Courting Angels

After you’ve tapped the generosity of your friends and family for your new venture, you’re likely to think about more strategic sources of early funding, particularly angel investors. But how do you know what early funding terms are angelic for your company? Join two long-time angel investors, Charlie Cameron of Hub Angels and Christopher Mirabile of Launchpad and the Angel Capital Association as they debate with each other on topics you’re already thinking about:

1) Should I do a priced round vs. do a convertible note?
2) How much does valuation matter, and what differences are there between tech and life science companies?
3) What about market and political risks. . . “If your hand is in the cookie jar, keep on taking?”
4) How should I think about individual angels, angel groups and seed-stage VCs?

Moderated by Cooley attorney Josh Rottner, this session won’t preach any “right” answers—it will give you the information you need to make the right funding choices for your startup. Attendance at Charlie and Josh’s “Angel Investing 101” session last summer is helpful but not required for this more advanced seminar—all entrepreneurs welcome.