Startup Angel

Angel investors, like their venture capital counterparts, suffered greatly from the financial crisis but are needed more than ever. This Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum panel discusses the health of the angel community and how they are playing a more prominent role in funding new ventures. The panel, presented at the Haas School, UC Berkeley, also discussed different ways of getting seed funding from angels and the implications for these deals for downstream investors. Panelists: Tim Harris (moderator), Partner, Morrison & Foerster; Ted Driscoll, Venture Partner, Claremont Creek Ventures, Founding Director, Sand Hill Angels; Allan May, Founder, Life Science Angels; and Ian Sobieski, Co-Director, Band of Angels. Introduction: David Charron, Executive Director, Lester Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. (January 28, 2010) www.haas.berkeley.edu http

AngelInvestingSecrets.com – Learn the investment return return expectations for angel investing.

Colorado’s first Open Angel Forum event took place last night in Boulder, CO. We had the opportunity to interview Jason Calacanis, founder of the event, and talk with a few of the presenters to get their comments about this new format.

This video has 7 VCs and Angel Investors discussing how the current Wall Street Dilemma is affecting their early-stage Investment strategies. This was from the FundingPost.com event on Sept 16 in NYC. part 1 of 2

This short video from one of the FundingPost.com early-stage events explains to you how investors wish to be followed-up with or what they expect of you after a meeting in their office. Meet these and other investors at www.FundingPost.com

Yes, you heard that correctly: the rich people (angels) are charging the poor people (startup entrepreneurs desperate for cash to fuel their dreams) to hear their pitch. No, Im not kidding. This is actually happening, and its widespread.

Karen Rands shares insight and real life experiences gained from years of advising entrepreneurs on how to successfully raise early stage venture capital from private angel investors. In working on a daily basis with entrepreneurs and investors, she knows what it takes for business angel investors to make a “buying decision” to invest into a startup or early stage company. These short videos are just a slice of the information Karen shares with her clients through the coaching and investor relations programs offered by LAUNCHfn as part of the investment banking services and investor meetings made available through Kugarand Capital Holdings. Search on VTOD for more tips and sign up for free email tips at www.launchfn.com

A video overview of the FundingUniverse speedpitching events. 10 companies, 30-50 investors, 7 minutes each company, then rotate. Speed-dating meets venture capital.