With all the press that angel investors are getting these days, many would be business owners and entrepreneurs probably think that finding an angel investor is the answer to all of their prayers, and the end of their search for funding. While that may be true for a small number of entrepreneurs, the reality is that many entrepreneurs who receive angel funding still have to face traditional financiers and venture capitalists at some stage. In this article, we look at what angel investors do, and why you might still have to search for funding again in the future. What Do Angel Investors Do? There are many different types of angel investor out there, and while some do offer full financing for the companies...

For as long as there has been money in South Africa, people have been trying to get their hands on it for one reason or another.  For some it is just a matter of personal gain, for others it is to keep a roof over their families heads and food on the table.  But for some, it has been to create a business plan and start a business or create a work of art, or other goal geared towards contributing to society as a whole. There...

As an investor hoping to get involved in a new business opportunity or simply invest in a viable business plan it is crucial that you do your due diligence on the opportunity that you are investing in. But this is of course not the only consideration. Understanding the industry, the market and of course the people in the new business and ensuring that you feel comfortable with the elements are also of the utmost importance. Here...

One of the main reasons an entrepreneur will be approaching you with their business plan and off you a stake in the business is to get you involved. This is especially true for early stage businesses and new entrepreneurs. These businesses want you to get involved. They are looking for your experience and contacts as well as your investment into the business. Angel investment is much less about investing your money and waiting...

When most people think business plan and business funding, they think start ups. New businesses, with no track record, looking for seed or start up capital. However, while that may be the most popular notion, when it comes to business funding, it’s certainly not the first time that companies need to find funding! In this article, we look at second round business funding: funding to help you grow, expand, and improve your...

There are countless articles out there about how to find angel investors, and how to turn business angels into the ticket your business idea needs into the big time. Have you ever considered, however, what scares business angels and angel investors away? In this article, we look at sure-fire ways to scare business angels and angel investors away, so that you can avoid them when you are pitching. 1. No Business Plan Again,...

If you have heard about business angels, and you are thinking that an angel investor sounds like just the ticket to take your business from idea to business plan to reality. However, there are some cases where an angel investor may not be the best thing for your business. Here are a few things you should consider before you jump right into a deal with the first business angel who says yes. Do You Really Need the Money? The...