Praise for This Book
“This NACO guidebook is full of great, easy to read, practical advice. I would highly recommend this book to any investors as well as companies. It is comprehensive, engaging and full of great advice from many respectable sources. It helps companies to understand what Angels are seeking and how they can prepare before seeking an
Angel investor. A must-read for both Investors and companies.” – Mary Long-Irwin , Executive Director, Northern Ontario Angels
“Entrepreneurs who read and heed A Practical Guide to Angel Investing before seeking funding have made a giant step in beating the odds against getting the right kind of money from the right kind of people. Angels who read and heed its insights will do a better job of supporting entrepreneurs.” – Peter Kemball , CEO, The Kemball Group “Angel investors have become the crucial component of the entrepreneurial engine that drives growth in Canada. This book provides hard-won lessons in how to be a successful Angel – to spot startups with real potential, to structure deals that reward sensible risk-taking, and to cash out and do it all over again. Every investor interested in new Canadian startups should read this book.” – Dr. Dave Valliere , Director, Entrepreneurship Research Institute, Ted Rogers School of Management “Angel investing, done right, has the potential to landslide returns to investors – far above the returns one can expect from the market. To effectively benefit from investing in this asset class, however, there are a number of strategies and lessons that you, as an accredited investor, should leverage. Though no document can entirely eliminate the risk associated with this asset class, A Practical Guide to Angel Investing sets realistic expectations for investors while providing the tools and strategies necessary to mitigate the risk and optimize the return of Angel investing.” – Bryan Watson , Partner, Flow Ventures “To become an effective Angel investor, it is imperative to understand the dynamics and technicalities behind the exciting world of startups. This book is a must-read for Angels new and seasoned – there are new learnings and experiences jumping from every page.” – Greg P. Shannon, Q.C., ICD.D, Q.C. , Miller Thomson LLP
130 A Practical Guide to Angel Investing
Powered by FlippingBook