Angel Investors




Recent Angel Investors Articles

The $100 Million Funding Secret

A serial entrepreneur who has raised $100 million in his lifetime explains exactly how he did it.  Read more

Atavist Almost Pulled the Plug Before It Raised Money From Eric Schmidt & IAC 

Atavist CEO and editor Evan Ratliff explains how Atavist navigated the early years.  Watch video

What Investors Need to Hear from You 

NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on the start-up metrics that savvy investors watch most closely.  Watch video

If You Don't Dream, Nothing Happens 

"If you set seemingly impossible challenges," says Sir Richard Branson, "you make what people believed impossible possible."  Watch video

How to Sell Investors Your Dream 

NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on how to make an effective case for getting funded.  Watch video

Coming Soon: The New All-You-Can-Fly Airline

Starting an airline is tough, but Surf Air just might have what it takes.  Read more

The Best Place to Find Venture Investment

Inc. 5000 companies are better suited than VCs or angel investors to provide money and the skill necessary for establishing your start-up.  Read more

Too Sexy? 'No VC Wanted to Touch Me With a Barge Pole' 

Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, explains how every obstacle she encounters only proves why she must launch her "real-world" sex sites.  Watch video

Most Important Rule in VC Negotiations

Negotiating with potential investors is never easy. Here's one option you never want to take off the table.  Read more

Does Google Ventures 'Lowball' Start-ups? Kevin Rose Responds

Last week, Y Combinator's founder argued that Google suckers start-ups into bad deals. Google Ventures partner Kevin Rose responds.  Read more

What's the ROI on Your Company?

Before you approach an investor to fund your growth strategy, make sure you are able to articulate what they will receive in return.  Read more

2 Reasons to Avoid Venture Capital

Many growth company CEOs believe they need to raise venture capital to achieve success. Here are two reasons to reconsider.  Read more

Need Start-up Help? Try L.A.

Silicon Beach is home to increasingly more incubators and accelerators. Here are three cool programs to consider.  Read more

When Kickstarter Campaigns Go Bad

What happens when supporters do their part, but you can't do yours? Here's how to avoid upsetting your new fans.  Read more

Fundraising Saga of a Desperate Entrepreneur - Part 2

In the second part of this launch story, Shazi Visram, founder and CEO of Happy Family, shares how advice and angels helped her launch her growing company in...  Read more