Benefits of Midlothian Angel Network Participation
Midlothian Angel Network Investors Involvement
Invest in your comfort level according to your plan.
Utilize the combined knowledge and experience of the network to
help you make more informed decisions.
Successful early-stage investing is challenging and becomes
increasingly difficult the earlier the investment is made in the
startup's lifecycle. The typical angel network model of direct
investments in startups is only sustainable if there is strong
leadership from investors with a track record of achieving
attractive returns, and even then, successful participation is
limited by the ability to execute on a diversified startup
investing plan.
It's kind of like betting on the new unknown horse and jockey with
the low odds of winning. The potential for amazing returns are
what draw investors in, successfully executing on a well thought
out investment plan is what allows you to keep playing. This is
why a strategy for building a diversified startup investment
portfolio is key and utilizing ways to invest that offer the
flexibility to support your plan are crucial as you gain
experience as a startup investor.
Midlothian Angel Network is not a party or beneficiary of any
investment transactions. MIDLOTHIAN ANGEL NETWORK facilitates an
array of investment participation options ranging from direct
investments to leading or following in MIDLOTHIAN ANGEL NETWORK
member led syndications through special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
SPVs also allow for greater investment diversification
opportunities through lower investment minimums and a meritocratic
investment structure based on participation level in sourcing
through closing of the deal.
Syndicate MAN Backer
(Syndicate Membership)
$0
Participation as Midlothian Angel Network syndicate
backer.
Invited to participate in monthly deal review meetings with
entrepreneurs seeking funding and MAN investor community.
Ability to invest in syndicated deals diligenced and led by
MAN Angel/Venture partners.
MAN syndicate backers agree to abide by same Rules of
Membership and Conduct as MAN members.
Access to all dealflow with ability to indicate interest in
which deals you would like to have present to the membership's
monthly deal review meetings.
Ability to invest directly in applicant companies according to
agreeable terms negotiated with the company, subject to
company minimum.
Option to act in the role of a fund manager on a deal by deal
basis by participating in sourcing, diligencing and pitching the
deal to other investors. Investors new to startup investing can
learn from more experienced angel investors.
See a broad range of exciting startup companies
At our monthly meetings, entrepreneurs will deliver short
effective presentations of their innovations and business
proposals resulting in you seeing far more deals than you could
as an individual. Applicant companies are prescreened so that
only the top deals are presented at the live meetings.
See a broad range of exciting startup companies
At our monthly meetings, entrepreneurs will deliver short
effective presentations of their innovations and business
proposals resulting in you seeing far more deals than you could
as an individual. Applicant companies are prescreened so that
only the top deals are presented at the live meetings.
Reduce the workload by sharing due diligence
Midlothian Angel Network members can lead or collaborate during
due diligence based on individual interest and preference.
Participation in these due diligence efforts is entirely
voluntary but we highly recommend it as a great way to gain
insight to the investment opportunities, learn the process of
due diligence and get to know your fellow angel investors. Our
members bring a wide variety of skills, knowledge, and expertise
to the process.
Receive automatic membership in the Angel Capital Association
(ACA) of America
Since Midlothian Angel Network is an affiliate member of the ACA
you are automatically a member of the national organization,
thereby entitling you to attend national meetings, logon to the
ACA website with its many resources and sign up for educational
sessions such as the many webinars conducted by top national
experts in the field of angel investing