A Practical Guide to Angel Investing (2nd Edition)

The following Angel self-evaluation tool allows you to mark an X on the line to better understand where you think you want to be, in general, between the two extremes. For example, do you want to be invisible or do you want to make it very easy for potential investees to contact you?

Angel Self-Evaluation Tool: Set Good Targets

Invisible

Highly Visible

Economic Returns Not Important

Economic Returns Very Important

Non-Economic Returns Not Important

Non-Economic Returns Very Important

% of Total Assets Invested < 5%

% of Total Assets Invested > 25%

Low Powder < 20%

High Powder > 60%

< 5 Investments Wanted

> 25 Investments Wanted

Momentum Investor

Value Investor

Highly Collaborative Investor

Lone Wolf Investor

Passive Investor

Active Investor

Follower Co-Investor

Lead Investor

Low Post-Investment Role in Company

High Post-Investment Role in Company

No Focus

Highly Focused

Highly Experienced (Archangel)

Neophyte (Cherub)

No Education Goals

Many Education Goals

How to Achieve Good Returns

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