Developing an Angel Network in Montana

Startups are increasingly turning to angels, not just for their initial rounds of funding but for subsequent rounds as well.

In North America, most Angel groups are run by Angels (whom for the most part have been successful entrepreneurs) for Angels. Across Europe most networks are run by administrators for the benefit of the network and not necessarily for the benefit of either the entrepreneur or the angels.

"Our goal is to make it easier for entrepreneurs to get their deal in front of multiple angel networks."

In this mini-series of my own I intend to elaborate on the subject of angel investing and to give fledgling angels and others interested in this space the opportunity to learn more about who we are, (it’s extremely varied and diverse!), how you become an angel, and what the general options are in this landscape.

Key to the effort is Rainsource’s plan to recruit and train 50 certified “Rainmakers” to establish and support the funds.

It dark, it is devious, and it is far-reaching.

Angels – venture capitalists can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em.

“It’s about degrees,” says John D. Gartner, a psychologist and author of “The Hypomanic Edge.” “If you’re manic, you think you’re Jesus. If you’re hypomanic, you think you are God’s gift to technology investing.”

What is an angel investor, and is their money right for my business?

This is a critical component of moving forward an effective angel community in Missoula.