Angel investing is an exhilarating journey with the potential for incredible triumphs, and navigating it successfully means tapping into your greatest assets: your network and the brilliance of industry experts! By embracing these powerful resources, you’ll gain invaluable insights that supercharge your investment decisions, making them smarter and more confident than ever before. Let’s dive […]

Angel investing isn’t just about providing capital to startups; it’s about enthusiastically engaging with the entrepreneurial ecosystem to maximize returns and spark innovation! Drawing on personal experience, as well as Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups (David. S. Rose), the importance of hands-on involvement for angel investors […]

As angel investors, we’ve learned that failure isn’t just a possibility—it’s a feature of the game. Insights from industry guides have shown why expecting several portfolio companies to fail is not only realistic but essential for success. Here’s why, and why it’s a mindset every angel investor should adopt. Startups are risky by design. It’s […]

A startup’s capitalisation table (cap table) is a crucial document detailing its ownership structure, including equity shares, stock options, and other securities. A “messy” cap table, characterised by complexity, unclear ownership, and excessive dilution, can be detrimental to angel investors. A well-structured cap table is essential for successful investment outcomes. Key issues with messy cap […]