Please join the Upstate Carolina Angel Network for the Angel Capital Education Foundation (ACEF) workshop, TRENDS IN RAISING CAPITAL, on October 20th, from 8:00am - 12:00pm, at the Westin Poinsett, Greenville. This workshop will be presented by John May, Managing Partner, New Vantage Group, one of the U.S.’s foremost angel investors.

TRENDS IN RAISING CAPITAL will equip you with an understanding of the current investment climate and will empower you to establish productive relationships with angel investors. By drawing upon and combining leading industry data sources and a first ever survey of angel groups this workshop presents a unique view of the capital raising environment.

For more information, please review the workshop agenda.

Registration will begin at 7:00am and a continental breakfast will be provided for all attendees. 

Topics covered will include:

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT FOR RAISING CAPITAL

Analysis of data from multiple industry leading sources provides a deep overview of the latest investment trends and investor preferences.

ANALYTIC METHODS & TOOLS

Walks through the basics of investment returns (home runs make up for strikeouts), such as the dynamics of angel investor & VC relationships, and examples of how a fund’s size dictates its investment size.

TERM SHEET MECHANICS

A discussion of many key deal terms, concepts and approaches every entrepreneur will use such as liquidation preferences and anti-dilution clauses.

MEETING INVESTOR EXPECTATIONS

Uses survey data compiled from over 500 angel investors to set up discussions of best practices for company documents (i.e., executive summary, business plan, slide deck, financial model) as well as due diligence and governance.

COMPANY VALUATION

A review of current valuation data, particularly for pre-revenue companies, as well as primary methods used by experienced angel investors.

*Refund Policy*

Please note that refunds will be provided, minus an administrative fee, up to five business days prior to the event.