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Learning what it takes to become a daily investor starts by realizing that you are already one. There is a thin line between the everyday person and the professional investor. Inside this article we will discover the areas of life which differentiate the professional investor from the common individual....https://theesoopap.tumblr.com/post/638651946210869248/how-to-make-good-investments-every-day-as-an-angel #theesoopap #angelinvestors #fundraiser (at Abuja, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJTIaNijIW9/?igshid=1jyraxfoflgzx

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How to Make Good Investments Every Day AS an Angel Investor

Learning what it takes to become a daily investor starts by realizing that you are already one. There is a thin line between the everyday person and the professional investor. Inside this article we will discover the areas of life which differentiate the professional investor from the common individual.

To shy away from investing simply because it seems complicated or difficult to learn would be to miss out on a great adventure, one which would offer an entertaining and insightful path towards financial independence and the pursuit of excellence.

Very few people realize that investing is already an every day occurrence. In fact the majority of people are completely unaware of the fact that investing is something they do on a regular basis, whether they realize it or not.

Millions of people around the world invest in various things day in and day out without even thinking twice about what the actualized returns will be. We invest in our personal health by buying food we think will be good for us, with the hopes that we will receive a longer life here on earth, it's a gamble based on an educated decision. It's an investment.

The hopes of every sensible investor is to receive in value as much as or more than that which you have spent. If you imagine investing in an education such as college, your banking on the fact that your education will some day bring you value either by income in a profession or by a service which will help bring meaning (or value) to your life. Were we to invest in entertainment, say for instance buying a "ticket" at the movie theatre, we are investing with the hopes that the joy we receive will be equal to or greater than the value of an $8 dollar movie ticket.

So as we come to realize that investing is something we do on a daily basis, an aspect of life which permeates all things both monetary and otherwise, it becomes our responsibility to start deciding where and how we want to invest our energy to maximize the quality of our choices and the impact they have on our life.

So you might ask why so few people are investing in ways that can bring them financial growth, when they are clearly investing in so many other areas of their life. Finding this answer will help create a dynamic shift in the way you move forward on your path towards financial growth. Professional "Investors" spend cash to make cash, the rest of the population spends cash to receive things other than cash (ex. gas, shopping, traveling, etc.)

These items that we spend our hard earned cash on often times stand as a gap between our financial security. Given the option to choose between investing: 1) 65 dollars cash, in return for 95 dollars cash each and every Saturday evening or 2) Buying a new shirt and a new pair of pants every Saturday evening.

Which would you choose?

A skillful investor is constantly aware of the aspects which influence both where money is going, what is happening to it while it is gone and how the money will circulate back into his or her bank account. The decision of whether or not to invest your hard earned money in ways that can bring you a greater financial return is an important one. Investing must be a decision made based on a genuine interest to achieve a higher standard of financial excellence. Coming to the understanding that investing is something we're all already doing will help us to connect investing as the next natural step towards our financial growth.

Future articles I write may have more informatino on how you can invest and what your options are as an aspiring investor. Until then invest in your future by taking some time to ponder the essence of the daily investor, and how your life will be effected by your decision to pursue a broader understanding of the wide world of investments.

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To Be an Angel Investor Is Easier Than You Think

To Be an Angel Investor Is Easier Than You Think

The good news is that you don’t need to be a millionaire to become a business angel, but there are a lot to learn.

Here is what you should learn.

1. You must not  start Big

It can be tempting to throw money at every pitch deck that you receive. There are tons of Start-ups looking for funding every day, in every sector and country on the planet. While everybody talks about the insane multiples achieved by early investors in unicorns like Uber (>2500x), nobody talks about the failures. There is a very high probability that 9 companies out of 10 in your portfolio will eventually fail or barely break-even.

Hence, I strongly advise you to take a very careful approach by first investing relatively small amounts ($6000). This will allow you to invest in different companies and climb up the (steep) learning curve of angel investing.

It is important to understand that anything below $6000 might prevent you from entering most rounds. Crowded cap tables with lots of small shareholders can be difficult to manage for founders. VCs are also not very fond of this.

Don’t forget that there is a very high chance that you will never see the money you invested in these startups again. You have to be able to stomach this.

Be patient, and once you feel comfortable, increase your ticket size. Don’t FOMO, tech is not going away, so there will be plenty of opportunities around once you feel ready. I started too big too early, and have now significantly reduced my ticket size.

2. Count on your peculiarity

A very experienced business angel who lived through the dotcom boom and successfully sold his startup told me one of the most important pieces of advice.

Before you start deciding on the themes you want to invest in, know what you don’t want to touch.

This is key because it will give you more headroom to focus on where you are good at. I decided to exclude social and mobile games because I never really understood the dynamics that were driving these markets. I now feel comfortable passing on these investment opportunities.

On the other hand, you also need to specialize to develop an edge. Use your own experience for that. I worked in Mobility for 4 years, so I had spent a lot of time experiencing first hand what works and what doesn't. Use this proprietary knowledge and leverage it, it will allow you to eventually score your biggest wins.

3. Make your vision and work on it.

Since there is an endless stream of companies looking for funding, I felt overwhelmed at first. How was I suppose to make decisions with this amount of decks to review? Would I eventually FOMO? It quickly became apparent to me that I needed to put a rating system in place to filter out the most promising ones. Most top VCs invest in <1% of the pitch decks they see, and “no” is their standard answer. I decided to apply the same rigor to my approach and build a model.

I used the factors listed as decisive by Peter Thiel in his classic Zero to One and added my touch to it. Companies are rated from 0 to 5 on every factor, and those with a score below 70 are automatically eliminated. I review those with a score above in detail and if they are promising, I meet with the founders.

A simple yet efficient way to filter deals.

It also allows me to keep track of all my decisions and get back to them later. In a few years, I might find out that I passed on a Unicorn. But at least, I’ll know why, and I’ll be able to adapt my ratings if necessary. Then I’ll go crying.

4. Do the unthinkable

You might be perceived as a small fish in a big pond with $6000 tickets and little experience in angel investing, but this doesn’t mean you won’t be able to access good deals. You need to differentiate yourself by offering something most big business angels don’t have: time. If you are a product manager, offer the startup to help them on their roadmap. If you have expertise in growth, assist them in building out their acquisition channels.

Compensate the fact that you will not invest a high $ amount by adding value to the business and by being hands-on, for free. You would be surprised how often this will get you through the door. This will not only be very appreciated by founders but it also allows you to hedge your bets by being active.

Be good, be helpful, and open your network.

Make sure to take important aspects into account: raising funds is time-consuming. It often prevents founders from focusing on their core tasks, i.e. growing their company. Be a good BA and say yes or no quickly, ideally not more than 2 days after you talked to them. Your reputation matters.

5.  Streamline your Deals

To invest in the best startups, you have to have access to the best opportunities. While there is an endless flow of pitch decks flying your way, many of them aren’t very interesting. Getting access to the best startups without being a renowned business angel (i.e. mostly successful founders) can be tough. So, as Paul Graham said: do things that don’t scale.

·         Screen companies: Subscribe to newsletters in the sectors that interest you the most. Follow the founders of companies that inspire you on Twitter. Set Google alerts on funding. Install the Kima plugin to see their latest deals.

·         Cold email Founders: Once you found a promising company, email their founders and give them feedback on their product, be useful. Once they start raising funds, they will remember you.

·         Leverage your Network: Ask people around you if they recently tested cool new products. You will be surprised to see how many good leads you will get.

·         Build your brand as a Business Angel: Write about it (yes, this medium post falls in this category), Tweet about it, talk about it. Make sure people are aware that you are active. Start generating inbound leads.

·         Try Crowdfunding: Did you know that Revolut or Monzo, which are now worth Unicorns, went through multiple rounds of Crowdfunding? The biggest platforms in Europe are Crowdcube or Seedrs. These platforms are great to get dealflow, but be extra careful when reviewing pitch decks, the overall quality tends to be low these days.

·         Join a syndicate or a Business Angel Club: Let others do the heavy lifting for you. Bear in mind that some of these clubs/syndicates charge annual fees or require a minimum amount invested.

6. Adaptability is Vital

If you spent a bit of time thinking about your overall investment strategy, you might have heard about Markowitz’s modern portfolio theory. One of its key findings is that diversification reduces risk while allowing you to secure the optimal return. In other words, you don’t put your eggs into one basket. The same applies to startup investments.

Credits: Simeon Simeonov

This chart tells one thing: the more companies you own in your portfolio, the more likely you are to generate a profit. With only 5 companies in your portfolio, you only have only a 50% chance of making your money back. Many angel investors consider 15 to 30 holdings as the sweet spot. On the other hand, having a concentrated portfolio could become hugely profitable if you have a winner in it. But it’s more of a gamble.

Aim for a number of holdings that match your resources. If you want to invest $30000 per year, and your ticket size $6000, you should end up with 15 holdings.

This leads me to another brilliant insight I learned from a veteran investor: startup investments are like wine vintages. Some years are exceptional, and even startups that you weren’t so sure about end up becoming a success. And other years are complete disasters, and all startups go bust. To avoid this, invest in at least 3 different vintages!

My gut feeling tells me that startups raising in 2020, amid a global pandemic, will have a very higher chance of succeeding! Valuations are becoming more reasonable, startups focus on profitability and are frugal when it comes to spending. Now is the time to be aggressive and scout for the best deals.

7. Master your principles

Funding rounds are complex. There is a lot of legal paperwork involved, the terms can be difficult to understand and it’s full of idiosyncratic jargon. Make sure you understand what you are getting yourself into before committing a single €.

Educate yourself about term sheets, valuations, share types, liquidity preferences, etc. There are many great resources out there:

·         Ultimate Start-up Funding Guide by Crunchbase

·         YC guide about raising a Series A

·         Term Sheet by the Galion Project (French)

You might also want to ask a lawyer about the tax implication your investments can have. Be prepared.

8. Double down on the champion

Investing in early-stage startups is a risky business, and there are high chances that most of your companies will go bust or barely break even. However, if you have the chance to own shares in a company that proves to be a success, double down on them by investing in subsequent rounds. This increases the size of this holding in your portfolio and will mechanically reduce the overall risk of your portfolio.

This approach is called “follow-on” and is actively used by VCs. Wondering why? Let’s listen to what Marc Andreesen said, founder of Netscape and one of the most successful VC firms, a16z:

The key characteristic of venture capital is that returns are a power-law distribution. So, the basic math component is that there are about 4,000 startups a year that are founded in the technology industry which would like to raise venture capital and we can invest in about 20.” “We see about 3,000 inbound referred opportunities per year we narrow that down to a couple hundred that are taken particularly seriously… There are about 200 of these startups a year that are fundable by top VCs. … about 15 of those will generate 95% of all the economic returns … even the top VCs write off half their deals.

In other words, these winners will pay for all the failures in your portfolio, and they’ll generate a profit on top. If you don’t take advantage of the power-law and aren’t ready to double down on your outliers, you’ll miss out on most of the opportunities.

To avoid dilution and protect your line, you need to double down. This means that most of your capital will eventually flow into these follow-on investments. Make sure to have a buffer to react quickly.

Wrapping up

Even though everybody thinks they have an edge on other investors, they probably don’t. Unfortunately, both you and I will likely lose 9 out of 10 bets. If the remaining one is the next Zoom, then we will be doing great. Otherwise, we might end up losing money. Some VCs believe most angel investors will end up with a negative IRR on their portfolio. The good news is that most VCs do as well.

Although I’d rather avoid ending up in this situation, I would not regret the investments I made because they allowed me to learn invaluable lessons. If I became a better investor, it’s by actually putting my money where my mouth is. Nothing replaces learning by doing.

However, angel investing should NOT be the backbone of your overall financial strategy. Allocate only a small portion of your net asset (5 to 10%) to these bets, and put the rest of your money in less risky assets like equity and bonds. Best of Luck!

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How to Become a Successful Female Angel Investor

Rose Vitale is a successful female angel investor who manages www.womeninbusinesspodcast.com  and she manages the collection and investment strategies for all types of people, including wealthy clients, in the investment world and gives them the right advice on all investment matters.

What does a successful female angel investor do? She invests in privately held companies. She is an investor who makes a research-based investment following a strategy to facilitate success.

Not anyone can be a female angel investor. However, being a successful female angel investor is completely different and it requires a certain diligence in order to meet some of the characteristics and qualities.

An aspiring female angel needs to know the true physical structure and work qualities of a successful investor in order to take the decisions and advice of an intelligent person who acts as a catalyst for future investments. The following tips and steps by Rose Vitale as a successful, female angel investor will provide professional insights for investing in your own angel group. As a successful female angel investor, the following tips and steps on how to become a successful female angel investor through this article post.

Getting started

First, there are some important things to consider when investing in women. For example, what companies can you invest in? How much money do you have to invest? And know how to finance those investments?

When picking your startups, it is very important to consider both the potential for profit and any non-financial returns related to the investment.

What is an Angel Investor?

A successful female angel investor is usually a high-value and quality individual who provides support and advice for small startups or entrepreneurs, including financial backing in exchange for ownership equity.

In other words, a successful angel is an investor who is seen in the family and friends of an entrepreneur and is given security to invest their money.

The funds that Angel Investors provides is an investment that helps businesses get off the ground or a running in the early stages.

In short, the angel is also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder.

”Previously, only accredited investors, such as those with annual incomes of more than $ 200,000 or $ 1 million in investable assets, were eligible to become an angel investor, and they contributed. But currently, following investment laws and regulations, women whose minimum income or wealth limit they can engage non-profit investors as angel investors through a customer funding platform”.

Who Can Be a Successful Female Angel Investor?

Angel investors are generally people who have earned the status of "accredited investor" but this is not a prerequisite. Angels must meet certain requirements to be a "recognized investor" in womeninbusinesspodcast.com based in the US country. People, who have an annual income of $200,000 or more, or at least $ 1 million, can be investors. It does not include its original property / home. Angel investors usually use their own money, take care of the money they owe from many other investors, and strategically place it in their own managed funds.

How does Angel Investing work for women?

On a simple and easy basis, financing is based on which a startup they would like to invest in. In this case angels follow a different approach then investing institutions.

When an investor provides angel funds, the investor acquires an equity or ownership stake in the company. The equity amount for each angel invested can be more equal to the amount of capital provided in the individual case, and the investor acquires a fair amount of capital at the end of a specified period, subject to the terms of an angel investor

Successful Angel investors know their risks

To be a successful female angel investor you need to know the risks involved. Because, investing in any company is not a sure thing, and failing at the forefront of risk without having to start your angel journey is a surefire way.

Successful angel investors have their clear strategy

Successful angel investors will not start spreading seed money to multiple startups or entrepreneurs without a plan. If you do not have a strategy, now is the time to question any strategy that you may need to spend some time for yourself. Rose Vitale, can help you develop a strong investment strategy that you can integrate as your own angel investor.

Successful female angels do regular homework about investing

High level of research and due diligence must remain in the program of successful Angel Investors. Research is essential to make sure your money is in good hands and whether you can see a favorable return on investment. In fact, most successful angel investors regularly spend more time exploring potential investment opportunities.

Finding a successful female angel Investors

Finding a successful female angel investor, contacting them, discussing investments and meetings can make your angel go a long way toward success. The angel investing community is a relatively small family, but don't be deprived of guidance, advice, and advice from an already successful angel. There are plenty of places to connect with angels like networks, events, conferences and LinkedIn etc.

Do You Want To Be A Successful Female Angel Investor Or Ready?

Being a successful female angel investor does not necessarily have a proper road map. This is not something that you have learned from birth or it is not something that you can learn overnight. In this case, the most successful investors spend countless time honoring their investment skills, often learning how to succeed from failure.

So you can visit our website www.womeninbusinesspodcast.com for the benefit of a successful female angel investor and any advice and assistance and all information about female investment.

About author,

Rose Vitale has been an industry leader with up to 25 years of experience in building her own corporate empires as a successful business owner and entrepreneur, as well as helping small businesses maximizes their full potential.

Rose is the founder of many high profile corporations with years of experience and success between all of them. With all of this experience behind her, she has demonstrated that she’s got the knowledge and commitment of what it takes to become successful in the modern world of starting and maintaining your own business. Since the beginning of her entrepreneurial career, Rose has been using effective strategic marketing practices in order to ensure all of her businesses and investments maintain their quality standard.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rose Vitale has been an industry leader with up to 25 years of experience in building her own corporate empires as a successful business owner and entrepreneur, as well as helping small businesses maximizes their full potential.