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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

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 Awards Prestigious Hans Severiens Award to Sage Growth Capital’s Dr. Kevin Learned

Angel Capital Association

While he did not originate the Revenue Based Finance alternative to traditional VC-style high growth risk capital, Learned has been instrumental in its evolution, best practices and increasing popularity. They need capital in order to do that - capital doesn’t make innovation, but it’s hard to innovate if you don’t have capital.

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Angel Capital Association and Linqto Partner on Linqto Learning: Educational Opportunities for Investors

Angel Capital Association

The ins and outs of Equity Compensation May 11 th , 2023 Speakers: Joe Wallin , Partner, Angel Capital Association Registration link: [link]. Below is a list of upcoming Linqto Learns for your consideration and registration. Registration link: [link]. Dissecting The AI Players May 25th, 2023 Registration link: [link].

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The Angel Capital Association's Response to Current Events

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association stands for social justice, equal opportunity, and social mobility through the power of entrepreneurship. By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others. We have no place for racism.

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Should every startup get funded?

This is going to be BIG.

Getting key strategy advice early on, or getting introduced to a new market can make or break a company in ways that no amount of angel capital can help. That’s what makes venture capital such a risky investment. Help doesn’t necessarily mean an angel round sized check.

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Startup Capital: Feast or Famine?

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For years there has been a pervasive opinion across the entrepreneurial landscape that the US has a shortage of capital required to startup and grow new ventures. But, what evidence do we have of this shortage of capital? Let’s take a closer look at trends in government grants, angel investment and venture capital financings.

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Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. Additionally, the ACA’s Angel University pre-summit seminars offer deep dives into crucial topics like angel exit strategies and startup board management.