Eric Dobson We see hundreds of deals per year and there are many commonalities in those that do not receive funding. Most often, it is because they are not prepared to begin serious diligence. [...]
Eric Dobson Over the years of transitioning from an entrepreneur to an investor, I realized there is a great communication divide between entrepreneurs and investors. I was an entrepreneur [...]
Eric Dobson There exists a “Great Communications Divide.” The central premise of the discussion is the belief that entrepreneurs and investors are constantly misunderstanding each [...]
Eric Dobson To the Investor: Perhaps the most important analysis that must be performed in the diligence process is analyzing the financial projections (P&L) of a potential investment. We [...]
Eric Dobson Where to start when you meet a company requesting investment can be a difficult question. We all want to help entrepreneurs be better, but we also have to be mindful of our time and [...]
By Eric Dobson To the Investors: Diligence is not a formality. It is not to be skipped. It is not to be glossed over with trust of a charismatic entrepreneur. As we say, “In God we trust; [...]
Over the now almost 12 year storied history of Angel Capital Group, we have found key information is indicative of a team ready to use our capital to buy revenue, make use of our network and [...]
It is a romantic idea to want to be an Angel…to be a patron of the startup, or as one of our members phrases it, “worshiping at the altar of capitalism.” Every day I hear about how much [...]
Every year 600,000 – 700,000 companies form. An estimated 90% of them will seek some form of financing. Only 10% of those get angel funding. Only 20% of those funded will likely return capital [...]
Today we will discuss how to identify bad team chemistry….20/20 hindsight! Sometimes when you see a great idea, it is easy to be captivated into believing all aspects of the venture are [...]
