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Angel investors and venture capital
Many dream of receiving millions of dollars because they have been backed by angel investors or venture capitalists.
This takes an excellent business plan which shows the potential to earn millions of dollars, lots of networking,
and a willingness to give up control of the business to let "the professionals" grow your business. Angel investors and
venture capitalists don't want to waste their time on small opportunities, so your business must be geared to grow to be a
market leader in a short period of time. Angel investors and venture capitalists also want a clear exit strategy, so your business needs to be designed so it can go public or be sold to another company within 2 to 3 years. Angels and venture capitalists invest in their areas of expertise and focus on a particular stage of the business (seed capital, early stage, etc.). Networking to find the right fit is essential.Some corporations can also act as angel investors if your product or service is adding significantly to their business. However many times they want full control, so they buy your company rather than investing in it.
Read this BEFORE you start looking for an angel: You can also find information and view videos about the equity market, creating a pitch and doing a deal at the Raising Equity Learning Center. Click here for more information Videos and templates from the Wisconsin Angel Network The Wisconsin Angel Network has developed videos and a presentation template to help people get venture funding.
South Coast Angel Fund Books
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