Gary Miller - United States of America

2013-06-03 00:06:02

Course Module: Module 1: How to get angel investors supporting your business Course Topic: Balancing Team, Idea, and Market Comment: Very informative content. Just what I needed at this point.

Frederick Anning - Ghana

2013-05-24 17:05:09

Course Module: Module 2: Angel Investors AssessmentCourse Topic: Angel Investors AssessmentComment: A potential investor is likely to invest in a business if the project to invest in is worthwhile, this means that the project will yield high returns (profitable. The profitability of a project is what an investor will likely look at in order to realize returns of his investment

Hardesh Kumar - India

2012-08-23 11:08:56

Course Module: Module 2: Angel Investors Assessment
Course Topic: Angel Investors Assessment
Comment: The term 'Angel Investor' started in the 1930's when people invested in movies that were being produced in Hollywood. The term carried its way into the technology sector and today 'Angel Investor' describes an individual who invests in early stage companies or start-ups. In this free online course Ron Conway and Mike Maples discuss what an Angel Investor can do for early stage companies and what criteria investors use to give financial backing to companies. They explain how investors assess failure and success, and what advice they would give to start-ups. They also explain how the important transition for any company from an Angel Investor to Venture Capitalists should proceed. This course will be of great interest to entrepreneurs or business professionals who work in early stage companies or start-ups and are considering applying for financial support from Angel Investors. Few people can advise on angel investing better than Ron Conway and Mike Maples. If you are thinking of raising angel investment capital, we suggest you first study this free online course

Hardesh Kumar - India

2012-08-23 11:08:09

Course Module: Module 1: How to get angel investors supporting your business
Course Topic: A Match Made in Heaven? Your Angel Investor and You
Comment: While some angel investors invest by giving loans to a business, minority equity ownership position is the preferred choice for more than half of angel investors (Angel’s Touch!!! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Informal Investment, Industry Canada). This means that your business has to be structured to allow for investment (and that if you are the sole owner of your business, you have to be prepared to give up a certain amount of ownership if you want to attract angel investors). Most angel investors will expect a formal shareholder’s agreement which lays out the nature of their investment and the return.