Comments on: Angel Investors: A different breed of animal

By: The Angelsoft Blog » How Angels are Different

The Angelsoft Blog » How Angels are Different — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:37:20 +0000

[...] Toni Gasgupta, an investor with Tech Coast Angels (TCA), writes how angels are a different breed of investor. [...]

By: ernest garlington

ernest garlington — Sat, 19 May 2007 01:35:05 +0000

Do you have a partner in NYC who I can consult with regarding my pitch to angel investors

By: ernest garlington

ernest garlington — Sat, 19 May 2007 01:31:29 +0000

If you have a great business plan will Angel investors help you find the best management team for your company

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:41:31 +0000

Why are all these folks Toni boosters? Am I missing something? What does she say that hasn’t been said a hundred times before.

Are they all looking for funds and trying to win her over?

By: James Nicholson

James Nicholson — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:52:00 +0000

Great post! As you note, pitching to angels is very different than pitching to VCs and it’s good for entrepreneurs to keep that in mind.

One thing you didn’t touch on (that was probably outside the scope of your post) is where to find angels, other than working your contacts. Suggestions?

By: Terry O'Day

Terry O'Day — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:32:34 +0000

Toni,

Great analysis – I recall pitching to angels for my last company. I noticed the variety of facial expressions in the room as I spoke, and I catered my presentation to the ones I thought were interested. I was somewhat misled – some that appeared interested were not, and others appeared uninterested but were. It felt like a crapshoot, and this analysis helps explain why. Thanks!

By: Raulee Marcus

Raulee Marcus — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:40:51 +0000

Toni- You reflect both sides of the equation well- both why angels do it and what entrepreneurs should expect and respect from angels.

By: Carl Murray

Carl Murray — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:21:41 +0000

Toni:
Really a four star commentary. I think you have captured the essence of TCA in a broad and concise way. I think your write-up should be included in our TCA marketing brochure. Well done!
Regards,
Carl Murray

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 03:58:49 +0000

Point 3 is misleading. Successful angels get lucky. Very lucky. They are no better than anyone else at picking who will be a winner. They all look for the same things as you mention (team, plan, exit)…but predicting success is like predicting the weather 2 years out. It’s all about luck in the end…