Exit Strategies for Angel Investors – Part 4 – Q&A
Highlights of Exit Strategies for Angel Investors – Part 4 – Q&A:
- Q: Secondary markets – how can angels and entrepreneurs get liquidity prior to an M&A transaction?
A: Several new ideas are being tried: Sharespost in Silicon Valley, GreenAngel Fund a publicly traded secondary market for cleantech. - Q: Question about whether entrepreneurs need Venture Capital investors for their relationships with the M&A buyers?
A: Today, if you have a presence on Google, you can make a connection to almost anybody. - Q: Are Angel backed companies more capital efficient than companies financed by traditional Venture Capital funds.
A: There is no academic research on this yet, but from my experience, I believe the answer is “Yes”. - Q: Why do you keep saying ‘traditional’ Venture Capital – is there a new type of venture capital coming?
A: Yes, many smart people are discussing new models for Venture Capital funds. I believe new smaller funds will develop. - Q: Can you talk about cross-border angel investment?
A: I spend a lot of my time on this side of the border and am on the executive of the Bellingham Angel group. About a third of the companies they invest in are across the border in British Columbia. The new international tax treaty has really leveled the playing field for angels. I think it’s very healthy.
Part 5 (Q&A Part 2) is available here.
Many of the lessons I’ve learned are described in my new book on exit strategies for entrepreneurs and angel investors – www.Early-Exits.com.
