@ACA eNews – Member Edition

October 10, 2022

ACA: In the Community

Out and About on Behalf of Members

Developing an idea is complicated unless you have a great know-how, a long-term vision and an efficient team. We take care of the complexity with dedication and are here to support you and your project every step of the way.

ACA Angel Group Operators • Monday, October 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Audience: Professionals running angel groups connect monthly for a peer exchange as well as in-person at major events and via a message board to share expertise and grow relationships.

Life Sciences Syndication • Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. ET

ACA members with an interest in life sciences deals connect monthly via phone and annually at the ACA Summits to share deals and market expertise.

Growing Women’s Capital • Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00a PT

ACA members focused on growing women angels’ activity in gender-diverse management teams connect via monthly collaboration and syndication calls.

Northeast Regional Syndication Call • November 3, 2022, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. ET

The ACA Northeast Syndication Meet-up will connect our attendees to ACA updates and efficient access to vetted deals ready for action.

Please sign up for this and any of our peer groups online – Zoom link for the call will follow registration.

“The pandemic has created the opportunity for angel groups to use technology in a way that enables groups to expand membership beyond their local area, be more adaptive and efficient using online founder pitches and utilize platforms for syndicating and/or crowdfunding.

The traditional monthly in-person angel gathering is still pertinent, but these new models are starting to move deals and capital at a faster rate, and “traditional” models will need to understand how they intend to engage or integrate newer models,” Eli Velasquez, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Investors of Color.

So, who will lead this rapidly evolving, loosely connected world of startups? Who will provide smart practices and an open community of engaged and experienced investors and market participants? ACA will.

Learn more about how the Angel Investor Foundation is working to provide the education, tools and syndication opportunities through our comprehensive plan for ACA 2.0 through the Seed the Future Foundation.

From Crunchbase: “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on 7 Impactful Entrepreneurs in the Hispanic and Latine Community“

Writer Ayzia Vizcocho notes, “Crunchbase data shows that funding to Hispanic and Latine founders increased from $1.7 billion in 2017 to $6.8 billion in 2021. Unfortunately, that growth only rose slightly compared to overall U.S. venture capital investments, leaving Hispanic and Latine startup funding stuck at around 2% of overall startup investments.”

May 16-18, 2023, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas

The best ideas for sessions at ACA Summits come from ACA members and friends. We’re searching for the best, brightest and innovative thinkers and topics among us. This is your opportunity to not only suggest topics, but also recommend speakers and how the sessions will be presented.

Please submit your proposal to ACA by October 28, 2022 (5pm Central).

Before you submit your proposals, please read the rules and details of the event – as they will help you understand the criteria.

Speakers in selected sessions will be eligible for a reduced registration rate, with the ability to bring in additional experts, both at ACA’s discretion.

Wednesday, November 16, 12:00 pm ET

Free to ACA Members • $100 Non Members

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Angel Capital Association will present an entrepreneur-focused webinar which explains how angels determine their investment priorities.

This webinar will provide entrepreneurs with a peek “behind the curtain” of how angel investors evaluate start-ups. Topics covered in this webinar include:

Come learn more about angel investing and how to position your start-up to be angel-ready!!!

The Ann & Bill Payne ACA Angel University and The Launch Place are bringing together angel investors and entrepreneurs to learn, share and network. This event offers a unique, immersive experience connecting angel investors and entrepreneurs.

Courses offered at AU at The Big Launch Challenge: