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In the heart of the NC Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), where ideas take flight, a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives.

Angel Capital Association

As such, Neil provides both guidance and counsel as well as direct support to startups and entrepreneurs, knowing this combination is a more natural and dynamic approach to empowering the entrepreneurial community. In the realm of angel investing, syndication is emerging as a powerful strategy, reshaping the traditional localized landscape.

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Ann & Bill Payne Announce $300,000 Match to the Seed the Future Campaign

Angel Capital Association

The Paynes and hundreds of other donors have generously supported AIF's Seed the Future Campaign, which was set up to invest in initiatives that fuel job growth, innovation and economic prosperity for all communities. About the Angel Investor Foundation (AIF) and Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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Should every startup get funded?

This is going to be BIG.

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.” Too many entrepreneurs start out their business endeavors with an investment pitch. Step one: Ask for money. You’d also be incredibly shortsighted.

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At Last – An Asset Class Achieving High Ownership at Low Cost

Angel Capital Association

With great innovation comes big change, or even better, disruption, to systems that have been in place for years. LPs then gain direct access to proven entrepreneurs — like Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Peter Thiel — and to the companies they create, all at an attractive fee structure and with higher ownership stakes in breakout companies.

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Investments of time and money are critical for startups’ success

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Mentoring is one of the most valuable venture services i2E provides to Oklahoma’s innovators and entrepreneurs. In no area is the “why” discussion more important than when we are advising entrepreneurs on raising capital. Angels invest their own money and are in the business of high risk/high return.