Beware of Some Entrepreneurs

In our line of work we see every type of entrepreneur there is, here’s a few we were able to profile. Paranoid Entrepreneur.  This entrepreneur is scared of their own shadow.  They call you over and over to discuss their idea but never tell you what it is.  They talk about their best friend whose idea stolen by investors.  They tell you that their invention/idea will change the world.  They ask you to sign an NDA but never get around to sending you anything. Harvard…

Beware of Some Angel Investors

The profile of an Angel Investor can come in many forms, but not all are good. Although we’re Angel investors ourselves, we understand that relationships can break a company, so look out for these types of Angels. Shark Angels This is the ultimate bad guy whose sole intention of getting involved in early-stage investing is to take advantage of what they believe is the entrepreneur’s lack of financial and deal-making experience. If the term sheet process turns to pure torture, it may be time to…

Cramming Down Grandma: A company valuation lesson

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One of the biggest challenges with closing an angel deal is the valuation discussion with the entrepreneur.

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