Angel investing has undergone significant changes in recent years. As an important source of financing for startups and small businesses, it’s critical for current and emerging angel investors to understand the shifts occurring in the industry. Here are some of the most notable dynamics impacting angel capital today.

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When you really engage in diverse portfolios and diverse communities, it’s been statistically proven that you get better results, your companies perform better. They exit faster with much more revenue. From the investor perspective, it is the smart way to invest. Learn more about how to engage and why it matters from Eli Velasquez, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Investors of Color Network.

“The reason every angel group should care about what we’re working on is because ultimately we’re trying to give back. There’s always the return on investment that we’re always looking for. But you also want to give back to your community and our communities are all diverse. And so the more that you expand those networks, the more you’re going to get out of it,” Eli Velasquez.

Join Angel Investor Foundation’s inspirational $2.3M campaign aimed at accelerating angel investing – the fuel that powers entrepreneurs. The Angel Investor Foundation (AIF) is the Angel Capital Association’s (ACA) charitable arm, created to expand ACA’s impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The results of this campaign will fuel the growth of entrepreneurship, investment and jobs.

The ACA is proud to announce the AngelBox Basics toolkit, a complimentary, interactive guide designed to equip ecosystem builders with the tools they need to launch a new angel organization. This toolkit was created with generous support from VentureWell. During this webinar, you will hear from two experienced angels who have launched their own angel organizations and will share critical lessons learned. So come listen and learn the best practices for launching your own angel organization!

The Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University is built to deliver cutting-edge insights, practical tips and lessons learned for early stage investors. Attendees gain meaningful expert connections in comprehensive, easy-to-access virtual courses.

Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University provides our premier investor curriculum sessions in a focused cadence that can get you up to speed and ready for your next deal as an investor.

If you’re interested in attending, or securing group attendance, please reach out to our Educational Initiatives Director Margie Bacheler.

Basics of Angel Investing Certificate

Deeper Dive Courses

The Angel Investor Foundation fuels job growth, innovation and economic prosperity by providing critical resources to entrepreneurs and early-stage investors to create community wealth through inclusive economic development practices.

How to get involved:

Learn more by going to the Angel Investor Foundation website.

Is your region considering submitting an EDA Build to Scale Program Application?

The ACA is building a strong track record by partnering with local ecosystem builders who have been awarded EDA Build to Scale funding. The next grant program deadline is July 28, 2023.

Successful awardees have been able to bring the Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University program to their local communities. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact the ACA’s Director of Educational Initiatives, Margaret Bacheler, at mbacheler@angelcapitalassociation.org.

Thank You to Our ACA Annual Partners

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

Protecting ACA Member Data Privacy

We have recently become aware that some bad actors are contacting angel groups and others with a solicitation to sell ACA member names and contact information. Rest assured that ACA does not and will not sell lists directly or through any third party nor do any of these groups have ACA member data. Unfortunately, this scam is fairly typical and many of these bad actors reside outside the U.S. making prosecution for fraudulent activity even more challenging. Under no circumstances should you engage with nor send funds to any entity reporting to have ACA member information for sale. If contacted by any such groups that claim to represent ACA, please notify ACA immediately.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to our Membership Director, Sarah Dickey, by email or by calling 913-894-4700, extension 2.