ACA MEMBER eNEWS 2014
DECEMBER 22, 2014
- Gift from DC: 100% Exclusion of Gains Now Law for 2014 Investments
- Thanks for Your Membership – We Look Forward to 2015!
- ACA Summit – Ideas and Connections Can Change Everything
- ACA Presentation to SEC Committee Available
- ACA Leaders Write Columns for Forbes.com and Inc.com
- How Working With Your Local University Can Lead You to the Next Google
- ACA Webinar: Betting on the Right Jockey – the Number One Indicator of Investment Success
- Events
DECEMBER 15, 2014
- ACA Summit – Great Ideas and Connections for Angels
- Watch ACA Presentation to SEC Committee on Thursday
- Member Exits, Investments and Milestones in the News
- Contributions – Invest in the Organization That Invests in You
- Get Ready for the New Year – Secure Angel D&O Insurance
- Help Research to Understand How Angels Think – and How That Impacts Investment Decisions
- How Working With Your Local University Can Lead You to the Next Google
- Betting on the Right Jockey – the Number One Indicator of Investment Success
- Events
DECEMBER 8, 2014
- 100% Exclusion on Small Business Capital Gains May be On – for 2014
- Tips Help Angels Reduce Tax Bills
- Steve Blank’s Cover Article in Harvard Business Review – Summit Preview
- Great Investment Returns Begin With Selecting An A+ CEO
- Help Research to Understand How Angels Think – and How That Impacts Investment Decisions
- Industry Events
DECEMBER 1, 2014
- Steve Blank to Keynote 2015 ACA Summit
- Angels Thankful for Entrepreneurs
- New Recommended Reading
- First Formal American-Canadian Angel Group Partnership Announced
- ACA Now on Facebook
- Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs
- Industry Events
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
- SEC Forum – ACA Represents Angels, One Commissioner Says Changing Accredited Definition Strains Reason
- Videos on Evaluating and Supporting CEOs Available
- Maximize Your Investor Connections: Great Discussions & Recommended Resources
- Want to Speak at 2015 ACA Summit? Submit Your Session Proposal by December 1
- Investor IQ – Resource Helps New Investors Gain Wisdom from Experienced Investors
- Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs
- Industry Events
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
- Want to Speak at 2015 ACA Summit? Submit Your Session Proposal Now
- ACA Speaking at SEC Small Business Forum – Tune in on November 20
- ACA Members in News with Exits, New Funds, Growth and Investments
- Thought Leading Series for Angels and Entrepreneurs from ACA Leaders
- Thursday is Global Business Angels Day – Opportunity for Media Coverage
- Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Capital from Angel Investors
- Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs
- Sprockit: Opportunity for Portfolio Companies for Year-Round Top Connections
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
- Veteran-Led Startups Make Great Angel Deal Flow
- Propose Breakout Sessions at 2015 Summit
- Plug Into ACA Sector Groups – Share Deals and Intelligence with Like-Minded Angels
- Celebrate “GBAD” on November 20 with Events, Reports & News
- Walking the Line on Little White Lies (Your Pitch is Just the Beginning)
- How Much Are People Using General Solicitation?
- Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Capital from Angel Investors
- Investment Tax Strategies for Angels and Entrepreneurs
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
- ACA Leaders Advise Investors and Entrepreneurs on Tech Bubble
- Propose Breakout Sessions at 2015 Summit
- Accredited Investor Definition – ACA Writes SEC, Member Writes Blog, and Leaders Offer Webinar
- ACA Members Attract Media Attention
- Celebrate “GBAD” on November 20 with Events, Reports & News
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
OCTOBER 28, 2014
- Vets as Entrepreneurs – Why They’re Good for Deal Flow – and an Event to Meet Them
- Are We Headed Toward a Tech Bubble? What You Said
- Seven Ways to Take Advantage of ACA Membership Benefits
- Dell for Entrepreneurs Presents ‘Building Your Network’ (Share with Portfolio Companies)
- Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Investment
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
OCTOBER 20, 2014
- Are We Headed Toward a Tech Bubble? Tell Us Your Thoughts
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective Angel Group Members
- Your Pitch is Just the Beginning: What’s In Your Revenue Model?
- Members in the News – Exits, Investments and New Structures
- Share Your Good News with ACA and the World
- Halo Report Deadline Extended to October 24
- Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Investment
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
OCTOBER 13, 2014
- Accredited Investor Definition – Advisory Committee Approves Recommendations, SEC Itself Hasn’t Acted
- Halo Report: Pre-Money Valuations Up in First Half of 2014
- First Ever Global Business Angels Day is November 20
- Nominate Portfolio Firms for America’s Most Promising Companies
- Women Angels:Tapping Into a Serious Investment Source
- Protect Angels and Angel Groups with EAG Certification
- Manage Your Angel Portfolio with Hockeystick – Free Trial for ACA Members
- Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran – Open Dialog on Startup Investing
- Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Investment
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
OCTOBER 6, 2014
- Build Your Angel Library – 150 Materials from Leadership Workshop Online
- Grass Roots Contacts with Congress – Tell Them How Angels Support Startups
- General Solicitation – One Year Later
- Connect with Angels in Your Region This Fall
- Recommended Reading
- Submit Halo Report Data by October 15
- Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Raising Capital from Angel Investors
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
- Accredited Investor Definition – Important Update Write SEC to Protect Angel Funding
- ACA Bylines in Forbes and Inc – Resources For Your Websites
- Share with Entrepreneurs – Your Pitch is Just the Beginning: Preparing for Due Diligence
- “Access ACA” Toolkit Helps Angels Get ACA Member Benefits
- Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Archive Available
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
- Columbus Good for ACA Members – 170 Attend Leadership Workshop
- General Solicitation – One Year Later
- Join Webcast – JOBS Act Update – New Deals on the Horizon
- Investor IQ – Resource for Angel Groups to Add to Websites, Support Your New and Prospective Members
- ARI Launches New Workshops for Women First Enterprise
- Great Stories About ACA Members
- Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
- Strategic Partnerships – 3 Steps to Your First Meeting with a Big Fish
- ACA Didn’t Take a Vacation in August –Members Promoted Policies During Congressional Recess
- Make Educated Investments with ARI Programs
- New Paper Offers Model for Building a Nurturing Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
- OTC Markets Group: Learn About “Slow PO”
- Exclusive Invitation: #DellVenue Entrepreneur’s How to Pitch to a VC
- Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
- Investor IQ – Resource Helps New Investors Gain Wisdom from Experienced Investors
- Congratulations! Announcing Two ACA Member Exits
- Private Meeting Opportunities – Support Your Portfolio Companies and Members
- ARI at the Leadership Workshop
- Dinners – Connect with Colleagues Over Food and Drinks
- Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth
- NACO’s National Angel Summit Quebec City, Canada
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
- New “Access ACA” Toolkit for all Members
- Support Angel Tax Credit Act – Angels are Lifeblood of Startup Formation
- Private Meetings Can Deliver Results for You and Portfolio Companies
- New Savings Add Up
- Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Wednesday, September 24, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- ACA Members Get Discount for Unique Startup Scouting Event
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
AUGUST 25, 2014
- Growing the Voice of Angels Across America
- Member Feedback – Strong Portfolio Companies, Tools that Work, Leadership Workshop
- JOBS Act – While America Waits for Rules, Keep Up with Latest Thinking
- Accredited Investor Definition – Why Some Want to Change It
- Good Reads
- Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- Successful Early-Stage CEO Growth Wednesday, September 24, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- ACA Members Invited to Crowdfunding Education Event
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
AUGUST 18, 2014
- ACA Members Top New Angel Group Rankings Based on VC Evaluation Criteria
- Bills on Demo Days and Angel Tax Credits Inching Along
- What Makes Investable Companies – Usable Information Available Now
- Looking to Help Your Portfolio Companies Exit? Meet Corporate Leaders in Innovation Office Hours
- Make Sure Your Portfolio Companies Don’t Miss Dell Tech Innovation Day Series!
- Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
AUGUST 11, 2014
- Halo Report: Angel Group Round Sizes and Valuations Up in 2014
- To Grow, We Must Let a Thousand Checkbooks Bloom
- “Access ACA” Member Toolkit Now Available
- What Makes an Investable Company? Wednesday, August 13, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- ACA Leadership Workshop – Deep Content and Serious Angel Connections
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
AUGUST 4, 2014
- Capital Gains Tax Program Benefits Angels – Include “1202” in Your Investment Thinking
- Meet John Huston and Ohio TechAngel Funds, Hosts to 2014 Leadership Workshop
- Where are All the General Solicitation Deals?
- Start-Up Day Across America – Start-Ups & Angels Meet Your Congressmen
- Venture 360 Offers Smart Simple Communication Platform – and Lock in Pricing
- What Makes an Investable Company? Wednesday, August 13, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- Driving Angel Investor Returns Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-1:00p EDT
- ACA Leadership Workshop – Invite to ACA Insider Event
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Angel Conferences Around the World
JULY 28, 2014
- “ACA Angel Insider” Event Coming in September Exclusive Invitation
- ACA Members Rock! Check Out the Media Coverage of Awards, Investment, & Activities
- Catalyzing More Angel Investment – Kentucky Approves Angel Tax Credit
- Meet the World’s Most Innovative Companies at Silicon Valley Bank
- Reminder – Halo Report Data is Due July 30
- ACA Webinar: What Makes an Investable Company?
- Entrepreneurs Can Sign-up Now to Build Sales
- Industry Events in U.S.
- Visit an Angel Conference While You Travel the World
JULY 21, 2014
- Investing Like an Angel Fox Business “Risk & Reward” Interviews ACA
- Farewell to George Lipper
- Now Available: “Access ACA” Membership Toolkit
- The Latest on the SEC’s Consideration of Accredited Investor Definition
- Startup Day Across America – An Opportunity for Angels to Engage Your Congressman at Home
- APCO Worldwide Brings Expertise to ACA and Members
- Don’t Miss these Two Summer Webinars
- ACA Leadership Workshop – Learn More About this “ACA Insider” Event
- Industry Events
- Visit an Angel ConferenceWhile You Travel the World
JULY 15, 2014
- ACA Leadership Workshop – Agenda Released Leading Angels of Today & Tomorrow
- Intern Builds Winning Experience at Life Science Angels
- National and Local News Shine a Spotlight on Member Investments
- Introducing BoardBookit, a New Service for Managing Board Relationships
- Financing Trends for Q1 2014
- Submit Your Portfolio Companies to NCET2 to Match with Fortune 1000 Corporates
- Don’t Miss these Two Summer Webinars
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Angel Conferences Around the World Worth the Travel
JULY 7, 2014
- Wallace on Bloomberg’s Bottom Line – How to Become a Successful Angel
- Maximize Your Membership: Connect Directly to ACA Members
- Startup Community Writing the SEC about Accredited Investor Standards
- Save up to $750 with AnyMeeting
- Dell Founders Club 50 Offers Growth Content for Portfolio Companies
- Register for Two Great Programs this Summer
- ACA Leadership Workshop Your Playbook for Great Investing
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Angel Conferences Around the World
JUNE 30, 2014
- SCORE! Federal Angel Tax Credit Act Proposed
- Take Advantage of Your ACA Membership Benefits
- Protect Angel Funding: An Active Angel / Entrepreneur Speaks Out
- New Savings Add Up
- Register for Two Great Programs this Summer
- ACA Leadership Workshop Your Playbook for Great Investing
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Angel Conferences Around the World
JUNE 23, 2014
- Six Congressmen Introduce HALOS Act to Protect Demo Days
- Thank You for a Great Year! Let’s Keep Working Together
- BlueWater Angels Double Investing in Each of the Last Three Years
- The First Funding is the Basis of All Future Growth
- Debating the Accredited Investor Definition: Let’s Compare Apples to Apples
- ACA Members Attract Great News Coverage by Discussing Accredited Investor Issue
- Gust – ACA Member Feedback Leads to Big Updates
- Register for Two Great Programs this Summer
- ACA Leadership Workshop and Upcoming Industry Events
- Angel Conferences Around the World
JUNE 17, 2014
- ACA Leadership Workshop: Registration Open Content Available Only in Columbus
- Available Now: Protect Angel Funding Toolkit
- 100 Angels Share Expertise and Deals at ACA Northwest Regional Meeting
- Don’t Miss These Two Great Summer Webinars
- Let Us Customize a Webinar for You Tell Us What You Want
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Angel Conferences Around the World
JUNE 9, 2014
- ACA Member Investments Start Strong in June
- June 11: Learn What You Can Do to Protect Your Ability to Invest
- Early-Stage Money: The Problem with PPMs
- Angel Investment Fuels Growth and Successful Exit of Innovative Diagnostics Company
- Looking for Sector Trends, Ideas and Deals? Join an ACA Sector Group
- ACA Leadership Workshop – Your Playbook for Leading Investments
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Worth the Travel: Angel Conferences Around the Globe
June 2, 2014
- No Brainer – More Accredited Investors Needed in the US
- Sneak Peek – Congressmen to Introduce Bills on “Demo Days”
- Free Primer Offers Nuts and Bolts for Building Startup Company Boards
- How Does Your Deal Screening Compare to Other Angel Groups? Survey Says!
- June 11th Webinar: Protect Angel Startup Funding
- Connect with Your Angel Colleagues
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Worth the Travel: Angel Conferences Around the Globe
MAY 27, 2014
- Why Angel Funding Matters – One Startup’s Perspective
- Angels and Startup Community Unite – Write the SEC About Your Economic Impact
- Best Practices in Deal Screening
- Mark Your Calendar for June 11th Webinar:
Protect Angel Startup Funding - ACA and Members in the News
- Connect with Angels in Your Region this Spring
- Sign Me Up: Angel Conferences Around the Globe
- Upcoming Industry Events
MAY 19, 2014
- Is Your Status as an Angel Investor at Risk? Protect Angel Funding – Lend Your Voice
- Thirteen Education Courses for Angels & Startups
- Second Time is the Charm for UCAN Exit
- Best Practices in Deal Screening
- Mark Your Calendar for this June 11th Webinar Protect Angel Investing: What You Need to Know, What You Can Do
- Connect with Angels in Your Region this Spring
- Sign Me Up: Angel Conferences Around the Globe
- Upcoming Industry Events
MAY 12, 2014
- Katherine – Tell Us About You and Jumpstart New Jersey Angels
- Four ACA Member Books to Pick up Now
- Learn Why Angel Groups are Turning to FD Venture Farm
- Improve Your Deal Flow the Easy Way: Access to Five Hot Companies
- Mark Your Calendar for These Other Exciting Webinars
- Attend Regional ACA Events this Spring
- Take Advantage of International Conferences
- Upcoming Industry Events
MAY 5, 2014
- ACA Grows with Angel Group, Accredited Platform, and Individual Members
- 2015 ACA Summit – Capture Worldwide Insights to Take Your Investing to the Next Level
- ACA Finding More Friends in Washington, DC
- Entrepreneurs More Optimistic Than Ever: The Innovation Economy Outlook 2014
- Dell Exclusive Offers for ACA Members and Portfolio Companies
- Register Now: Fast Pitch Webinar – Five ACA Summit Winners
- Mark Your Calendar for These Other Exciting Webinars
- Share your Great News with ACA and the World
- Attend Regional ACA Events this Spring
- Take Advantage of International Conferences
- Upcoming Industry Events
APRIL 28, 2014
- 2014 ACA Leadership Workshop –
- Your Ticket to Group Vitality
- National Media Interest in ACA and Members Grows
- Adventure in Dublin, Ireland – EBAN Congress
- Calling All Angels! There’s Still Time to Join the Q1 Halo Report
- Give your IRA a Startup with PENSCO
- Register Now: Fast Pitch Webinar – Five ACA Summit Winners
- Mark Your Calendar for These Other Exciting Webinars
- One Click to Valuable Member Resources
- Attend Regional ACA Events this Spring
- Take Advantage of International Conferences
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Send Us Your Ideas for the Newsletter
APRIL 21, 2014
- Accredited Investor Definition – Biggest Policy Issue of 2014?
- ACA Board Adds New Talent
- Connect with Foley Hoag for Deep Experience
- Free Tips to Make Post-Investment Engagement Easier
- Members and the Media Speak Out
- Send Us Your Ideas for the Newsletter
- Download Your 2014 ACA Summit Materials
- Connect with Regional Investors at Spring Meetings
- Travel to Great Places and Meet Interesting Angels
- Add These Industry Events to Your Calendar
APRIL 14, 2014
- Score! SEC Official Tosses One to Angels
- Summit VIP Access: Cash in on Great Materials
- Hammond Takes Home 2014 ACA Hans Severiens Award
- Standout Startup EyeVerify Nabs 2014 ACA Luis Villalobos Award
- 100% Capital Gains Exemption News – Progress!
- Let us Help You Make Post-Investment Engagement Easier
- EarlyIQ – Diligence 3.0
- Connect with Regional Investors at Spring Meetings \
- Expand Your World Investing View – at a Discount
- Industry Events