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There are a number of different ways of reaching angel investors. First, identify the type of angel investor you are looking for. Then initially look within your own network, share what you are doing and you might be surprised. Next research where your investors hang out and try and be part ...

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I've found great success in using LinkedIn for find accredited investors individually. Additionally, look at industry-related news websites (GeekWIre or TechCrunch, for example), specifically those who cover funding. Their announcements include the groups backing the project.

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Did you checkout http://www.angelfairafrica.com ? http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/23/u-s-investments-surge-for-african-tech-entrepreneurs/ It does not matter where you are. Most of the Angel or Seed investors associated to startup accelerators in US or UK are accessible to anyone in the world as l...

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As an angel, what I look for is founder/market fit. Does this entrepreneur have a fire in their belly to solve a problem and a really unique and inspired look at the market they are attacking? The motivation to angel-invest for me as an active entrepreneur is to build a strong network of fou...

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Let's be clear that there are two types of angel investors: Experienced angel investors (they have invested in 5+ startups) and people with money who *might* invest in you and your startup. Generally speaking, you should focus your time in getting meetings with experienced angel investors, ...

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Depends. Case 1 : You want majority shares to be within your close circle. Well, in this case, your friends and family control over 51% of shareholding. But this limits the amount of money you can raise as Investors only have 49% portfolio in your company. Now, if you want this business to be sca...

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There is a famous saying in Silicon Valley "if you ask for moeny you will get advice, ask for advice and you will get money". With this said, I'm a strong believer that is more important to get the right investor than to get a good valuation or a lot of $$. Money is the same everywhere, green. ...

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Try online forums. There are the cheapest of options but obviously not the safest or most reliable. Can't have your cake and eat it too. Otherwise maybe consider flying to these areas and knocking on investors doors. It took me a year and a half for my first startup to get funding and a lot of ...

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10X in 3 to 7 years is home run. 3X is a single. All of it is subject to 35% IRR - anything less is not worth risk.

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I try to give you an answer as angel investor. 1) "Does that mean that they are really interested in the company?" It only means that type of your company is relevant to field of interests of particular angel investor. 2) "Is this something angel investors do on a regular basis or are the inv...

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