Finding an Angel Investor in a Day. Joseph R Bell

3. What’s an angel investor?

       4. What’s an angel group?

       5. Understand the differences between angel investors and venture capitalists

       Step 2: How to Find an Angel Investor

       1. Networking

       2. Where else to look for individual angel investors

       3. Evaluate your prospective individual angel investors

       4. How to find an angel group

       5. Evaluate prospective angel groups

       Step 3: Make Yourself a Good Catch

       1. The right business idea

       2. The right market

       3. A capable entrepreneur

       4. A strong team

       5. A killer business plan

       6. A profitable exit strategy

       Step 4: The Pitch

       1. Contact an individual angel

       2. Apply to an angel group

       3. Prepare for the presentation

       4. Make the presentation

       5. Prepare for Q&A

       6. Ask for the money

       7. After the presentation

       Step 5: Valuation

       1. Determine how much money you need

       2. Stage the investment

       3. Understand valuation

       4. How much is your company worth?

       Step 6: The Term Sheet

       1. What’s on a term sheet

       2. Negotiation

       3. Sign the contract

       4. Get the money

       Step 7: Due Diligence

       1. What angels investigate

       2. Who angels interview

       3. How angels assess your team

       Step 8: After the Deal

       1. How often should you meet with your angels?

       2. How long will this relationship last?

       3. Follow-on funding

       Troubleshooting

       Why Won’t Angels Fund My Business?

       Something Went Wrong with My Presentation

       What Happens if I Don’t Reach My Milestones?

       Why Has My Relationship with My Angel Investors Gone Sour?

       10 Sure-Fire Ways to Fail with Angel Investors

       The Experts Talk

       Sample Term Sheet

       Glossary

       Index

       Acknowledgments

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       STEP 1: What an Angel Investor Will Do for You

       STEP 2: How to Find an Angel Investor

       STEP 3: Make Yourself a Good Catch

       STEP 4: The Pitch

       STEP 5: Valuation

       STEP 6: The Term Sheet

       STEP 7: Due Diligence

       STEP 8: After the Deal

      Accomplishments

       In this Step you’ll:

        1.