Myths of Angel Investing: This Month’s Posts
In my last two Upstate Business Journal articles (here and here), I’ve tried to debunk a few myths and clear […]
What To Do With An Idea
I read children’s books every day – admittedly, not always for pleasure, but definitely by choice. My wife and I
Back to Basics: why across the southeast?
Why “across the southeast”? This balances two offsetting requirements. 1) Diversification. We make many investments in North and South Carolina
Back to Basics: types of angel groups recap
Over the last month we’ve outlined the thinking behind why VentureSouth is organized the way they it is. Starting here
Back to Basics: why “early stage”?
Why “early stage” (not “seed” or “growth” stages)? We use “early stage” to mean companies that are beyond just an
Back to Basics: why private capital?
Why individual private capital (not public or institutional funding)? 1) No strings. Grants or other public funding for early stage
Back to Basics: why in-person groups?
Why in person (not virtual or online)? There are a few reasons why we prefer in-person angel group meetings over
Back to Basics: why a professional team?
Why a professional team? Angel groups can be led effectively by unpaid volunteers, often members of the group itself. But
Back to Basics: why a group?
Why a membership group (not a fund)? Our lives might be easier if we had committed capital funds waiting for