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Updated by EQLIST on Mar 16, 2013
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What Questions should you ask your ANGEL INVESTOR?

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These are the questions an Entrepreneur needs to ask an Angel Investor to insure a successful relationship.

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1

How can your expertise (& or connections) help my (StartUp) Company?

How can your expertise (& or connections) help my (StartUp) Company?

Looking for smart money.

2

How much time will you have to focus on and advise my companiy?

How much time will you have to focus on and advise my companiy?

Often it seems investors have multiple investments so the actual time and expertise they bring is much less then you expect and hope for.

2

Will you be able to introduce me to future investors?

Will you be able to introduce me to future investors?

These future introductions are often the reason you might choose an angel investor over a VC.

2

What other successful Start Up or Early Stage companies have you invested in?

What other successful Start Up or Early Stage companies have you invested in?

Just the way you are asked about your track record, ask your your investor about his.

3

How can we agree on the valuation of my company?

How can we agree on the valuation of my company?

In an ideal world this needs to be a collaborative experience not an adversarial one.

4

How much money will you bring now and later?

How much money will you bring now and later?

Often the original seed money investment turns out to not be enough! You want to know your Angel investor has and/or is willing to keep some money in reserve, just in case.