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No such thing as a 'typical' angel investment

No such thing as a 'typical' angel investment


By Peter Kerr for sticK

(sticK - 2 May 2011 ) The tables were turned as angel investors pitched to would-be entrepreneurs at an Unlimited Potential function in Wellington last Thursday.

Well over 150 people turned up to here four speakers - and here's a selection of comments from angels who are all members of Wellington's Angel HQ.

Jelle Sjoerdsma

• Was in theory to talk about the 'black art of valuations' [of a start-up] - to which he gave the short answer "I don't know"
• Question is…..do you want to do a deal?


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http://sticknz.net/2011/05/02/no-such-thing-as-a-typical-angel-investment/

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