Angel Investors

What are the top 3 non-financial attributes angels look for in startups?

Oct. 4, 2011

Garry Wood and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

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1) Management team - quality, experience, track record.
2) Scalability of offering.
3) Need to have versus nice to have, and customer's ROI more

Would you invest in a start-up that does not believe in mentoring?

Oct. 3, 2011

Jonathan Wu and 1 other person answered this question at this roundtable

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Hi Adele,
I would not invest in a start-up where the management team does not believe in mentoring since it's a reflection that the individuals are closed-minded and lack sufficient experience to appreciate different perspectives, advice or the concept of mentoring.
All the best,
Jonathan more

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Sept. 30, 2011

Andre Marquis answered this question at this roundtable

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How many angel or seed stage deals are done each year?

http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/data/Documents/Press%20Center/ACA%20St... for 2009 information. PwC MoneyTree looks at the VC and private equity numbers.

How do you handle a company you've invested in coming to you with an acqui-hire offer from a when the acquirer wants ONLY the team and not their IP?

Sept. 29, 2011

James Burkhart asked a question at this roundtable

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Did last year's angelgate fiasco have any impact on the way you do business as angel investors?

Sept. 29, 2011

James Burkhart asked a question at this roundtable

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So how do you explain the strategy put together by Ron Conway who is doing exclusively convertible debt.

Sept. 29, 2011

Farhan Memon asked a question at this roundtable

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Do any of the angel groups publish IRR numbers? If so, what are they?

Sept. 29, 2011

Scott Albro asked a question at this roundtable

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Do angel investors look at start ups that are improving on an existing competitor's business model?

Sept. 29, 2011

LARRY Foster asked a question at this roundtable

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What characteristics makes a business attractive to an angel investor?

Sept. 29, 2011

Scott Albro asked a question at this roundtable

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What is the most important document an angel looks at prior to a meeting?

Sept. 29, 2011

LARRY Foster asked a question at this roundtable

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Is there an advantage to choosing angel vs. VC based on your industry? Are angels vs. VCs better for certain industries?

Sept. 29, 2011

Jessica Groopman asked a question at this roundtable

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How important is it to discuss an exit strategy once in negotiation with a prospective angel investor?

Sept. 29, 2011

Drew Sievers answered this question at this roundtable

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Angels are coming in early, usually way, way early. Talking about exit is always a bit silly at that point given that the product/market typically hasn't been validated or in many cases even built. Start-ups have a couple of standard exits: go public (long term), ... more

When is a startup incubator a more appropriate option than seeking angel investment?

Sept. 29, 2011

James Burkhart asked a question at this roundtable

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Startup Funding: Everything You Need to Know About Working With Angel Investors

Sept. 29, 2011

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