Early Stage Investing Resources
Welcome to our Early Stage Investing Resources hub with information and links to help you navigate the dynamic world of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
African Business Angel Network (ABAN)
African Business Angel Network (ABAN)
ABAN is the Pan-African network organization for angel investors. Established in 2015 by a group of 6 pioneer angel networks in Africa, ABAN represents an emerging sector playing a vital role in the African early stage ecosystems’ future, providing valuable human and financial capital to African startups through a growing number of Angel investor groups, syndicates and networks across the continent.
Angel Resource Institute / HALO report
Angel Resource Institute / HALO Report
The Angel Resource Institute envisions a vibrant, active, well-educated angel investment community that supports the development of early-stage growth companies in America and beyond. We help angel investors and entrepreneurs do it right by providing insight, information and direction that enables a more vibrant and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem.
AngelList
AngelList aims to accelerate innovation by providing startups and investors with the connected tools they need to launch and scale a startup or fund—and invest in both.
AngelMatch
Angel Match connects you with 110,000+ angel investors and venture capitalists in one platform so you save time on the grueling process of searching for investors.
BLCK VC
BLCK VC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Black investors with the access, education, and community they need to accelerate their careers in venture capital. We do not accept the status quo; we are driving the industry forward by pushing venture capital firms to become more inclusive in their hiring, deal flow, and portfolios.
Bloomberg Enterprise Data
Bloomberg offers a fully-integrated solution for every stage of the Private Equity fund (PE fund) investment cycle. We have the news, data, analytics and tools to help investors get into the detail faster. Benefit from idea generation, fund analysis and due diligence. Use powerful search in our comprehensive private equity database to locate fundraising funds, and enhance your prospecting, benchmarking, investment monitoring and portfolio management.
CB Insights
AI super analyst for market intelligence. Instant insights to bet on the right markets, stay ahead of competitors, and source the right companies.
CClear Crowdfunding Data
Our proprietary dataset aims to assist firms looking to discover startup or small business success and/or industry trends from the bottom up (i.e. company financials, funding success merged with industry trends). We aim to provide signals before anyone else via data that is semi-automated and highly screened.
Center for Venture Research (CVR)
Center for Venture Research (CVR)
The Center for Venture Research is a multidisciplinary research unit of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. The Center’s principal area of expertise is in the study of early stage equity financing for high growth ventures.
Crunchbase
Crunchbase is a platform that provides information about companies, including their leadership, funding, and news. It’s used by entrepreneurs, investors, market researchers, salespeople, job seekers, and other professionals
EBAN (European Business Angel Network)
EBAN (European Business Angel Network)
European Business Angels Network is the pan-European representative for the early stage investor community gathering over 100 member organizations in more than 50 countries today. Established in 1999 by a group of pioneer angel networks in Europe with the collaboration of the European Commission and EURADA, EBAN represents a sector estimated to invest 11.4 billion Euros a year and playing a vital role in Europe’s future, notably in the funding of SMEs. EBAN fuels Europe’s growth through the creation of wealth and jobs.
Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN)
Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN)
Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) is a non-profit association of private investors on a mission to inspire private investments. The network is one of the largest and most active business angel networks in the world with over 600+ approved members. Our three main activities consist of matching startups and investors, offering certified investor education, and representing the public interests of private investors.
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)
GEM is a networked consortium of national country teams, primarily associated with top academic institutions, which carries out survey-based research on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship ecosystems around the world. GEM tools and data are unique and benefit numerous stakeholder groups.
Hispanics in Philanthropy - Inicio Ventures
Hispanics in Philanthropy – Inicio Ventures.
Inicio is an impact investing platform and ecosystem accelerator dedicated to increasing Latino participation and success in the U.S.startup economy. With a mission to address the opportunity gap, Inicio focuses on empowering Latino founders, funders, and innovators to thrive in a system where they are historically underrepresented. They publish a report called Latino Startup Hub Report.
National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)
National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)
NACO is Canada’s professional association for 4000+ angel investors and the national umbrella for over 100 organizations including angel groups, venture funds, family offices, incubators and accelerators.
PitchBook
PitchBook is the leading resource for comprehensive data, research, and insights spanning the global capital markets. The unprecedented depths of our offerings are brought to life through the PitchBook Platform, a dynamic suite of products designed to help you win.
Preqin
Preqin empowers the finance community to make better decisions by providing data and insight that increase transparency and access across the global alternatives market.
EY Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) team
EY Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) team
The Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) team provides rigorous research, economic consulting, statistical consulting and survey design services to help clients make key data-driven decisions across a broad range of issues. The EY QUEST Economic Update examines the latest economic trends.
SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation
SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation
The Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation is an independent office established by Congress to advance the interests of small businesses, from startups to small public companies, and their investors at the SEC and in the capital markets. Through outreach and education, the office works to identify and address capital–raising issues, with a focus on the unique challenges faced by women-owned, diverse, rural, and natural disaster area small businesses and their investors.
Wilson Sonsini Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
Wilson Sonsini Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
A law firm for founders. Trusted counsel to start-ups and entrepreneurs for over 60 years.