Angel investing : the Gust guide to making money and having fun investing in startups / David S. Rose.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rose, David S., 1957- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Angels (Investors).

Investments.

Venture capital.

New business enterprises.

Physical Description:

xx, 283 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken : Wiley, [2014]

Summary:

Provides a guide for becoming a successful angel investor, from identifying new opportunities to structuring investments in order to maximize returns.

Contents:

Foreword / Reid Hoffman

Introduction : how I became an angel investor

The basics of angel investing. The 25 percent annual return : why everyone with six figures to invest should consider angel investing

Plus, it's really fun! : The nonfinancial rewards of being an angel

The portfolio theory of angel investing : why every angel needs to invest in at least 20 companies

The financial life of a startup : where angels fit in the big financing picture

The nuts and bolts. Develop your deal flow : sourcing and identifying high-potential opportunities

Bet the jockey, not the horse : evaluating the entrepreneur and picking the right one to back

Here comes the pitch : listening to the story does make sense for your portfolio?

Look under the hood and lead a deal : coordinating due diligence and running the show

Valuations and expectations : discovering the secret economics of the angels

Investment rounds and their forms : common stock, convertible notes, or preferred stock?

The art of the angel deal : negotiating a win/win relationship with your entrepreneur

Term sheets and closing : trust everyone ... but cut the cards anyway

After the investment : managing your portfolio and adding value as an active angel

Exits and other unicorns : getting your money out makes all things right

Your place in the world of angels. The entrepreneurship financing ecosystem : grants, venture capital, accelerators, and other players

Building your angelic reputation : getting the best deals to come to you

Joining an angel group : increasing your opportunities and reducing your risks

Impact investing : doing well while doing good

Sit back and let someone else do the work : investing in startups through seed funds and venture funds

Crowdfunding and the global revolution : angel investing for everyone.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781118858257

1118858255

OCLC:

878860813