We just released Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 - an analysis of 101 angel network investments tracked over nine months through The Diligent Observer newsletter. Here's what I learned: The Big Picture 101 deals across 72 angel networks in 15 countries. $288M in announced funding (likely closer to $500M total funding, since only 53% disclosed round sizes). This represents roughly 8-10% of total annual angel network activity based on ACA's tracking of 1,200-1,500 deals per year. Key Finding...
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We just released Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 - an analysis of 101 angel network investments tracked over nine months through The Diligent Observer newsletter. Here's what I learned: The Big Picture 101 deals across 72 angel networks in 15 countries. $288M in announced funding (likely closer to $500M total funding, since only 53% disclosed round sizes). This represents roughly 8-10% of total annual angel network activity based on ACA's tracking of 1,200-1,500 deals per year. Key Finding...
Episode 40: "Fuel for the Economic Engine" | Angel Capital Association CEO Patrick Gouhin on Professionalizing Angel Investing, Expanding Accreditation Pathways, and Cultivating Startup Ecosystems
The Diligent Observer Podcast
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4 months ago
Episode 40: "Fuel for the Economic Engine" | Angel Capital Association CEO Patrick Gouhin on Professionalizing Angel Investing, Expanding Accreditation Pathways, and Cultivating Startup Ecosystems
Insights from an aerospace engineer turned association leader who's working to transform angel investing from "black art" to science while representing 15,000+ members deploying approximately $1 billion in private capital annually Today's episode explores three ideas that caught my attention: The path from art to science - Pat drew a fascinating parallel between angel investing and project management's evolution over 50 years. I wonder what 3 letter certification name we’ll land on!Accreditat...
The Diligent Observer Podcast
We just released Angel Network Pulse: The First 101 - an analysis of 101 angel network investments tracked over nine months through The Diligent Observer newsletter. Here's what I learned: The Big Picture 101 deals across 72 angel networks in 15 countries. $288M in announced funding (likely closer to $500M total funding, since only 53% disclosed round sizes). This represents roughly 8-10% of total annual angel network activity based on ACA's tracking of 1,200-1,500 deals per year. Key Finding...
