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Lets Get Real About Angel Investing - RVC Angel Capital Summit Keynote by Seth Levine
The document discusses trends in angel investing and seed funding in Colorado, emphasizing key metrics such as total deals, average investment sizes, and participation levels. It highlights the need for better organization and transparency in the ecosystem, particularly in supporting diverse entrepreneurs. The insights suggest a critical view on current investing strategies, advocating for more mentorship and a focus on diversification.
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- 3. @sether US Angel FundingTrends
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- 9. @sether 602 Total COdeals since 2000 173 Seed X Angel Average Size of Angel + Seed + Deals: $748,145 What stage(s): Angel + seed + convertible Historical Investing in CO
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- 12. @sether FG Angels # ofDeals per Month Source: FG Angel Data
- 13. @sether FG Angels Review ★Number of investments: 66 ★ Average syndicate investment: $289K ★ Largest syndicate investment: $785k ★ Total number of syndicate investors: 582 ★ Total number syndicate investments: 3,744 Source: FG Angel Data
- 14. @sether FG Angels Review ★Average # of deals participated in: 16 ★ Most common # of deals participated in: 59 ★ # of investors who have participated in at least half of FG Angels deals: 25 ★ Most active syndicate member investment total: $1,097,112 in 63 deals Source: FG Angel Data
- 15. @sether FG Angels Review ★Total $’s raised through FG Angels: $16.49M ★ Avg debt cap: $4.96M ★ Avg valuation $4.7M ★ % of investments with a female co-founder: ~25% Source: FG Angel Data
- 16. @sether FG Angels Goals: ✓Understand AngelList and Syndicates ✓ Experiment with seed investments outside of FG themes ✓ Extend our network ✓ Generate economic returns
- 17. @sether ✓ Reinforced thatAngel investing is a lot about gut (more than analysis) ✓ Ability to move quickly was critical ✓ Most Angels are unorganized and followers ✓ Many deals fail -> diversification is important ✓ Typical angels approach the market completely wrong FG Angels Outcome | Observations
- 18. @sether History of AngelInvesting in Colorado
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- 20. @sether Too scattered Too muchprocess Too many gate keepers We’re not putting entrepreneurs first
- 21. @sether More transparency Be visible Beauthentic Angel’s mentoring Angel’s
- 22. @sether Don’t over-educate $10K isnot a lot of money Dedicate capital
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- 24. @sether You are notthe market
- 25. @sether We are especiallybad at supporting women and diversity in Technology and Entrepreneurship
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- 27. @sether This deck ison SlideShare and can be viewed at: bit.ly/sethangelco
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- 29. • This informationhas been prepared solely for informational purposes and is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. • This material is not to be reproduced in whole or in part or used for any purpose and is to be treated as strictly confidential and is not to be disclosed directly or indirectly to any party other than the recipient. • This document may contain forward-looking statements and projections that are based on our current beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available that we believe to be reasonable. However, such statements necessarily involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and prospective investors may not put undue reliance on any of these statements. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. • All of the information herein is subject to change without notice. Certain information included in this document is based on information obtained from sources considered to be reliable. However, no representation or warranty is made with respect to the accuracy or completeness of such data. Disclaimer