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Tough Questions

This is going to be BIG.

Angel investor Jeff Stewart once told me that either the product takes twice as long and costs three times as much to build as your plan, or takes three times as long to build and costs twice as much--you just don''t know which one. Tough questions are a godsend. Running a startup is going to be difficult. I wish they had.

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Build a process, then trust it

SuperAngel.Fund

PSA to all Angel Investors: For the love of God, stop going deep into financials on the first meeting. The exploratory process and Due Diligence period should be a gradual escalation of time and scrutiny. Conduct the full Due Diligence process utilizing the company Data Room (if any) and my own personal network.

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Leaning in, doubling down

SuperAngel.Fund

What I’ve learned from the greatest asset allocators in the world: For decades, Angel investing has been viewed as a series of one-shot decisions. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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AngelList 2024 Market Report

SuperAngel.Fund

Investors are spending more time vetting performance proof points, and milestones during the due diligence process. Angel investors are leading the way with first checks in most pre-seed deals. Overall, the AngelList report points to a few key conclusions: 1. There is a general flight to quality.

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Setting expectations when fundraising

SuperAngel.Fund

After all, if you’re an Angel Investor, your ability to be transparent is actually one of your greatest advantages. They deserve to know what they’re getting into before embarking on this strange courtship that is the fundraising process. They deserve transparency.

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Setting expectations when fundraising

SuperAngel.Fund

After all, if you’re an Angel Investor, your ability to be transparent is actually one of your greatest advantages. They deserve to know what they’re getting into before embarking on this strange courtship that is the fundraising process. They deserve transparency.

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6 Considerations Before Investing in a Deal Origination Platform

Udu

From deal origination to due diligence and analysis, a deal sourcing company can help firms narrow their search and maximize their resources. Inbound Platforms Inbound platforms specialize in helping firms source deals from a variety of sources, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and other private equity funds.