Deal Flow & Networking Archives

Investing in a startup that IPOs is like striking gold. So what happens when one of your portfolio companies goes public?

Social media is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal as an angel investor.

For every flashy idea that makes it big, there are ten bland-sounding companies that make it even bigger.

There are certain secrets you learn about angel investors when you sit on the other side of the table.

It drives me up the wall when I'm being rushed for my money.

My favorite returns are those offering cash up front. But not every angel feels the same way I do.

Most angels make returns on the deals they never expected.

As an angel, you'll find that your deal flow really takes off once you get involved in the community.

Intellectual property - patents, trademarks, and so on - are incredibly important to a startup's ability to take off.

Convertible notes are one of the most common deal types out there, but I don't think they're worth their salt.