Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fostering these entrepreneurs and the economies they impact is a direct result of ACA’s mission to fuel the success of angel investor community. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing.

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Gust

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I began studying angel investing returns about 10 years ago as a result of a problem I couldn’t resolve: The investing world seemed certain that angel investors were rubes. Conventional wisdom dictated that they made reckless investments in very early-stage ventures mostly doomed to fail. So which is it?

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 12, 2024

We are standing on the edge of a profound shift in the world of angel investing. For years, the process of raising funds from multiple angel investor groups—known as “syndication”—has been mired in friction. Entrepreneurs, the lifeblood of innovation, are now finding and securing investors with newfound ease.

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Gust

JUNE 21, 2014

Because of the economic realities of angel investing, not greed. The hard and unforgiving facts are that the majority of all angel-backed ventures fail completely, losing all the money of all the investors.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 29, 2024

When an accounts manager working in the farming sector in the Canterbury region decided it was time for a career change, a new opportunity came in the form of a plumbing business – however, there was a twist. When you ask people to define investment, they’ll usually say – money. “We Ross Young, founder of InvestaMatch.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

His insatiable curiosity helped him learn not only from Josh, and First Round's partners like Howard Morgan--who is moving back to angel investing after a tremendously successful run as one of the most well respected venture capitalists--but from successful founders and startup professionals.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

We run a series of best practice workshops where we put top VCs in front of audiences of new junior professionals at funds and accredited investors looking to start angel investing—and we intentionally seek out underrepresented people to join. Contact me here to find out more about this.)

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The trusted celeb manager who doesn't know anything about startups, never made an angel investment before, and thinks they're big s**t because some celeb picked them out of a hat to look at deals for them. Tens of millions of dollars in revenues and almost 100 employees later, missed opportunity. Uber wasn't a hot deal.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Many of the reasons why someone had previous success might have to do with unique windows of opportunity that no longer exist. They raise larger and larger funds, for example, after building up a track record of successful angel investments.

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JUNE 21, 2016

A lot of these people have started getting into the angel investing world. You can do this through transparency, communication, opportunities to meet companies, like co-investing, talks, content and networking opportunities. These are incredibly impactful relationships dependent on trust.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 31, 2025

Orange Collective exclusively invests in Y Combinator companies before Demo Day. The Orange Collective team have collectively angel invested in 200+ Y Combinator companies, including unicorn outcomes like Ironclad, Vanta, Replit, Moonvalley, and Snapdocs. We have over 150 Y Combinator alumni as actively engaged LPs.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

They said they trusted me and that they signed up for great opportunities in great startups, not just specifically tech. It felt better to invest my LPs money in a company a little outside of the fund's normal target area with a little more skin in the game of my own--to assure them, and myself, that this was something I felt strongly about.

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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.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 17, 2024

Angel investors have the opportunity to capitalize on this situation by leveraging the illiquidity of traditional larger venture funds. Strategic Shift Towards Angel Investment At PIN, we have observed a dynamic shift where founders increasingly seek strategic angel investments. Why Choose PIN?

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Angel Capital Association

APRIL 28, 2021

Relax in your own home while you soak up the latest insights about the dynamic, changing landscape for angels around the globe. The immersive, multi-week ACA Angel University is virtual , too, and will start on May 17 – and you’ll save if you sign up during your ACA 2021 – The Summit of Angel Investing registration.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I had an opportunity recently to interview Marsha Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association board of directors regarding the critical importance of angel funding as it relates to the objective of getting early stage companies financed and launched. WJR Business Beat Transcript. Good morning, Paul!

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 19, 2009

You’re trying to get you contacts to get you that introduction to Ron Conway to sprinkle his legitimacy on your company through an angel investment. I think this is going to be hugely successful and I don’t want to miss the opportunity.’&#. All of these things are nearly impossible for most entrepreneurs.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

Fostering these entrepreneurs and the economies they impact is a direct result of ACA’s mission to fuel the success of the angel investor community. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 20, 2024

The two category-winning companies were honored live during the annual awards ceremony at ACA’s 2024 Summit of Angel Investing , the leading annual event for angel investors. supported by the TCA Venture Group’s LA chapter, have been engaged with this angel investing group for more than five years. “We

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Gust

OCTOBER 21, 2015

One of the most common questions we get is: What are the biggest challenges and rewards of angel investing? High net worth individuals become angel investors for a number of reasons, but the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs and provide guidance to founders is typically high on the list.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

December 08, 2023 10:35 AM Eastern Standard Time SAN DIEGO—San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding. By providing a low initial investment and robust deal flow, SDAC enables accredited investors from across the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether you’re seeking angel investment, venture capital, or another form of funding, the pitch deck plays a central role in showcasing the potential of your business that will bring a high yield back to an investor. This slide should present data and research showing the scale of the opportunity in your industry or niche.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 15, 2010

Yet many would-be entrepreneurs feel that they don’t have enough access to investors and that the opportunity to present to a group will help them short circuit the fund raising process. Jason plans to set up Open Angel chapters in many US cities and eventually internationally. And that’s really what you want.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 5, 2014

So, angels simply must value both ventures at about the same price. Scalability is a critical factor for angel investment. They may own 30% after the first round of funding but will probably own less than 10% at exit. Email readers, continue here.]

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The Seraf Compass

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Join Seraf for an insightful session where we will explore strategies and techniques to optimize the management of angel groups. Whether you are a seasoned angel investor or new to the world of angel investing, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you enhance your group's efficiency and success.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Incredible Organizational Change, Growth and Advocacy: a Look at the ACA Success and Goals For 2024 Despite the volatility brought about by the pandemic, economic uncertainty, market fluctuation, bank failures and a myriad of other difficulties, the ACA has powered through to continue to be the voice for the art and science of angel investing.

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MAY 16, 2024

What if you could draw that same-sized opportunity around a different set of criteria—not a vertical, but a theme that affects multiple verticals? When Roger Ehrenberg set out to professionalize his angel investing into a fund, he used “Data” as the theme. He wasn’t only investing in businesses that sold data.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Angel investment fund selects six companies to pitch live on USD campus on May 9. Over 100 companies applied for SDAC VI, hoping to land at least $200,000* in angel investment or attract investors interested in funding their companies. Tickets for live pitch event now available.

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Haystack

MAY 5, 2018

In this post, I wanted to briefly break-down the different ways folks can invest today (*assuming they have access to capital — more on that below in a footnote) and benefits & drawbacks of each one. Note, everything comes with a catch… Angel Investing. The Opportunity: This is where truly 1,000x outcomes happen.

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Startup Catalyst Brief Submitted Articles

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, angels are telling founders to scrutinize their sales forecasts, hiring plans, costs and every other assumption about their business. Upheaval can also create opportunities, as changing markets and obstacles create new challenges to solve and ways for startups to scale

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2024

So, what are some of the recognition perks that truly resonate with angel investors and influence their decision to support your venture? Go Beyond Financials to Secure Angel Investment Understanding what motivates an angel investor is crucial. Let’s explore them.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

He quit the MRF and quietly amassed nearly $100,000 in angel investment to build a company. The people who invested were all the people who knew Dustin the best – obviously a positive “signal.”. The Market – OK, enough of your blah, blah, blah about team / co-investor love fest – what really jazzed you up about this opportunity?

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Gust

APRIL 30, 2014

Having now invested in over 85 startups, and finding that my personal metrics are very similar to aggregated industry ones, it is clear that (a) there is little to no correlation between my home runs and my personal favorites, and (b) angel investing done correctly really *can* produce a consistent IRR in the 25%-30% range.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

And now, thanks to Hustle Fund, she is also an angel investor. Hustle Fund is coming out of stealth today with Angel Squad , a new initiative aimed at making angel investing more accessible to more people. She describes herself as “a complete novice” in angel investing, and so far, she’s loving the experience. “

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

There are fantastic rewards to be had for those who know how to exploit the new opportunities for business funding that arise in times like these. Angel investment. Get angel investment for your startup. And if you’re not one of them yet, you will be soon. Venture capital or VC. Decentralized crowdfunding.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Meet Roundtable , a new startup backed by eFounders that wants to bring community-driven angel investments to European startups. The company has built a platform that simplifies the administrative, legal and financial challenges that come with angel investments.

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MARCH 25, 2013

It's a lot more lucrative to convert a warehouse into a condo building--especially if it's anywhere near the city--but it's those areas where innovators are creating economic opportunity as well, and where they need commercial space to thrive. 33 Flatbush. Drop me a line at charlie@brooklynbridgeventures.com.

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