Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

We are fortunate to have leadership that have masterminded strategies utilizing public and private funding, along with a stellar regional foundation (Danville Regional Foundation, or DRF) to slowly work this puzzle out. Like many communities in this position, it has not been easy or straightforward. Eva talks about the early days. Challenges.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 3, 2024

As angels, we want to believe in the adage that “our human capital helps to de-risk our financial capital.” defining the termsheet, the capital staging strategy, the post money) and establishing the approach to proper governance. Diligence and leading rounds are not exactly what is meant by angel “human capital.”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

Mack Kolarich is the VP of analytics at Assure and has extensive expertise in private capital and startup investing. Not all angel investors, and not all angel groups, are created equal. Angels are increasingly everywhere. angels in 2021 investing across 69,000 startups, up 2.9x Mack Kolarich. Contributor.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

With larger funds also come more rules and structures around the investment thesis and strategy. As studios experience this tension, they have primarily turned to angel networks and family offices who are more open to investing in creative models. The prominent bottleneck all studios face is their access to human and financial capital.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 7, 2020

By: Elaine Bolle, RTP Capital Associates Rob Neville is a serial entrepreneur, and his story is a powerful testimonial about the importance of angel funding. Rob’s personal philosophy and growth strategy involves leveraging the expertise, relationships, and capital of angels around the world.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 21, 2020

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to represent the Angel Capital Association and the voice of all early stage investors as part of the vital work of the Investor Advisory Committee. Christopher Mirabile, Launchpad Venture Group and ACA Chair Emeritus, was among the new members. “I

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2022

Intellectual Property - For a discounted flat fee, Fox’s skilled IP attorneys will review and recommend a strategy to protect your IP, file for trademark protection or perform other services. Immigration - No-fee immigration strategy consultation and flat-fee advice for a range of visa applications.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 4, 2020

By: Kevin Learned and Denise Dunlap, Sage Growth Capital “My investors want to renegotiate terms” or “I thought my round was committed but now my investors are backing out”. Generally, it would be one industry or one type of size company who experience limited access to capital because of an exogenous event. So is your exit strategy.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our members are able to stay on top of trending investment approaches, terms and exit strategies. ACA membership is available to individual angels, accredited platforms, angel group investors and family offices. The National Science Foundation Awarded a major grant to connect early stage capital to DeepTech innovations.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recognizing the strategic importance of networking and building community, Bagchi Law's decision to sponsor the Angel Capital Association (ACA) is a testament to its commitment to showcasing the Triangle's entrepreneurial impact on a national platform. But Bagchi Law goes beyond traditional legal counsel.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

In return, investors providing larger amounts of capital are in a preferential position when the decision is made to award Board seats to round investors. As Figure 1 indicates, in 2022 angel groups qualifying for a Board seat invested 2x the capital compared to those groups having no Directorships.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The ACA has published it’s fourth annual Investor Insights Report, a collection of data-based, data-drive articles that include topics such as: angel group best practices, diversification, economic, impact of angels, exits, investing trends, investment strategy & screening/due diligence, investor, profiles, public policy, returns and valuations.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2021

By: Matt McMahon, Director – SEED (Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development), National Institutes of Health The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is proud to be an Angel Capital Association Platinum Partner. Sales and Marketing Strategy. Technology/Solution’s Ability to Address Market Need. Regulatory Path.

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Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Editor’s Note – This story originally appeared in the Idaho Business Review by Sharon Fisher and reposted with permission by the Angel Capital Association. To many Idaho companies, Kevin Learned isn’t just an icon, he’s ang angel. We raised angel capital,” Learned said. “I That’s been my guiding light.”

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer Looking back over the past few years of uncertainty and effort, The Angel Capital Association has made it through stronger than ever because of the work of our dedicated members, volunteers and professional staff. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

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Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 13, 2021

It made sense because a common playbook for consumer-facing startups was to build the product, prove PMF, raise capital from investors, and then deploy some/much/most of that capital in paid media to grow quickly. Ultimately, we chose not to pursue this model as part of our corporate strategy.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

Recognize there is more than one type of capital. A common complaint in startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems is that there isn’t enough capital. This typically means financial investment, and specifically, venture or angel capital. Even the most well-designed policy needs an implementation strategy.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 20, 2021

Fresh for 2021, the Innovation Funders Showcase Company Flipbook provided a sneak peek of all the companies presenting, along with critical information such as market strategy, opportunities and more.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 29, 2020

By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager The Angel Capital Association was honored to have Martha Miller of the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) participate in ACA 2020 – The Summit of Angel Investing. We want to stay in touch!

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 10, 2020

Here's some thoughts to help you determine which strategy may be right for you. There is less money in the angel capital world today than there was a month ago. And they’ll be much more sensitized to each company’s potential need for more capital to get to exit, wondering if that capital will be available when needed.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 11, 2024

The result was a more cautious acquisition strategy, impacting both the volume and value of deals made. The Top Five M&A Deals of 2023 In a year of recalibrated strategies and selective deal-making, several standout M&A transactions emerged as reported by PitchBook. Which Sectors Could See a Boost in M&A Activity in 2024?

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This is Part 2 of a two-part examination of the state of the startup capital market during the past two years. From an investor’s perspective, 2022 witnessed a sudden market reversal from an extreme equity seller’s market to an equity buyer’s market, causing dislocations throughout angel, VC, and startup ecosystems.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lending and Liquidity Pools: Within DeFi, lending crypto assets is a popular strategy. As such, virtual and augmented reality companies building decentralized metaverse platforms have caught the attention of venture investors looking to capitalize on the growth of Web3. Defining Strategies : Differentiate between passive (e.g.,

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When you open your favorite app store you realize that choices abound, so understanding the emotional side of product design is not just a strategy; it’s a necessity. These emotional connections foster customer loyalty, encouraging users to not only stick around but also become passionate advocates. The result? Where Should We Start?

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 8, 2024

We make sure founders understand the strategy and legal foundation that underpins their company. For more information about the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice of Fox Rothschild, including the Fox Launchpad or its Startup Package, please contact Elizabeth Sigety at 215.918.3554 or esigety@foxrothschild.com.

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Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is Part II of a two-part series on Revenue-Financed Capital (RFC) for angels. In Part I addressed the question of when RFC might be appropriate to meet some of the capital needs of angel portfolio companies. This post discusses why RFC may be appropriate for angel portfolios.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Lucio Arbix , Business Development Director, Amplifi Labs AI-Strategy The transformative potential of AI extends beyond individual startups, reshaping their entire ecosystem and driving innovation across industries. Building an AI-powered startup begins with an AI-Strategy, guided by a business analyst.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 7, 2020

By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager We can’t wait to welcome Martha Miller, Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, to ACA 2020 – The Summit of Angel Investing ! Get to Know Martha: Martha Legg Mille r was named the U.S.

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Angel Capital Association

APRIL 28, 2021

ACA 2021 features critical topics , like increasing returns, identifying new opportunities, improving due diligence, equitable economies, and exit strategies. Experience an all-new way to celebrate angel investing and the power of company support!

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

Angel investors should be extremely skeptical if a potential investment does not have the forecast models discussed. If the entrepreneur has not taken the time to create the models, how do investors know they have considered the costs of their strategy, their ability to reach revenue goals, or when they will require additional cash infusions?

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

By: Sonia Gioseffi, Partner, K&L Gates The venture capital industry has exploded in both dollars and geography since its beginnings, as evidenced by an increase in the size of venture capital funds and the attraction of large pools of capital from institutional investors.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Dave’s note: Our guest author this week is John Huston, founder of the 300+ member Ohio TechAngel Funds and a past Chairman of both the Angel Capital Association and the Angel Resource Institute. . So, rarely will this strategy or outcome enable investors to reap their target in a sale. By John Huston.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 23, 2020

By: Dror Futter, Legal and Business Adviser to Startups, Venture Capital Firms and Technology Companies If your venture is confronting a down round, you should not wear it as a badge of shame. More importantly, if you are doing a down round, it still means you were able to raise capital.

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