Angels, Exits, and Acquisitions
Angel investing in the tech startup ecosystem demands a keen understanding of market dynamics and strategic evaluation of potential investments. Key factors include identifying startups with high-growth potential, prioritizing solid execution, and staying attuned to the evolving venture capital environment. Investors should be aware of common pitfalls and focus on the critical aspects that determine long-term success in their investment portfolios.
Tech Investing 101: Navigating Seed-Stage Ventures in the US and Canada
The "The Investor Talk" video series on EquityMatch features interviews with well-known investors. All people around the world will have access to this. The majority of its target market consists of ambitious business owners who are serious about looking for sources of seed investments to expand their enterprises. We believe that entrepreneurs will have a significant advantage in successfully starting their businesses if they know how to approach venture investors.
The case for venture investing, specifically in the Late-Seed stage
The pre-seed investor is taking a significantly higher risk without any significant reward. In careful review and analysis of both my angel portfolio and the fund’s portfolio, I developed a clear understanding that the best value in the current tech startup market is at the Seed stage and that pre-seed, in particular, in most cases, is not worthwhile, participating in. It’s best to have the discipline to wait and watch and then join in the eventual Seed round.
The Anti-Silicon Valley Investor: How to Find Success in Early Stage Startups with David Mandel
Many early-stage startups fail or become "zombies" after taking angel money. The investment thesis focuses on execution: building, selling, and finding people to pay for the product. David’s advice to founders: build it yourself, find a co-founder, go to an accelerator program. Startups outside of Silicon Valley were struggling to figure out how to raise funding. Southern California has great support for life sciences, social space, e-commerce direct-to-consumer brands, and entertainment.
Podcast Interview of David Mandel with Adam Gower, Ph. D. on GowerCrowd
David Mandel full podcast interview by Adam Gower, Ph.D. of the GowerCrowd Podcast
Investor Talk with David Mandel
David joins Massimilano Sulpizi on The Investor Talk Podcast.