The ACA Supports Entrepreneurs
ACA itself is not a source of capital, but we do have helpful information.
If you are ready to raise your first outside round of capital, then the Angel Capital Association members might be interested in learning about your business.
Our member angel groups and individual accredited investors do make investments in companies that fit their investment criteria and are selected through their investment evaluation processes. You can find an Angel through our angel groups and platforms directory. We recommend that you link to the websites of the angel groups located nearest you to learn more about their investment interests and processes, and if you see a fit, that you contact that individual angel group in the way they request on their website.
ACA does not review business plans or provide financing to companies and cannot introduce you or your business to an angel group or other investor. Please do not send us business plans. However, below are some suggested resources to assist you in your capital raising journey.
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- Understanding Angel Investing– This list of Frequently Asked Questions will enable you to understand the motivations and characteristics of angel investing and determine whether your business is ready for angel investing.
- Demystifying Raising Capital from Angels– Learn about the Angel investor mindset from this recording with experienced angels
- Types of Capital Available to Grow Your Business-Iif you are unsure that angel investing is the proper way to fund your business, this 16-minute video will provide a brief overview of various types of funding mechanisms.
- SEC’s Capital Raising Navigator – This interactive tool can help you navigate the many regulatory pathways to raise capital, based on the criteria that matter most to you.
- Nasdaq Center for Entrepreneurship– There is plenty of complimentary content on this website, including a guide to determine the capital raising strategy for your startup through its downloadable Capital Pathways Workbook.
- ACA Convertible Note Document – If you want to learn about this common angel investing instrument, this ACA blog post will explain more.
- Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship.org – This site includes valuable information for entrepreneurs interested in growth, including a collection of articles, tools, and templates on pitching angels. The site includes a special section on valuation of pre-revenue companies.
- Small Business Administration – Provides resources on starting a business and writing your business plan.
- SCORE – SCORE, a resource partner of the Small Business Administration, is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors who provide free, personalized, and actionable guidance to help your business.
- US Chamber of Commerce -every region has its own Chambers of Commerce to assist you with growing your business. Also, they coordinate a list of all the grant programs available to start-ups and small businesses. You can sign up to receive these grant announcements via email newsletter.
- Both the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation offer start-ups the opportunity to participate in federal programs to grow and scale your start-up.