How entrepreneurs can extract maximum value from angel investors
Let’s start of by looking at the world from the angel investor’s perspective. What do angels want from entrepreneurs ? The simple answer is that they expect them to make a lot of money for them ! After all, angel investors are not in the business of doing philanthropy . They are investing their hard earned money and expect a return on their investment. However, most angel investors are also mature enough to know that most startups will fail off . They understand that backing a startup is a risky venture , and that most startups will go belly up, giving them a zero return on investment . Even though they know this, then why do they continue to invest in startups ?Is it because they have too much money to burn ? Or that they are not smart enough to realize what they're doing ? Or that they get carried away by the passion of the entrepreneur ? Or that they think they are smarter than everyone else and can identify the winners ?I think just like entrepreneurs want more from investors than just money , similarly investors expect more from entrepreneurs than just a financial return on investment ( though this never hurts !) After all, if you’re just looking for a place to invest, then investing in listed shares is a far better and safer option – even though it may not be as glamorous ! Entrepreneurs are looking for strategic investors , who will give them more than just funding . While the money never hurts, they also expect mentorship ; and will wan...
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