April 2014
Beginner
304 pages
6h 44m
English
book
Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups
by David S. Rose
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Contents
Introduction: How I Became An Angel Investor
Part I The Basics of Angel Investing
2 Plus, It's Really Fun! The Nonfinancial Rewards of Being an Angel
3 The Portfolio Theory of Angel Investing: Why Every Angel Needs to Invest in at Least 20 Companies
4 The Financial Life of a Startup: Where Angels Fit in the Big Financing Picture
5 Develop Your Deal Flow: Sourcing and Identifying High-Potential Opportunities
6 Bet the Jockey, Not the Horse: Evaluating the Entrepreneur and Picking the Right One to Back
7 Here Comes the Pitch: Listening to the Story Does It Make Sense for Your Portfolio?
8 Look Under the Hood and Lead a Deal: Coordinating Due Diligence and Running the Show
9 Valuations and Expectations: Discovering the Secret Economics of the Angels
10 Investment Rounds and Their Forms: Common Stock, Convertible Notes, or Preferred Stock?
11 The Art of the Angel Deal: Negotiating a Win/Win Relationship with Your Entrepreneur
12 Term Sheets and Closing: Trust Everyone...but Cut the Cards Anyway
13 After the Investment: Managing Your Portfolio and Adding Value as an Active Angel
14 Exits and Other Unicorns: Getting Your Money Out Makes All Things Right
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