19th ANGEL Forum

January 31 is the company registration deadline for the 19th Angel Forum
Monday February 27, downtown Vancouver

Angel Forum - where 30+ pre-screened technology, service and manufacturing companies seeking equity funding of $100,000 to $1 million, present to 60+ pre-screened private equity investors (80 registered for last Forum). This unique event has been held semi-annually since 1997 and includes companies exhibiting their products & services during networking breaks and at the closing wine reception.

Tell your friends. Mailto:Bob@ANGELforum.org

Current Angel investor preferences are for both tech and non-tech companies at the “starting sales” stage with good investor demand for "in-development" stage or “established sales” stage. They are looking for:

• an experienced management team (not necessarily complete) located a half day from the investor.
  
• unique and innovative products/services with clear protectable and sustainable competitive advantages.
  
• a compelling market need to allow the company to grow to a significant size with a leadership market share.
  
• company has raised funds from family/friends, the NRC or similar agency and has a realistic business valuation.
  
• a well prepared investor presentation (from attending preparation seminars such as Investor Ready 101

Open to all is the popular Investor Ready 101 "How to Raise Equity" boot-camp seminar on January 30 in Vancouver (Feb 1 on Vancouver Island).

Register early for reduced fees.
Information at http://www.ANGELforum.org Questions? mailto:Bob@ANGELforum.org

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