ACA in the News
Angel Capital Association Provides Compelling Information to Broaden Definition of an Accredited Investor, Countering SEC’s Ambition to Exclude More Investors
During the Securities and Exchange Commission’s meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) yesterday (September 21, 2023), a representative from the Angel Capital Association (ACA) gave a compelling presentation advocating on behalf of his industry and why we need more Accredited Investors and NOT fewer. The remarks were delivered by ACA CEO Patrick Gouhin.
What should you keep in mind when approaching investors?
Margaret Bacheler, director of educational initiatives for the Angel Capital Association, said this is a relationship-oriented business, so it’s important to start one with an investor on the right foot. Rather than cold messaging or cold calling, take advantage of events and opportunities to get in front of the right investors, she said.
“The average angel deal right now is taking, believe it or not, eight to 10 years for an exit,” said Bacheler. “So this is a long-term relationship that we’re seeing with founders.”
Angel Investors are Narrowing the Gender and Racial Funding Gaps: More Progress is On the Horizon
Kansas City, KS (21 February 2022) – The Angel Capital Association, the largest network of angel investors in the world, confirms that angel investors are investing in more diverse founders than ever before.
Dunkin’ Legal Chief Trades Donut Gig for Angel Investing (Launchpad Venture Group)
Launchpad’s senior managing director is Christopher Mirabile, chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association and chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee.
The VC World Can Support Female Entrepreneurs’ Success By Neutralizing Bias
Female investors also tend to invest twice as much in female founders, a comprehensive study led by the Angel Capital Association revealed.
How to Get SaaS Startup Funding
According to the Angel Capital Association, these investors are likely to commit between $5,000 and $100,000. In comparison, VC firms usually invest an average of around $2.5 million in capital, though these values can be pretty broad.
Big Launch Challenge 2021 Winners!
The two-day event offered a unique experience for both angel investors and entrepreneurs filled with immersive learning and networking. ACA, the world’s largest professional organization for accredited investors hosted the two-day conference from October 13th to 14th for accredited investors and entrepreneurs.
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The grant will allow TechTown Detroit, in partnership with the Angel Capital Association (ACA), VentureWell, and Ann Arbor SPARK (AAS), to recruit and train 200 high-net-worth individuals from Michigan who are underrepresented in the angel investor community and activate their potential as investors with a goal of supporting 50 projects, totaling $34.7 million in early-stage capital.
Big Launch Challenge finalists announced
ACA Angel University at The Big Launch Challenge is a two-day event offering a unique experience for both angel investors and entrepreneurs that will be filled with immersive learning and networking. Two courses offered will prove valuable to both angel investors and entrepreneurs – Angel Exit Strategy and Risks in Angel Investing. This is the first time these two courses are being taught with angels and entrepreneurs learning together. Angels will learn how to get to successful paydays – harvesting their investments by helping their companies manage risks and achieve successful exits.