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Conducting Business, Financial and Legal Due Diligence

The risk in this asset class is manifold, and includes concept risk, execution risk, people risk, mortality risk, and liquidity risk. The chances of losing invested capital are reasonably high and it is prudent to minimize that risk.

Being a Lead Angel

However, having been tasked to write on the subject, the best I might do is to reflect on my own experience as a Lead angel and speak in first-person terms about what it meant to me. This piece hence comes in conversational tones, ‘warts and all’ and more candid than may have been bargained for.

How to Build the Right Team for Your Growing Startup

So the first step towards building your start up is putting together a good team. Remember that the employees you hire can make or break your business. Hiring the right people makes all the difference, especially in the early days. Here are a few ways in helping you make the decision a little easier.

Finding the Right Start-up to Invest in

Over the course of 2019, India saw the emergence of 7 new unicorns, bringing the total count to 24, standing third only after the US and China. This is the vote of confidence that the future of the Indian Start-up Industry needed to attract small investors into this booming sector. You need not hire a broker or be a Warren Buffett to find the right start-up to invest in. Let’s start with the basics.

The Investment Paradox

Some key factors that influence investors’ evaluation of startup s potential include detailed business plans, competitive advantage, previous knowledge and experience, personal preference, and an array of other non-financial considerations.

2020: A change in the world of Start-ups and Investment

Seven unicorn start-ups emerged and four were publicly listed. 2020 started with immense expectations for the industry but funding took a major hit in May as the COVID-19 pandemic took over the country. Funding in the start-up sector plunged by 81.1% in March, 84% in April and 57% in May according to data by Tracxn.

What do Angel Investors look for before investing in a start-up?

Angel Investors are high net worth individuals who provide private, early-stage capital for businesses. They function individually, or in groups and networks. No two Angel Investors operate the same way and investment varies from the type of deal, industry, company stages, to investment sum.

What is Angel Tax?

Angel Tax is one term that the start-up Industry is most skeptical about. The tax was introduced in the year 2012, but the Government had promised to exempt start-ups from it. In 2019, the government did not completely scrape the tax but made certain amendments giving some breathing space to start-ups.

Steps in the Angel Investment Process

New entrepreneurs find it increasingly difficult to seed credit from the market, and therefore the concept of Angel Investment came into being. As an entrepreneur or businessman, it is pertinent that you identify the needs and wants of the customers and solve their problems. In the process of angel investment, the investors are your customers, who have certain expectations from your Business Model, your product, and even you as an entrepreneur.

51 Essential Small-Business Tools for Your Company

It all starts with an idea. It’s a great idea, to be sure. But how are you going to get the idea to the people, your customers? How will you market your idea? Implement it? Schedule it? Pay for it? And deliver it on time?

What Type of Business Should I Create?

Remember, key factors to consider are financial, economic, legal, and tax business ramifications. Attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals can also help. And though there are DIY tools out there, forming your business can be a smart place to invest in professional advice.

5 Reasons Why Your Competitors Are Also Your Friends

When thoughts about your competitors pop into your head, the last thing you may think of doing is reach out to them to start a relationship. After all, you’re going after the same customers so what if you accidentally give away a secret or worse see what they’re doing and start feeling like they’re better than you.

The Secret to Hiring A+ Talent to Grow Your Business

You lie awake at night realizing you must delegate operational responsibilities that you’ve always done yourself, so that you’re not the bottleneck to profits. You also know that you need to hire A+ talent to get the results you expect.

What Does It Take to Grow a Company From Concept to Reality?

Most entrepreneurs would agree watching your vision come to fruition is a greater reward than the grueling hard work, effort, and sacrifice.

Musings of an Entrepreneur

I often sit back and wonder about the many changes that seem to have taken place over the past so many years. Or was it decades ago? Actually, it was and it shows how fifty years have rushed by. Seems like just yesterday that I was still in Coke, full of myself and out of IIM (4th batch 1967-69), for those who might be curious. All set to change the world.

The Chennai Angels and Brinc launch new accelerator program

The Chennai Angels and global accelerator Brinc on Tuesday announced the launch of an online acceleration programme for agritech, foodtech, healthtech, and fintech startups, and invited applications for it. The three-month programme will provide participating startups a minimum investment of $50,000 and the opportunity for further funding based on their performance and initial traction.

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 2 l Segment 4 – The Chennai Angels Ethos & Approach corrected

Insight Stories by Anu – Week 2 l Segment 3 – Learning, choosing support system and investors

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 2 l Segment 5 – Competitive Edge & Advice to Founders plus AH round up

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 1 – The Plunge and White shirt design lessons

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3- Introduction to Brag

Insight Stories by Anu – Week 3 l Segment 2 Letting Go & Care LESS confidence

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 3 – Experiments and challenging Perceptions

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 4 – Mentoring & Pivots

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 5 – Do’s & Don’ts for Founders and AH roundup

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MangoPoint Secures INR 3.5 Cr in Funding Round Led by the Chennai Angels

MY3DMeta Raises over Rupees 10.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels, Dholakia Ventures, and Others

Homegrown Sustainable Baby Essentials and Apparels Brand A Toddler Thing Raises Funds from Chennai Angels in the First Round

Premium Coffee Brand Trelish raises 3.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels