for safety, security, and trust in AI. AI is the most consequential technology of this time.

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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 s innovative potential come to life. Investors seeking to capitalize on the convergence of AI and Web3 might ask, “How can we potentially benefit from this fusion?”

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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. She has introduced bills focused on public markets, small businesses and retail investor opportunities.

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