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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 ta...

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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?

How did you decide to start Angel investing?

How did you decide to start Angel investing?- 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

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I am also keen to know about the process - documentation and legal aspects. Is it complex or easy with well defined steps?

How can one start angel investing in India?

Product 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

How to become investor in a very early stage start up? Like investing 2/3 lakh per company?

Software Engineer

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.

Account Manager

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?

Hi folks, 

I'm Kashish, the CEO of EquityList and Founder of Cloud Capital which I run as a solo GP.
A little bit about what we do: 

EquityList is a full-stack equity management platform by AngelList India. Companies across India, US and Singapore use EquityList to manage their cap table, stock options (ESOP/SAR), shareholders, and related compliances. Managing equity for 10k+ stakeholders, 250+ companies and ~$1B in stock options.

Cloud Capital has deployed $8M+ in 55+ startups such as Airmeet, Rupifi, Orange Health, DevRev, ZET (OneCode) and others. I've also angel invested in startups such as OSlash, Atlys, Chronicle, Even Healthcare and others.

Excited to do this AMA, and look forward to answering any of your questions about ESOPs, cap table management, investing, entrepreneurship, and more!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashisharma

Live AMA: Hey everyone, I'm Kashish, CEO of EquityList. Ask me anything!

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

What are some seed or pre seed companies that are worth investing in? I am an angel investor and actively looking to invest in promising companies.

What are some interesting companies to invest in

Investor

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.

How did you decide to start Angel investing?

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