Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

To begin with, it is important to understand some basic facts about the world of entrepreneurial finance: There are many more entrepreneurs than there are investors, with the result that only one company out of every 400 that seeks venture funding actually receives it.

Angel Groups 159

Angel Groups Elevator Pitch Software Review Deal Flow 159

David Teten

JANUARY 28, 2019

Everyone wanted to work in finance. One of the unique provisions of that program was that it was open to people without any NYU affiliation; they just had to work physically at the NYU Future Labs. Create a Yale-affiliated angel group, under the university’s official auspices. “CEO is the new Analyst.”.

Affiliate 60

Affiliate Connecticut Programming Community 60

Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

Gust is the infrastructure that underlies much of the professional world of early stage finance. However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides.

Angel Investor 150

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor Early Stage 150

David Teten

JULY 3, 2013

Empire Angels is a member-led New York City based angel group of young finance professionals which seeks to invest in and support early stage technology ventures with a focus on young, US based entrepreneurs. The organization invests in companies regardless of school affiliation.

Angel Investor 114

Angel Investor New York Accredited Investor New York City 114

David Teten

JULY 3, 2013

Empire Angels is a member-led New York City based angel group of young finance professionals which seeks to invest in and support early stage technology ventures with a focus on young, US based entrepreneurs. The organization invests in companies regardless of school affiliation.

Angel Investor 114

Angel Investor New York Accredited Investor New York City 114

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A major angel group uses Influitive , an advocate management tool, to track, activate and motivate their members. Investors are also mining for leads such sources as: – product crowdfunding sites ( Indiegogo *); – tech communities ( Producthunt ); – angel group platforms ( Gust ); – expert networks (e.g.,

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

What would the VC corollary to Touched by an Angel, be. I was on a panel earlier this week with several other investors from Angel Groups in the Valley. One of my comments was that we would likely see more institutionalization of angel groups and syndication of deals among groups. See you next time.

Pre-Money Valuation 28

Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28