Angel funding
« Previous EntriesRon Conway and Paul Graham startup success data
Monday, August 2nd, 2010I was watching Michael Arrington interviewing Ron Conway and Paul Graham and this is what I learned and also my own view after several startups of my own and those of friends.
So Ron’s very simple data from 500+
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Videocast: how to raise angel funding with Jon Gillespie-Brown
Friday, December 11th, 2009Today I did a Videocast with StartupSchool, it was a one hour session with on how to raise angel funding. We had a lively discussion about many of the core things Startups need to know about Angel Investors…
Want an Angel Investment? this is the video 101
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009I often get asked about how to raise Angel money and where to start. Well I have written a lot about this in the blog but personally I like learning from AV media more than blog posts…
How to find Angel Investors…the “smart” way!
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009My friend Bob Karr, CEO, Link Silicon Valley, LLC is one smart cookie.
He regularly sends members of his website http://linksv.com very useful, timely and detailed information about funding transactions going on in the Valley.
This is useful…
Even more advice on presenting to investors…preparation is key
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008You must know what they say about the 5 P’s, preparation prevents "piss poor" performance!
THE PREPARATION PROCESS:
Identify the 3-5 key points you want the audience to remember. These will inevitably be the key points of the investment…
As you expect in this climate angel money tighter
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Inc Magazine reports angel money tighter with Angels not only having to worry about less M&A opportunity for investments and a dead IPO market.
On top of that they are being squeezed by the current financial climate and as…
How angels rate your opportunity…use this checklist to make sure you have covered the bases
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Attached is a useful checklist that professional angels will have a form of to hand when they are doing any due diligence on your business proposal.
It will help you to be aware of what they are looking…
Most Active Angel Investors in the Greater Bay Area
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008This is an excellent resource for those looking for Angel Capital in the Bay Area, it lists the key groups and some useful metrics.
My advice is to hit the best ones for your idea, I am a member…
Save a chunk of the $20-30K angel funding legal fees
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Paul Graham does it again, this guy is showing us the way, in his latest effort to help startups he has released some excellent documents to help with reducing legals for angel funding.
These are strictly for US companies…
What’s The Best Structure For A Pre-VC Investment?
Monday, April 21st, 2008Brad Feld’s blog post had a most useful note for those seeking Pre-VC funding:
What’s The Best Structure For A Pre-VC Investment?
I received the following question earlier this week. It’s conveniently timed, as I recently participated in two…
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