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I recently discovered many angel networks and other investor communities faced a common problem: the lack of a clear, systematic framework for organizing their deal management processes. So we built one and called it Angel Ops. And today, we’re launching the E-Book that covers it all. The link is at the bottom of this post, but first, here’s why I think you’ll find this resource valuable. If you are… - A Leader or Member of an Established Angel Group: Read this book if you want a systematic way to think about and level up your community’s deal management process. - Thinking about (or Actively Working on) Launching a New Angel Network: Read this book if you want a systematic guide for how to structure, think about, and level up your new angel group over time. - A Startup Founder: Read this book if you want to understand angel groups better than many understand themselves. - A Later-Stage Investor: Read this book if you want to develop a firmer grasp of the deal management processes at the earliest stages in the venture ecosystem. - A Student, Academic, Aspiring Angel, or Other Individual: Read this book if you want to learn. I’m confident you’ll walk away with something new. https://lnkd.in/gVHtxrFv #AngelNetwork #Process #DueDiligence #StartupInvesting #Entrepreneurship

So you've finished school, started the business, and checked all the founder boxes. Now comes the questions around funding: What kind to pursue, how to get it, and how to understand your chances of getting #afunding in the context of your competition. #AngelInvestors are involved at a very early stage of the business. They provide funding in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. They can put a business on its feet and offer resilience and sustainable strategies before anyone else can. They also are built on relationships and mutual interests of success. If you don't know where to begin with funding, you may want to start by finding your angel. #Entrepreneurs

Are you a founder looking for seed funding? Our next Investment Day is on the 11th September – register to pitch with the link below: https://shorturl.at/ovmBp   Ever wondered what Angel Investors look for in pitches?   We all know how difficult it is to raise our first round. Helm Investment Day hosts up to 15 angel investors, most of whom have scaled and exited their business and have now turned to active investing.   Our Angels shared these top tips: 1. Commit to the business - Angels want to see that the founder is 100% in, they don’t want to invest in a side hustle. 2. Concentrate on one thing and do it really well - doubts arise when founders try to do multiple ventures at one time 3. Bring realistic valuations - we’ve found that there is still a hangover from the valuation bubble in 2022/2023 and founders need to re-adjust to the current landscape. Best of luck, and don’t leave it too late to apply for our pitch day. Applications will close around mid August with closing date TBC soon.   #angelinvestment #entrepreneurship #scaleup #activeinvestor #founder 

🎯 Breaking Down The Numbers: $370M+ in Capital Raised What does it take to help visionary founders secure significant funding? Here's our proven formula at The Raise Room: ✅ Personalized pitch coaching that builds confidence ✅ Automated investor acquisition systems ✅ Legal compliance templates that save thousands ✅ Strategic marketing funnels that convert Are you raising $500K+ for your venture? Our 90-day Raiser's Edge program might be exactly what you need. Drop a 🚀 in the comments if you'd like to learn more about our capital raising strategies! #CapitalRaising #Entrepreneurship #StartupFunding #VentureCapital

How can you get investors to give you what you want? The answer is simple: give them what they ask for and build their trust. But how do you do that effectively? Book a call with Dr. Michael N. Brette, J.D., for $500.00, and discover your options to speak to your ideal investors. Dr. Brette has years of experience in capital raising, business advisory, and startup advice. Take the first step towards building a successful relationship with your investors. #capitalraising #investorsgroup #startupadvice #businessadvisory

How to speak to your ideal investors? #capitalraising #startupadvice

🧭 Navigating the tightrope of angel investing Angel investing: high risk, high reward But amidst these turbulent waters 🌊 lie golden opportunities 🏆 for those who know where to look🕵️. So, how does one sift through countless pitches to find that needle in the haystack? It starts with due diligence – getting under the hood of the startup’s unit economics and margins, and understanding its market fit are paramount. 🔎 However, equally important is assessing the founders themselves – their passion, resilience, and vision, their opportunity cost of alternate career, their background checks...🚀 Angel investors - ready for your next adventure? #angelinvesting #funding #entrepreneurship

Calling all Founders! If you are thinking about raising a #SeriesA round later this year, this is a must attend session in which we will cover all you need to know about the A round 🌟 📆 Date: 24th April  🕒 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm 📍 Location: Online Sign Up: https://lnkd.in/ef8Wpusu 🔍 Topics include: - How UK investors define Series A - Why it differs to earlier rounds - Who invests and typical timelines/processes - The risks of going for an A round too early (and how to mitigate) - How Series A investors assess opportunities Let's delve into the dynamics of Series A funding together. See you there! 🌐💡 #SeriesA #Scaleup #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #investment

Angel investing isn't just about financial returns. it's about contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, gaining diverse experiences, and building a stronger, more resilient entrepreneurial skill set. #AngelInvesting #Founders #Entrepreneurship

For early-stage founders, meeting investors is not enough... If you do not know how to build a relationship with them. That's what I've learned so far and here's why ⤵ Numbers don’t build trust. At that stage, investors don't fund data... They fund people. Investors want to know you. They want to understand your: 📌 Team 📌 Vision 📌 Passion 📌 Commitment 📌 Ability to execute So, stop spending all your time only on data. Use your energy to learn how to create relationships with potential investors. Data is part of the process, but relationships close the deal. Do you agree? 🙋♂️ Let me know in the comments. #softskills #entrepreneurship #fundraising