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By definition, angels are accreditedinvestors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Warm introductions from common friends are even better, so networking with potential peers and future investors is highly recommended well before it’s time to ask for money. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas.
By definition, angels are accreditedinvestors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Warm introductions from common friends are even better, so networking with potential peers and future investors is highly recommended well before it’s time to ask for money. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas.
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By definition, angels are accreditedinvestors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Warm introductions from common friends are even better, so networking with potential peers and future investors is highly recommended well before it’s time to ask for money. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas.
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For maximum credibility, start networking for potential investors to build relationships a few months before you start asking for money. It won’t help your case or your workload to do an email blast and follow-up with all eight million accreditedinvestors in the US. Here are some rules of thumb.
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