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Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

Aspect Investments — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:52:21 -0000

We invest in B2B and B2C. We generally take an active role within the companies we invest in, so we can monitor spending and ensure cash flow is readily available. I think if you have your finger on the button, and have an active role within the companies you invest in then it does not really matter whether its B2B or B2C. Having said that, it is not always possible to have a role within the companies invested in, so we look for management with proven track records, to do our jobs for us.

Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

Sam Huleatt — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:55:21 -0000

Thanks! glad you enjoyed!

It can be frustrating --- friends and family are often the best angels
at least to support getting a prototype hashed out.

Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

Panama — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:51:30 -0000

No wonder why I can't get an angel to invest! J/K. Great post and very insightful.

Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

Facebook Application — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:42:19 -0000

Hey nice post about B2B investment.

Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

Sam Huleatt — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:52:08 -0000

Could be :)

Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

wrapman — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:50:39 -0000

I have to agree that this is what's happening. Look at tokbox getting $10M from bain capital today. No revenue model, going up against Skype with an inferior product - I just don't get it! Maybe it is becuase I have my own horse in the game :-)

Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

Sam Huleatt — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:53:45 -0000

Haha. I hear you, but it's the truth. Look at the types of companies getting funded today and you can see some clear patterns. The truth is, it's tough to be ambitious as an entrepreneur because it costs you extra time to build, more money to develop and often scares investors. Life can be rough :)

Re: Fundraising: Do Angels Avoid B2B Investments?

wrapman — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:56:06 -0000

So they rather invest in companies where the CEO states that he does not know what the revenue model is. As an investor I look at the idea, the team, the market potential and the exit strategy. If I would stay away from B2B models (and even B2C models that require some type of sale or subscription) there would not be much left!