VC & Angel Capital
Are Accelerator Funds a Better Way for Angels to Invest?
Is investing in accelerator funds better than joining an angel group? Here's three reasons why the answer to that question is yes.
5 Reasons Angels May Have Small Portfolios
The typical angel portfolio has 7 companies, too small to ensure an acceptable financial return at minimal risk. Here's why angels have small portfolios.
For Angels, Convertible Notes Beat SAFEs
Why do convertible notes beat SAFE? There are several important differences between the two, which make the former a better choice for most angels.
Academic Angels Focus on Former Students
We take a look at why faculty angel investors tend to focus on investing in ventures that emerged from their institutions.
What’s the Best Stage for Angels to Invest?
One of the most common questions would-be angel investors ask is, "What's best stage for angels to invest?" Several start-up investors suggested this one.
Why Pre-Seed Stage Valuations are Falling
While the valuations of companies at the Series A stage or later have risen, the pre-seed stage valuations of companies have fallen. Here's why this may be.
How Pre-Seed Stage Financing is Changing
In recent years, further declines in the cost of bringing new software products to market has wrought three changes in pre-seed funding.
How to Avoid Missed Opportunities in Startup Investment
In the angel investing world, you need to watch out for "false negatives" to avoid missed opportunities in startup investments.
Why You Should Always Talk to Strangers as an Entrepreneur
You should always talk to strangers as an entrepreneur. Sure there is risk in doing so but the value of the conversation is likely to exceed the risk.
The Dark Side of Deal-by-Deal Carry
Deal-by-deal carry often yields very different returns from fund-level carry. Discover the benefits, and the downsides, of this investment vehicle.
When Things Go Bad in a Startup
When things go bad in a startup, the best response is to rationally evaluate your alternatives. Don't criticize the founders and ask for your money back.
