Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Incredible Organizational Change, Growth and Advocacy: a Look at the ACA Success and Goals For 2024 Despite the volatility brought about by the pandemic, economic uncertainty, market fluctuation, bank failures and a myriad of other difficulties, the ACA has powered through to continue to be the voice for the art and science of angel investing.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Notably, Metromile saw its valuation decline over 85% and was subsequently acquired by peer Lemonade , and it hasn’t been alone in losing a lot of value and being eyed by peers and incumbents. That level of interest can’t have vanished entirely, but there will definitely be winners and losers.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In some ways it feels like a company that has gone partially remote—where you still get certain types of interaction on “office days” that you can’t get at home, but it’s definitely not what it was. You shouldn’t post any content that you wouldn’t create if you knew no one would see it. I think of tweets like I think of Dad jokes.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

The company is currently not seeking investment, notes Ou, but rather has moved into another testing phase for their swab products, the results of which were released today. . In 2020 and 2021, we all became well-acquainted with nasal swabs. A May 2020 survey of 118 labs in the U.S. Image: OPT Industries.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2023

Angel investments in 2022 equaled those from 2006 to 2011 combined. Family office investments increased by 5x , and corporate venture investments rose 6x , thus opening new capital avenues for founders who found it difficult to raise capital. That said, a paradigm shift of the broader venture landscape could be on the horizon.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

-based Curated Loop — which soft-launched a high-end fashion rental marketplace last week after bootstrapping to launch an MVP — is sourcing statement pieces from independent designers’ sample stock to style itself as an edgier alternative to more conventional rivals. So the promise is access to unique high-end designs.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 18, 2021

We collaborate in a Peer-Learning Partnership (PLP) to support these organisations to develop and scale internationally, particularly developing a deeper understanding of how better to support women-led impact businesses. Kick-off of the Peer-Learning Partnership. Screenshot of the kick-off workshop.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2019

I even visited and made friends and went out every night with my peers. I even visited and made friends and went out every night with my peers. Life at Your Crossroads Photo by Justin Luebke on Unsplash Crossroads Cal Poly Pomona! What’s up!?! I’m so grateful to be up here addressing you today. That is the theme of my speech today.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

The round was the first LatAm investment for Reach Capital, a U.S.-based He believes the broadness of Coderhouse’s offering makes it “tough to define one definition for outcomes.”. As Latin America attracts record-breaking venture capital totals, education technology startups in the region are given new opportunities to grow.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2016

We track which investment firms and which investment partners are a good fit for each company we have back so that we don’t have a scattergun approach to fund raising. We track which investment firms and which investment partners are a good fit for each company we have back so that we don’t have a scattergun approach to fund raising.

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TechCrunch

JULY 2, 2021

Because he feared they might fall behind their stateside peers, he began tutoring them when they arrived home, using Khan Academy among other software platforms. Until children reach a certain age, enrichment programs are somewhat limited to school, sports, and camps, while money-making opportunities are largely non-existent.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2021

It definitely raised some eyebrows.” . “It’s The round is led by Warburg Pincus, but also includes investment from Qiming Venture Partners, Pavilion Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, Lilly Asia Ventures, Sinovation Ventures, BOLD Capital Partners, Formic Ventures, Baidu Ventures and new investors.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It is becoming increasingly clear to me that this is definitely not a winner-takes-all industry. . Welcome to my new weekly fintech focused column. I’ll be publishing this every Sunday, so in between posts, be sure to listen to the Equity podcast and hear Alex Wilhelm , Natasha Mascarenhas and me riff on all things startups! sign up here.

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Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

In that prior post, I had offered Y Combinator as a positive example, but I didn’t break down exactly why. This post is an effort to unpack what’s required of a startup accelerator to truly serve the needs of high-performing founders. Step 1: Find the best founders An uncomfortable truth about this work is that not all founders are created equal.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

But Jason is one of the smartest thinkers in our industry so while style points in his eye-poking post might be low, he’s definitely scratching at something important. AngelList 101 : As you know, AngelList is a platform where angels can invest in semi-screened tech deals. So there you have it. Must be doing something right!

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Gust

APRIL 20, 2014

It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. Diversity is generally only an issue in large organizations, and if your startup is that large, investors will definitely be nervous. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales).

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2022

I spent about two years investing in some early stage startups, and I was very inspired and itching to go back into building, which is how the idea for Dorian came together,” Palatovska told TechCrunch. “I Before that, she spent seven years at G5 Games, where she was Head of Business Development & Licensing. “I Image Credits: Dorian.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

You do NOT have to have funding to start a business but you can definitely bootstrap it. However, do note that even BEYOND FUNDING – what’s MOST important is that you build a business that has the right team, solves the right problem, for the right customer base. If you have a suggestion to add to the list, just let me know.

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Gust

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Technically, I believe an entrepreneur is anyone who manages his own profit and loss, and doesn’t meet the government tax definition of an employee. Technically, I believe an entrepreneur is anyone who manages his own profit and loss, and doesn’t meet the government tax definition of an employee. You really just want to be the boss.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Clearly, if we’re going to come up with a professional definition of what ecosystem building is, it needs to include this connector/connecting aspect.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

Limited Partners or LPs (the people who invest into VC funds) have taken notice as 2014 is by all accounts the busiest year for LPs since the Great Recession began. pre-money valuation you certainly would want to exercise your right to continue investing if you had prorata rights. Why is this?

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Gust

JANUARY 3, 2012

The dictionary definition of a mentor is “an experienced and trusted advisor,” or “leader, tutor or coach.” The definition of a critic sounds similar, “a person who offers reasoned judgment or analysis.” A critic is more inclined to offer advice through cynical witticisms, whether they consider you a peer, boss, or employee.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. She created the organization out of her passion for social entrepreneurial impact. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2021

The investment marks an important step toward the firm’s international expansion, its chief of business development Sun Huan told TechCrunch. It’s rare to see Tencent and Alibaba (or their affiliates) co-invest. Like Momenta, the two firms have nabbed investments from big automakers. It seems to have chosen well.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

And although "Figma wizard" was nowhere to be found in my job description, I quickly realized that learning how to use it would make me better at my job. So I read lots of help docs, tinkered with the settings, and used it for all sorts of projects. What I did is called, in a word, upskilling. What I did is called, in a word, upskilling.

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Gust

DECEMBER 2, 2012

I’ve inherited some money and starting a business should be a good investment.” It’s less risky to invest your windfall in someone with a proven business record, or put the money in the bank. Definitely don’t jump into trendy businesses you don’t know just to be popular. Image via Facebook.com. Learning is expensive and risky.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

A while back, I published an article on “ Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others. Talk to other investors.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

How can we make the field of entrepreneurship more inclusive to groups that are systematically deprived of representation? Larissa de Moura, a Brazilian social innovator based in Spain, has experienced first-hand the challenges of being a young, migrant entrepreneur and developing her startup on her own, in an unknown country.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

By now many of you know the Harlem Shake but what you may not appreciate is the broader trend behind the video and it has mirrored my general views on how TV will work in the future. 200 million views. Suck it traditional TV. TV of the future will not always have linear stories. Why would it? Gangnam Style Meets Torso TV. think Apple.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 5, 2021

Based on the definition of an accredited angel of a net worth of $1 million or more, the potential number of angel investors could be up to four million. As angels are typically characterized as making individual investments between $25,000-500,000 in early-stage companies, it’s likely that many who are qualified have a lower risk appetite.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

If you have a team of 10 people then by definition 90% of the time spent on activities is not put in by you and on a team of 100 it’s 99%. If you have a team of 10 people then by definition 90% of the time spent on activities is not put in by you and on a team of 100 it’s 99%. It’s a new year – 2016.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

He hasn't founded or built either a successful, let alone innovative company, and he hasn't raised $ to invest in those entrepreneurs. You would see mostly unrealized investments, some of which had raised successful follow on rounds, but mostly too early to tell. The other day, I got interviewed for Business Insider. How about as a VC?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I definitely had a full-time job, I had a newborn baby,” Walton said. “I I definitely had a full-time job, I had a newborn baby,” Walton said. Her risky pregnancy caused her placenta to burst during childbirth, almost killing her and her son last year. Even if it was just for a few months.

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Forward Cities

JULY 25, 2019

Reflections on measurement and definitions for evaluation – Part 2. In my last blog, I talked about the definition and evaluation of two key elements of an entrepreneurial ecosystem – entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs). By Stacey Williams , PhD, MPH – Director of Evaluation, Forward Cities.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

My internal compass has always steered me strongly toward the belief that founders who can scale with their startup companies are better to back that founders who eventually need to hire a CEO. I have talked about this publicly a great deal – how I prefer “missionaries” over “mercenaries.” It’s your baby.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Sequoia apparently was fairly active overall last year despite the global downturn, with over 100 investments. Sixty percent of these fintech investments closed in the first half of 2022, with the remainder closing in the second half of the year. Welcome to The Interchange ! We saw a similar trend at a16z.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

However, historically most private equity professionals were former investment bankers and other finance professionals. A BCG study of 121 investments found that operational improvement drives 48% of value creation in PE-backed companies. We discuss below all of the different ways you can work with the investment community.

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