The Definitive Guide to Raising Money from Angels, by Bill Payne

I started Angel Investing before most people knew what it was, and before it was cool.   

Since then, I’ve become one of a tiny handful of Experts in this new funding medium. As I started speaking at investors conferences and coaching other Entrepreneurs, I saw how hungry people are for good information on this subject – and how hard it is to find anyone who truly knows it from the inside out.

So I developed a comprehensive toolkit. It’s called The Definitive Guide to Raising Money from Angels. It’s the fastest way to beat the learning curve, and get Angel Investors to invest so you can start executing your business plan.

Sincerely,
Bill Payne

 

Book Highlights

• Fast-Start Guide gives you Step-by-Step examples of what to DO and what NOT to do when gearing up to raise money from Angels.
• Who are these Angels and what motivates them to invest? - To successfully raise Angel Capital, it is important to understand Angels.
• How to find and engage Angel Investors. - Until recently, Angel Investors have been very difficult to identify and connect with.
• What are Angels looking for in an investment? - Most angels don’t invest in franchises or real estate deals.  This book will describe in great detail the kind of ventures in which angels tend to invest.
• How to pick the right Angels for your business. - There are Angel Investors who will provide you with a “leg-up” in starting your company.
• What types of business plans will you need to prepare? – Did you know that you need multiple business plan formats to successfully attract capital?
• How will Angel Investors assess the value of your business? - Valuation of early-stage companies is a highly misunderstood topic.
• Identify & explain important terms and conditions used in the Angel process. - Term sheets include a confusing array of terms and conditions that are important to entrepreneurs and investors alike.
• How to engage Angels to help build the business. - Angels bring more than money to portfolio companies.
• The care and feeding of Angel Investors. – All investors expect regular feedback on the progress of their ventures.
• How angels can assist in executing your exit strategy. - While selling your company may seem far in the future, harvesting the fruits of your labors is critical to achieving the goals of all shareholders.

"Bill Payne has successfully articulated how we as angel investors evaluate investment deals and then actively participate in our portfolio companies. After reading Payne’s book, entrepreneurs will be fully equipped to understand our perspective and subsequently achieve funding. Furthermore, the book helps entrepreneurs realize how to capitalize on angels’ experience, knowledge, and connections to augment their opportunity for success. Payne leaves no surprises for the entrepreneur at the conclusion of this book."

- Catherine Mott, Managing Partner, Blue Tree Allied Angels