Last Thursday, April 20, 2023, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) introduced the Small Business Investment Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives. The legislation will make it easier for small businesses to access the financing they need to grow and succeed in today’s economy.

“Rep. Kustoff’s bill will drive the much-needed capital formation from early stage investors across the country that is needed to keep entrepreneurs moving forward with the innovative ideas and companies that will continue to drive economic growth for years to come,” said Patrick Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer, Angel Capital Association.

In response to the bill, a coalition representing the broad diversity of the angel investor, early stage start-up community and entrepreneurship ecosystem as well as the Angel Capital Association, issued a letter of support which is available online.

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

International visionary and renowned angel investor, Dr. Ron Weissman (ACA Vice-Chair) will present his analysis for 2023 on potential investment scenarios of the future based upon macro and micro inputs has studies from around the world. While no future is certain, hear Ron’s analysis on dealflow, valuations, market dynamism, returns, and more.

Summit 2023 has so much to offer. Some highlights:

This month at the Angel Capital Association, we’ve been celebrating National Volunteer Month by honoring the hard-working volunteers that are the heart and soul of our association’s work in moving angel investing forward.

“It is the four person Executive Committee of the ACA that volunteers an inordinate amount of hours on a weekly basis over a multi-year commitment. We are so grateful for the commitment and caliber of leadership that drives the work of the ACA,” – Pat Gouhin.

If you’re interested in getting involved as a volunteer, please reach out to us by email to get started!

Understanding our ecosystem drives the Angel Capital Association and how we support our members as the steward of the angel investment community.

We have launched the 2023 ACA Investor Sentiment Survey! In addition to landscape awareness, this annual survey, which is a complement to ACA’s Angel Funders Report collection, serves as a benchmark for the growth and character of angel investing.

Please contribute to this important work by completing the survey today!

Learn, IN PERSON, From Some of the Greatest Minds in Angel Investing

Angel Investing Basics:

Angel Investing Deeper Dive:

In this video, join Rick Timmins, ACA board member and expert poker player, for a Texas Hold ’em training session to get familiar with the basics.

Get your Tips n Tricks Guide from Rick here.

Rick will be hosting our Texas Hold ’em, multi-table tournament Sponsored by Fox Rothschild, to celebrate the Angel Investor Foundation and is open

to everyone, including guests, at the Summit. Join us on May 17, 2023, at the London Club following the Affinity Dinners located just a few feet away!

Hone your skills and have great fun with Summit colleagues. Tickets are $100 and proceeds benefit the Angel Investor Foundation – the 501c3 charitable arm of the Angel Capital Association that seeks to help angels and entrepreneurs alike. Mark your calendar today for this exciting event at the ACA Summit on Wednesday, May 17 starting at 8:15 p.m.

The official venue and guest hotel for the ACA 2023: The Summit of Angel Investing is the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino where ACA has arranged for a discount block of guest rooms, including parking.

Rates:

3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Las Vegas, NV 89109, US

Tel: 866-317-1829 (group name = 2023 ACA Summit)

Valuation Course: Negotiating the current valuation of seed-stage startups at the time of investment is a critical component of angel term sheets. Getting valuation right establishes a fair percentage of ownership for both investors and entrepreneurs and optimizes returns for investing angels. This course introduces participants to startup valuation and demonstrates multiple valuation methodologies. In addition to valuation methods, the lead instructor will provide insights into the impact of stage of development, geographic location, business sector and the global economy on startup valuation. The program leaves attendees with an exercise to help hone their newly acquired valuation skills by using these valuation methods in appraising a case study company.

The Forum is a unique event where members of the public and private sectors gather to provide feedback to improve capital raising policy for startups to smaller public companies and their investors.

The 2023 Forum will include four virtual sessions April 24-27 from 1:00-2:30pm ET. Each day will focus on a different topic and feature speakers with in-depth knowledge of the issues facing small businesses across the country, followed by an opportunity for participants to develop policy recommendations.

Event Details

April 24-27, 2023

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET

Apr 25, 2023 02:00 PM MTN

During this annual event, 20-25 successful founders, CEOs and corporate executives from organizations ranging in size from early-stage to Fortune 500, will share one key thing to help drive business success.

May 17, 2023

Mossy Ventures invites you to our Virtual Seattle Angel Conference Demo Day to be held May 17. We have 6 great companies presenting; two focused on workforce solutions, two in health, one in zero-waste packaging, and one in election integrity. This will be followed by the investor due diligence teams giving comments. Reach out to John Sechrest for to hear more details and get a promo code.

Enterprise Greece and EBAN will co-host the Congress in spring 2023 alongside HeBAN as an official partner. If you are interested in meeting hundreds of early stage investors from all over the world (and we know you are), act now to secure your spot!

ACA Board Chair Marcia Dawood and ACA Vice Chair Dr. Ronald Weissman will both be in attendance and present.

Thank You to ACA Business Partners

As we enter a new calendar year, ACA would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all our partners for their dedication and commitment to our growing community. These partners offer myriad products and services that can aid in the investor journey be it by group or individual. We hope you will take the opportunity to consider all the possibilities and engage directly with those partners who provide solutions that align with your needs.

If you’re interested in sponsoring ACA annually or for the Summit of Angel Investing, please reach out to Partnerships Director Damien Delgado.