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Why Have Early Stage Valuations Remained Surprisingly High?

Angel Capital Association

The recent data from ACA for all Angel Groups shows a similar recent pattern, with only 7% in the $1-3 million range and 12% in the 3-6 million range: Source: TCA Venture Group, Angel Capital Association Angel Funders Report There are of course higher valuations (as expected) in Series A compared to Seed/Pre-Seed, and dispersion in each stage.

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5 Tips on Angel Investing from Veterans in this Space

Angel Capital Association

Unlike traditional lending, angel investment is seldom tied to collateral, college degrees, or other assets that some entrepreneurs don’t have access to. For investors themselves, angel investing is a mix of exhilaration and caution. There are angel networks and funds everywhere these days. What are our sales channels?

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Alternative VC Tech Stack: Chisos structured finance

David Teten VC

We consider other capital sources such as credit cards, friends/family capital and angel investors to generally be our competition, although we believe the structure of our terms makes more sense for all parties involved. Q: What are the tools you’re using for your front office: sourcing , LP relations, investing analysis, etc.?

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State-funded program managed by i2E boosts Oklahoma innovation

Innovation 2 Enterprise

In the search for economic diversification and job growth, tax credits can be another lever states can use to prime the investment capital pump. Over the last 10 years, as reported by the Angel Capital Association, at least 29 states have provided tax credits to angel investors. Results have been mixed.

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‘High conviction, low volume’: Playfair launches $70M pre-seed fund for European startups

TechCrunch

And while having previous exits and success in the business world can be a useful indicator, there are many things that can ultimately determine whether a founder or founding team are intrinsically investable. But some sort of successful track record, in just about anything, is a useful barometer at the early investment stage.

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Public Policy Quarterly Newsletter Issue 2

Angel Capital Association

Finally, the bill aims to build up Main Street by cutting red tape for small businesses by adjusting the reporting threshold for businesses that use subcontract labor from $600 to $1,000. Much-needed updates are included to help small businesses stay competitive, advance innovation and keep more facets of their business in the US.

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Investors, Entrepreneurs Prepare For ACA 2021 - Summit of Angel Investing

Angel Capital Association

ACA 2021 - The Summit of Angel Investing will also feature a keynote from one of Portland's own dynamic successful entrepreneurs, Monica Enand. There will be a mix of local angels, entrepreneurs and luminaries, and a handful of top ACA members from other cities.