Angels
are the earliest of early-stage investors. For many
entrepreneurs, angels provide capital and frequently,
valuable guidance and strategic assistance–that
they would likely not find anywhere else. The ideal
angel is someone who is a generation ahead in creating
value in the industry. They'll provide financial capital
as well as intellectual capital, which could be even
more important than the money. According to estimates
from the Center for Venture Research at the University
of New Hampshire, angels invest a total of more than
$40 billion a year in 50,000 companies. Web ventures
such as www.garage.com and www.venturehighway.com, work
to match investors with businesses,
The picture in India is different - Angels are hard
to find. To bring Angel Investors and Innovators together,
Indian Innovators Association made arrangements with
selected Angels to examine the Business Plans of Indian
Innovators.
Innovators looking for angel investment may contact
the association with an executive summary of their
business plan. Detailed plans can be submitted to
the interested Angel after the preliminary examination.
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For
those seeking information on VC funding this site
is a virtual treasure house. The weblog is written
by Sahad P.V., a business journalist based in New
Delhi, India. He was an assistant editor with Business
Today, India's leading business magazine, and had
also previously worked with Business Standard and
India Today Group Online.
Click at http://www.vccircle.com/blog
Downloads:
Writing a Compelling Executive Summary
http://www.garage.com/files/Writing_Execsum.pdf
Band of Angels in Delhi
Band Of Angels opened shop in Delhi. Started in April 2006, the Band of Angels is a unique concept which brings together highly successful entrepreneurs and CEOs from India and around the world who are interested in investing in start up / early stage ventures which have the potential of creating disproportionate value. The Band , in addition to money, provide constant access to high quality mentoring, vast networks and inputs on strategy as well as execution. The Band members, because of their background are better able to assess the potential and risks at the early stage.
The Band looks at a broad spectrum for investments :
- IT products & services - High end BPO / KPO
- Retail - Biotech & Pharma
- Internet - Media & Entertainment
- Leading edge technology in telecom & embedded domains
The Band looks at investing typically upto USD 100,000 to USD 1 mn. and exiting over a 3 to 5 year period through an IPO, M&A or strategic sale. The Band may consider investments over a million dollars but is likely to do so through syndication.
web page : http://www.boaindia.com
