“Angel Investment Insights” were one investor’s opinion about one specific network - Indian Angel Network (IAN). Angel funds and the “quality of money” that they bring is an important aspect for a Startup to consider. Key takeaways from the presentation 1) India has a number of rural and social problems – IAN “Impact”, a sub group of IAN encourages Startups that address these problems 2) IAN takes up to 30 % equity for its investments starting at 25lakhs ($40000) 3) IAN takes 5% equity when it only mentors and does not fund a Startup.

1. Angel Funding
Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam
Angel Investor

2. Angel Investment
Investments in early stage / start up companies
Angel investments - a new asset class
Addresses the gap for funding early stage companies
Investors access constant flow of high quality deal
flow to spread their risks
Network’s multiple domain expertise enables
exploiting opportunities across sectors
Provide entrepreneurs strategic inputs, advice and
mentoring with access to valuable networks
Opportunity to create disproportionate wealth
creation for all stakeholders
Commitment of Money, Time, Expertise & Networks

3. What do Angels look for

4. The Proposition
Clear definition of product or service
Is it already developed or can you validate
that it can be developed
Have you clearly defined your customer
Why is your product / service necessary
Is it doing something Different / Differently
Is it “need to have” / “nice to have”
If IP based, patenting status

5. The Market
What is the space where you will
operate
Is it large and rapidly growing
What is the competition to your product
What is your strategy to deal with
competition
Has any market validation happened

6. Execution
How will you deliver
Experience of pilots, prototypes etc
What is your sales / marketing plan
Scaling up plan
Risks / mitigating plan

7. Team
Team is fundamental to early stage
venture, providing the best collateral
for an investor
Track record
Coverage of skills – finance, technical,
marketing, etc
Stock/compensation plan
Advisers, etc.

8. Financials
Current / Projected for next 3 years
When will it break even
Self investment & funding received till
date
Investment sought
Valuation expectation
Mirror of operations

9. Exit
Building an exit option is necessary
for yourself, your team, and your
investors
Investors will monetize their
investment
How
When
What

10. Thank you
naga@indianangelnetwork.com