Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At the Angel Capital Association, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive entrepreneurial environment makes for a more competitive and more resilient economy. We are committed to expanding the diversity of angel investors and the entrepreneurs they support.

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 1, 2020

None of what I am sharing would be possible without the contributions of the staff of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) and the participation of so many angel investors. We’ll use this to inform our conversation later today <date/time/link info> * Z Score: # standard deviations above or below the mean score.

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Onevest

APRIL 1, 2015

Luni will be a panelist on Onevest’s upcoming webinar with the Angel Capital Association on Impact Investing on Wednesday, April 8th. All securities listed herein are offered through North Capital Private Securities Corporation ("NCPS") , a registered broker-dealer, member FINRA / SIPC. Read the original post here.

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Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Total angel funding in 2010 was up somewhat, but has ranged from $15 to $20 billion for several years. The fraction of angel capital committed to follow-on and later stage investing has increased over the past five years.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Angel Capital Association Announces Partnership with Linqto, CEO to Speak. The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has announced a partnership with Linqto, a leading global private markets investment platform that provides accredited investors with access to some of the world’s most sought-after, privately-held companies.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 20, 2024

For Immediate Release Columbus, OH (May 20, 2024) – Recognizing the most ingenious and innovative companies recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association, the prestigious Luis Villalobos Award was given on May 13, 2024, to two outstanding portfolio companies. Receiving the award were Ready. visit readysetfood.com.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/01/2023 10/01/2023 - The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s largest association of angel investors, has announced that Columbus, Ohio will host its 2024 Summit of Angel Investing. For more information, visit www.rev1ventures.com.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

This week, Onboard Dynamics was awarded the prestigious Luis Villalobos Award for Technology, which recognizes the most ingenious and innovative idea recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association (ACA.) For more information about the Luis Villalobos Award, visit www.angelcapitalassociation.org/luis-villalobos-award/.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 10, 2023

Hans Severiens winners Tony Shipley, left, of Queen City Angels and Dan Rosen , right, of the Aliance of Angels. The Hans Severiens Award recognizes personal impact on the advancement of angel investing globally and highlights the special relationship that angels and entrepreneurs build to innovate, create jobs, and drive the economy.

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Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

When I started my angel investing over a decade ago, there was no such thing as a site to handle the surprisingly-challenging process of keeping track of all the information regarding all the companies with which I was working. But I digress [harumph]. So I had to create one! shameless plug alert.but you asked!].

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 30, 2023

by Joe Wallin , leader of the Angel Capital Association Legal Advisory Council and Pricipal at the law firm of Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. Big Picture The CTA is intended to assist law enforcement in combatting money laundering, tax fraud, financing of terrorism, and other illicit activity through anonymous shell and front companies.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For Immediate Release 2023 Angel Funders Report Released Overland Park, KS (December 6, 2023) – The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has released the Angel Funders Report for 2023. The Angel Funders Report is based on direct investment data solicited from ACA member groups. Read more online.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 14, 2023

Look for a group that connects angel investors with promising early-stage companies and that provides the education and information for both groups to lead to a healthy pipeline of deal flow. There are angel networks and funds everywhere these days. The Angel Capital Association keeps a list and has some great resources.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Angel Capital Association is moving into a confident, secure future, because of the successes we’ve had and the way we’ve navigated the last two years. We collect data directly so that we can provide powerful first-hand information on the current state of early stage investing.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The Angel Funders Report 2020 is the only source of verified data provided directly by active angel investing groups. The report is based on information collected from a variety of ACA member groups, including some of the most active investing communities.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For Immediate Release Alexandria, VA (October 4, 2023) – The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has received an $123k award from the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIPs) designed to catalyze private investment in the Deep Tech Sector. Visit us online at angelcapitalassociation.org.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 4, 2024

Introduction: The Angel Capital Association formed a task force of established early-stage investors and attorneys who routinely represent both founders and investors in early stage financings. Drafts of a model term sheet and definitive documents were shared with several leading angel groups for feedback.

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Paul G. Silva

JULY 11, 2018

Marianne Hudson, executive director of the Angel Capital Association (the trade association for angel investors in the US) wrote an article on this topic. One of the biggest debates in the angel industry is how much due diligence investors should do before they invest. Getting Started – Key Factors.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 21, 2021

You can take advantage of investor databases such as AngelList, Angel Capital Association or Angels Den to get started. The list should include around 30 to 50 names, which you can put into a spreadsheet with other relevant information for easy reference. Know where to look. Self-promotion also helps.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 3, 2014

Angel groups invest from $250,000 to $1,000,000 or more in qualified investments. Angel Capital Association (ACA) lists over four hundred member groups, located throughout the country. The advantage to getting the attention of a super angel is that most operate informally and make quick decisions with little due diligence.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

According to the Angel Capital Association (ACA), there has been a big increase in women who are members just in the last few years. Female membership in ACA was at about 11% in 2016, and now five years later, the membership in ACA is closer to 25%, according to Sarah Dickey, membership director for the Angel Capital Association.

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propel(x)

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

There are several reasons angel investors may consider adding deep technology to their investment portfolio. In an effort to better inform your investment decision making, we’ve compiled a list of resources you can use before you commit. However, it is also a potentially risky endeavor.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

Groups investing at those higher levels usually required to qualify for a Board seat can become better informed, make better follow-on investing decisions and can offer a much deeper level of mentoring than investments for which the angel group is a less-involved investor.

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Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Tony Shipley, Seed the Future Campaign Chair, and Katelynne Staehnke, Director of Development, on behalf of the Angel Investor Foundation. We sincerely appreciate the many contributions our Angel Capital Association (ACA) members, Angel Groups and other donors have made and continue to make to the Seed the Future (STF) Campaign.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is the time of year when we reach out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This is the time of year when ACA reaches out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These insights from ACA angel groups and funds are shared to help individual angels and angel groups learn more about key trends in our industry and improve outcomes. The Angel Capital Association believes that data will make us better investors.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Ways You Can Stay Connected in 2024: Subscribe to the ACA LinkedIn Newsletter Sign up for ACA emails including Raw Data to Actionable Insights to get timely and critical information directly to you inbox Get involved! Attend the Angel Capital Association Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Before an IPO, companies often spend tens of millions of dollars gathering and compiling mandatory information to submit to the SEC and make available to the public for the sale of its securities.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

This typically means financial investment, and specifically, venture or angel capital. While policies promoting investment may be welcomed—a point I make below and previously described a long history of —don’t forget about the other types of capital. Support people and networks over buildings and institutions.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Angel groups invest from $250,000 to $1,000,000 or more in qualified investments. How many angel groups are there? Email readers, continue here… ] The Angel Capital Association (ACA) lists over four hundred member groups, located throughout the USA. Some can supply more when syndicating with other such groups.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 17, 2021

It’s just bagged $1M in seed funding led by Angels Capital, a European VC fund owned by Juan Roig (aka Spain’s richest grocer and second wealthiest billionaire), and Miami-based The Venture City. It had previously raised around half a million dollars via a token sale to help fund early development.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 7, 2021

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director The prestigious Luis Villalobos Award, recognizing the most ingenious and innovative ideas recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association, was recently awarded to two ACA member-funded companies disrupting their fields.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

He is a member of the model forms drafting group of the National Venture Capital Association, the legal advisory board of the Angel Capital Association and the legal working groups of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance and the Digital Chamber of Commerce. He is a frequent speaker and writer on blockchain legal topics.

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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.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

Though TLP is headquartered in Danville, Virginia we have been involved with multiple statewide and national entities (Angel Capital Association, State Science and Technology Institute, Kauffman Foundation, etc.) Eva talks about the early days. where we learn and share best practices.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Back to top The History of the ACA's Public Policy Efforts The Angel Capital Association was a nascent organization in 2009-2010 when Congress developed the bipartisan Dodd-Frank Act in response to the fallout of the great recession. Stay tuned for more information as this continues to develop.

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