Benefits of Angel Investing

An Angel Investor. . .

BELIEVES

• That the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, and deserving of support & encouragement
• That many early-stage, entrepreneurial companies have a track record of becoming significant economic drivers over time
• That although Angel investing is a high-risk activity, it brings great potential for financial and personal gain

WANTS

• To support and accelerate the growth and profitability of early-stage companies through financial investment
• To provide mentorship and guidance to maturing entrepreneurs
• To learn more about best practices of Angel investing
• To have ongoing access to deal flow
• To build wealth and economic stability in his/her community

HAS

• A minimum level of wealth as defined by accredited investor guidelines
• A minimum of C$25,000 available for investment in early-stage companies on an annual basis

WILL

• Attend Angel Network meetings on a regular, and consistent basis
• Share experiences in Angel investing with other Angels

IS

• Someone with money and expertise who wants to invest in upwardly mobile companies
• Committed to increasing the quantity, quality and success of Angel investments in Canada, thus creating a larger pool of capital for innovative, start-up companies.

Anonymity

The structured Angel Group provides a public face to attract deal-flow while enabling individual members to maintain their privacy

Community

Community recognition of the Angel group and its particular investment focus leverages this public presence and creates a wide referral network to increase quality deal sourcing

Collaboration

Collaboration in due diligence provides multiple points of knowledge about market, management, and financial assumptions, ultimately resulting in better investment decisions

Education

Individuals new to the Angel investment community are able to learn from experienced Angel investors on all aspects of the investment process

Social Network

Regular meetings provide a social network to facilitate camaraderie and the sharing of common goals

Positioning

Structured investment processes and resources, along with the group position, enhance the investor’s position in negotiating terms