Angel investing
Subtitle: the Gust guide to making money and having fun investing in startups
By: David S. Rose
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9781118858257
Subjects: Angels (Investors); Venture capital; New business enterprises; Investments
Description: Provides a guide for becoming a successful angel investor, from identifying new opportunities to structuring investments in order to maximize returns.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / Reid Hoffman; title: Introduction : how I became an angel investor; title: The basics of angel investing.  The 25 percent annual return : why everyone with six figures to invest should consider angel investing; title: Plus, it's really fun! : The nonfinancial rewards of being an angel; title: The portfolio theory of angel investing : why every angel needs to invest in at least 20 companies; title: The financial life of a startup : where angels fit in the big financing picture; title: The nuts and bolts. Develop your deal flow : sourcing and identifying high-potential opportunities; title: Bet the jockey, not the horse : evaluating the entrepreneur and picking the right one to back; title: Here comes the pitch : listening to the story does make sense for your portfolio?; title: Look under the hood and lead a deal : coordinating due diligence and running the show; title: Valuations and expectations : discovering the secret economics of the angels; title: Investment rounds and their forms : common stock, convertible notes, or preferred stock?; title: The art of the angel deal : negotiating a win/win relationship with your entrepreneur; title: Term sheets and closing : trust everyone...but cut the cards anyway; title: After the investment : managing your portfolio and adding value as an active angel; title: Exits and other unicorns : getting your money out makes all things right; title: Your place in the world of angels. The entrepreneurship financing ecosystem : grants, venture capital, accelerators, and other players; title: Building your angelic reputation : getting the best deals to come to you; title: Joining an angel group : increasing your opportunities and reducing your risks; title: Impact investing : doing well while doing good; title: Sit back and let someone else do the work : investing in startups through seed funds and venture funds; title: Crowdfunding and the global revolution : angel investing for everyone.