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We at YCreator are looking for a Principal Angel Investor with a preference for earlystage venture investing (PreSeed) to join and disrupt the Global Creator Economy Markert.   The Big Picture: Bef...

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We at YCreator are looking for a Principal Angel Investor with a preference for early-stage venture investing (Pre-Seed) to join and disrupt the Global Creator Economy Markert. 

The Big Picture:
Before making investments, angels need time to understand the field and do some planning. Here are three “big picture”
Current Market/User Problem:

1) 70% of Creator Discovery is done through an agency model with no financial transparency!
2) No Full Stack Solution for Creators and Advertisers!
3) With no Inclusion for Creators to upskill 

We want to power change, We want to power Creator Commerce Globally 

Drop a comment if interested !

Any Angel Investors around?

Any Angel Investors around?- Grapevine

I have an MVP version of a startup idea. No revenue yet. Someone is keen to angel invest. How does this work? Can someone answer these questions for me?

- If suppose Person X puts in 50L, how do I value my company and thereby equity? 
- How do I authorise and distribute shares?
- Someone mentioned I should do a SAFE - can someone explain how'd that work and would that be a better option than choosing a random number
- If I give 20% of company for 50L, how does that change if I raise a future round? Do I issue additional shares?

Anyone who has had experience here will help

Angel Investing - Help me understand

Management Consulting

Hi founders / early startup teams here,

Who are the investors you have seen that actually added value to the startup in terms of consistent mentorship across tech/growth? 

I am not talking about super angels who just come with a large brand value, we have a good share of that. But basically people who add value in the startup journey 

Thanks

Which are the best angel investors in India?

Founder

I am raising an angel round for my D2C startup. Can anyone share a list of angel investors in India, with their contact details?

Angel Investors

Brand Marketing Manager

Are there any angel investors or group of investors who invest in early stage startups? How do I learn more about it and gain experience? From where to start? Any guidance will be appreciated. 

[posting from Grapevine Web]

Angel investing/group investing in early stage startups

Cloud Architect

Any good angel networks or syndicates

Growth Manager

Acquiring funding for a startup in india has become a hassle. I myself have been doing research on seed funding Vc's and angel investors. All they ask is pitch deck and LinkedIn profile. Which they don't even go through and just reply with an email saying we are not eligible for funding. On the other side US and other countries are getting funding at the ideation stage. I guess we can't even go for crowdfunding. Started building MVP, but halfway through the hurdle and unable to resume the development due to limited resources.

Tired of applying everywhere for funding.

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Co Founder

I am building a D2C fashion brand and need to raise money (20 Lakhs) to get things off the ground. I am from Tier-I IIT and a single founder. 

I have been trying to approach investors through multiple mediums. Cold mailing / LinkedIn. But things haven't worked. 

College alumni also don't seem to respond, let alone give any warm intro. 

How should I go about the fund raising process?

Best ways to find angel investors

Product Marketing Manager

Guys can you please tell me any co founder finding platform.

Need Guidance

Second meeting with the guy, thought his outlook might improve because we had better numbers than the first meeting (few months ago). Didn't even remember the first conversation, or our business, didn't do any research on our startup or industry before the meeting. Kept forcing opinions on me instead of listening, same as the first meeting.

Extremely rude and a waste of time. He said many things no founder should say, that too for another founder.

(Pitching is difficult as is, rejection is common and it's very easy to get demotivated)

When I said I'll share my experience with other founders and startups so they don't engage with that platform, got a reply saying they'll send me a defamation notice if I do, and will also tell other investors in the community that we are doing this startup as a "hobby" and no investor will come onboard.

It's amazing to see the kind of arrogance some people have, especially in the investor and VC network. Would have loved to name and shame him but I have better things to do than to get into petty court cases with assholes. 

Fellow founders, please be very careful and choosy with who you talk to about your startup's fundraise. Indian VC ecosystem is mostly a circlejerk and a shitshow. You're better off raising from friends and family and even individual angel investors than trying to bargain with devils in disguise.

I will most likely stop pitching for investment altogether and focus on growing my profitability than waste time convincing idiots who'd rather throw money on pitch decks without an MVP and startups without PMF, revenue or profitability.

/endrant

Defamation notice threat: Pitching in India

Fuck the defamation notice. Don’t take shit from anyone, if someone crosses their line, reply to them then and there, so that you never think about that again. 
  
 VC and angel market is big in India now. No one has full control of the full ecosystem.  
 This is not Bollywood and there is not Salman khan and Karan Johar. 
  
 Here even fraudsters are getting second chance. Keep building.

Generalist

I am trying to raise a seed round for my startup. Can someone please tell me how to go about the same in Bangalore.

How to find angel investors in Bangalore?

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I am a product manager in a FinTech company in Gurgaon, with an experience of almost 4 years, I want to eventually leave and do something on my own, looking for ideas for the same.

As a Product Manager, how can I start a side business? Any recommendation from people who have done something similar?

Product Manager

Hey guys,

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

I am looking for a person who is looking to solve some business problem.

Have the enthusiasm for solving problems, same energy . 

I haven't figured out any business sector to hit on . I need someone who can validate the idea and we can build upon it.

Not looking to create a unicorn.

Do dm me if someone is interested to venture into brainstorming and build something for themselves.

Looking for a co-founder

Hello! As someone who works with startups (not in)and has a well paying job, I am often intrigued and keen to invest money (say a few lacs, and provide some mentorship) as a micro angel investor in early age pre series/ seed rounds,  to try my hand. Not talking about becoming a LP or joining a VC/PE. (I know the pros and cos, the glamour and the ugly pieces) . While there are some fintech startups where you can invest as low as 5000/- in a startup, I believe these aren’t for me. Any guidance on how I begin and any learnings?

P.s have posted under finance section too. But thought might get some guidance  here too!

Becoming a micro angel investor for investments?

Account Manager

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Hello! As someone who works with startups (not in)and has a well paying job, I am often intrigued and keen to invest money (say a few lacs, and provide some mentorship) as a micro angel investor in early age pre series/ seed rounds,  to try my hand. Not talking about becoming a LP or joining a VC/PE. (I know the pros and cos, the glamour and the ugly pieces) . While there are some fintech startups where you can invest as low as 5000/- in a startup, I believe these aren’t for me. Any guidance on how I begin. (Apart from- go out there and network with startup founders and events) ?

Becoming a micro angel investors.

The allure of startup investment is undeniable – the chance to be a part of something groundbreaking, to nurture innovation, and to potentially reap substantial financial rewards. However, for every success story, countless tales of caution highlight the inherent risks associated with this high-stakes game.

The Due Diligence Dilemma
While many angel investment/ crowd-funding platforms tout their rigorous due diligence processes, concerns linger about the consistency and effectiveness of these measures. Given that these platforms invest at a very early stage, investing in Enterprise Tech, and FinTech businesses at this stage is highly risky without the time-consuming and resource-intensive nature of thorough due diligence, it's crucial to understand whether these platforms are adequately screening potential investments to minimize the risk of fraud or failure.

Platform Self-Investment: A Conflict of Interest?
A couple of angel investment/ crowd-funding platform raising money for itself using its platform raises eyebrows. This inherent conflict of interest raises concerns about the platform's impartiality and its ability to objectively evaluate potential investments.

I invite you to share your thoughts and experiences on angel investing/ crowd-funding platforms. What are some of the challenges and opportunities you have encountered? What advice would you give to others considering angel investing/ crowd-funding platforms?

Angel Investment/ Crowd Funding Platform - A Maze of Risks & Red Flags

I'm planning to invest in a start up, around 5L for a start. Any good options? Need a start up with a robust environment and solving an actual world problem.

Planning to invest in a start up

Program Manager

Unsure how many of you are aware of the DRS - Decision Review System. You'll, if you are a Cricket viewer.

Do you think Y Combinator needs to add a Decision Review System?

Our last application(YC W23) got shortlisted for the interview and we were in the top 8% but got flunked in the final interview. 

This time it was a topsy-turvy experience, had a heap of hopes but couldn't even get the interview call.

Anyone out here on similar lines ? If Yes, Your thoughts.

Should DRS be introduced in YC applications as well ?

Investment Banking Associate

Hey people. 
Have any of you tried angel investing? 
How did you go about it? 
What is your usual cheque size and how do you evaluate?
How many startups have you invested?

As an individual what tax and government compliances  one should be aware of?

Any Angel Investors around?

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