This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few things I recommend but remember that every investor is different so there may be some disagreement. If I'm interested from an investor perspective, I'll let you know. Try to guess who my first due diligence call is for your company and get to them first before I bastardize your pitch to them. Other tips?

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2011

Advisors, investors and board members come in all shapes and sizes. VC Blogger Fanboy This geek reads all the blogs religiously and is a lean startup ninja. Want to hear more about getting the most out of your investors and advisors? By the way, do you know who (surprisingly) *doesn't* fit into this catagory? Ashton Kutcher.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 30, 2010

Startups, on the other hand, have lots of little failures and successes over time. At the end of the day, investors want to invest in great companies. Sometimes, it takes a little work to build a great working relationship with an investor. A lot of startups, however, don't seem to realize this. backgrounds at startups?

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Insight Partners

DECEMBER 5, 2024

New industry-specific AI and data startups are emerging to bridge these gaps and redefine operational standards across financial services. In recent years, several startups have emerged to streamline search and knowledge management, leveraging AI for front-office research, analysis, and decision-making.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 9, 2020

If you’re constantly reading that this system isn’t built to help you—and you aren’t finding any experiences to the contrary, your likelihood of just throwing your hands up and bailing from startups is higher. Similarly, when I say, "Can you show me a model of how you think this round helps you hit your goals?"

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 16, 2018

You're literally talking to an investor, and if they offered you a big check at a great deal, you'd take it, no? They won't share any info on what's going on with their company, even with investors that are really excited about their concept. When said to a VC, this is one of the biggest BS lines out there.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 5, 2012

In fact, one of my largest investors from a family office were former private investment people themselves, and their due dilligence was off the charts. That's actually how the startup investing world used to work. Open Angel Forum created a costless way for the best startups to get in front of the best capital.

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SuperAngel.Fund

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Early-Stage Venture & Startups 2024. 🤖 AI Market Dominates Across New Startups The surge in AI-driven startups shows no signs of slowing. Nearly a third of seed deals on the AngelList platform involve startups primarily identifying as AI companies. Last week, AngelList released The State of U.S.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 3, 2010

So roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty and you'll be a better investor.” That is as true for startups as it should have been for the big banks. the investor should go way out of their way to say "prepare NO materials. But that doesn't mean you can't help them. And to help them you need to understand the business.

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SuperAngel.Fund

JULY 24, 2024

The vast majority of angel investors will meet a founder, conduct their due diligence, and make a one-time decision to either cut a check or not, then walk away or wait until the company is bankrupt or public. Instead, you can take the approach of actively managing your portfolio of startup investments.

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SuperAngel.Fund

JANUARY 19, 2024

This means that early stage companies which raised money did so primarily with backing from their existing investors as opposed to new ones. More often, it is easier for a company to gain additional support from its existing investor base as compared to net new investors. That is the case with follow ons.

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Pension Pulse

JANUARY 25, 2024

Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), the venture capital investing arm of the $250-billion pension fund, is the lead investor in Instagrid’s Series C funding round and gains a seat on the company’s board. Teachers was a substantial investor in Stem, Inc., Larizadeh Duggan said in an e-mailed statement.

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SuperAngel.Fund

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As a founder, it’s useful to understand how and why an investor is allocating their time. For example: If the economy is in a period of growth, venture investors are likely to be spending the majority of their time raising capital + deploying that capital.

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SuperAngel.Fund

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As a founder, it’s useful to understand how and why an investor is allocating their time. For example: If the economy is in a period of growth, venture investors are likely to be spending the majority of their time raising capital + deploying that capital.

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Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

Venture Capital Venture capital investments focus on financing startups and early-stage companies with significant growth potential. As an investor, you not only provide financial support but also offer guidance and expertise to help these companies thrive.

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Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

Venture Capital Venture capital investments focus on financing startups and early-stage companies with significant growth potential. As an investor, you not only provide financial support but also offer guidance and expertise to help these companies thrive.

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SuperAngel.Fund

DECEMBER 4, 2023

After all, if you’re an Angel Investor, your ability to be transparent is actually one of your greatest advantages. In the end, the job of an investor is to empower the founders they work with. Because that’s what founders deserve. They deserve transparency. That’s why honesty and transparency are crucial.

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SuperAngel.Fund

DECEMBER 28, 2023

After all, if you’re an Angel Investor, your ability to be transparent is actually one of your greatest advantages. In the end, the job of an investor is to empower the founders they work with. Because that’s what founders deserve. They deserve transparency. That’s why honesty and transparency are crucial.

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SuperAngel.Fund

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In addition to the fund which is my primary vehicle, Super Angel Syndicate provides an opportunity for investors to contribute more, from time to time, into individual companies via special purpose vehicles (SPVs). buying shares from an employee or another investor instead of from the company directly). Investors seek out lower prices.

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Fortune Financial

MAY 4, 2023

While the technology continues to evolve and become more affordable, many investors view it as a lucrative opportunity for long-term growth and innovation. Yet, it’s important to do due diligence and carefully research each investment opportunity before making any decisions. What Is 3D Printing?

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Private Equity Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

But at the same time, the buzz about generative AI, such as Chat GPT, is prompting others to venture forth – over one quarter of investors surveyed by Private Equity Wire said AI was the technology sector they were most positive on for opportunities in 2023, followed by healthcare, SaaS, climate and cyber. billion), fintech ($5.5 billion).

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Insight Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elisity, the pioneer in identity-based microsegmentation, today announced it has raised $37 million in Series B funding from global software investor Insight Partners. SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS As of December 31, 2023, the firm has over $80B in regulatory assets under management.

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Pension Pulse

AUGUST 8, 2023

The venture unit had set up a $332 million fund in 2019 to focus on European startups. Omers had hired European investors from Balderton Capital and Uber Technologies Inc. Venture financing into startups during the second quarter fell about 60% in Europe to €12.3 It has since slowed dramatically. billion ($3.72 billion ($3.72

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SuperAngel.Fund

MARCH 24, 2023

I recently passed the two-year mark since becoming a full-time “professional” angel investor, and I wanted to celebrate this anniversary by sharing more details with you about how I got here. Happy Friday! The story begins in 2010 after I started my first “venture-backed” company, only to shut it down four years later.

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Pension Pulse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Major funds including Aware Super and Hostplus were investors. But in a partial victory for fund groups which opposed the rules, the Securities and Exchange Commission did not proceed with proposals that would have expanded funds' legal liability and outright banned arrangements that allow some investors special terms.

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Hedge Funds Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Pension Funds Funds 64

Axial

MAY 23, 2023

Both sellers and investors like Independent Sponsors’ boutique nature and deep operating experience. As experienced investors, entrepreneurs and operators, we partner with management teams to create long-term value and bring technology expertise to our portfolio companies. Why are independent sponsors growing in prominence?

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 9, 2024

Matt Levine : 00:16:47 I was struck by like the ability of retail investors collectively to move stock prices, right? And then like in fact these stocks went up and stayed up for very long periods through like the actions of retail investors and like people creating gamma squeezes by buying options.

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SuperAngel.Fund

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was listening to an interview with David Tisch a few weeks ago that had a profound impact on the way I see the startup investment landscape. He’s an extremely accomplished Founder and investor. And, does this apply to venture investors, too? Is AI really going to replace most knowledge workers?

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 24, 2023

So the big long term story with Forstmann Little as investors — and it was a great firm, we were the second biggest firm, but I think we had the highest returns — was, you know, in the ‘80s, it was about kind of any company that looked cheap with a lot of debt. KLINSKY: Yeah. RITHOLTZ: Where did you focus? KLINSKY: Yeah.

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The Big Picture

APRIL 11, 2023

And let’s face it, dividends really never made sense as a way of returning cash to equity investors. RITHOLTZ: If you’re a long-term investor, you want to see the capital — DAMODARAN: But, also, if you think about equity as a residual claim, which is the way I think about it, you get whatever is left over.

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Pension Pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Real Assets Invested US$500,000 in Mombak, a Brazil-based venture-backed carbon removal startup investment manager focused on reforesting the Amazon, and committed up to US$30 million to The Amazon Restoration Fund. OMERS will be a financial investor and will not participate in operational decisions of MLSE or any of its teams.

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The Big Picture

JUNE 15, 2023

Morningstar ) • Due Diligence: Using ESG as a Risk Mitigator : Although seldom apparent in financial statements, environmental, social and governance deficiencies can come out of nowhere and slam investors. Remains Far From Recession : The pandemic’s aftereffects fuel economic resilience despite rising interest rates.

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