Angel Briefing Presentation

8/7/2019 Angel Briefing Presentation

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Agenda

Brief Overview on Angel Investing

Keynote Talk by Ron FoxcroftRound Table Discussion

Q & A

Closing Remarks

Reception


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More High QualityStart Ups & SME s

Higher EconomicActivity

More InvestmentsOpportunities

Create Angel Network Attract High QualityStart Ups & SME s

Attract MoreAngel Investors

An Angel Network in Niagara benets all stakeholders includingentrepreneurs, Angel Investors, employees, suppliers and customers aswell as the Region and its institutions. A ywheel effect takes hold.

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Angel investing is growing rapidly in North America.Primary source of capital for start up and small to mediumenterprises (SME s), the engines of job growth.

An Angel Network needs to be established in Niagara

Angels are enjoying superior ROI on investmentsexecuted through Angel Networks:Average return of 27% and exit from investments in 3 to 7years.


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ANGELS:

Invest their own money (not money managers)

Generally invest in local early stage businesses

Are often exited entrepreneurs, retired businesspersons or active business professionals

Provide capital, mentorship and contacts


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Companies Backed by American Angels


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Angel Investors fuel the growthengine of the economy

New businesses accounted for ALL net jobgrowth in the US between 1980 2005*

In Canada, small business has accounted for

80 % of total job growth

* Source: Business Dynamics Statistics Brieng: Jobs Created from Business Startups in the United States. Census Bureau and Kauffman Foundation, January 2009


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Angel Investments Can ProvideSuperior Returns

On average, organized Angel Investorsachieve a 27% ROI* (2.6 x invested

capital in 3.5 years)

* Source Wiltbank, Robert (2007) Returns to Angel Investors in Groups, Ewing MarionKauffman Foundation


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Angel Investing is risky1 or 2 of every 10 investments brings most of return.

It

s difcult to tell which companies will return.

Angel Networks reduce risk andimprove quality of investments.


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Benets of Belonging to an Angel Network

Aggregated investmentdollars

+Combined knowledge &

experience+

Vast industry

connections+

Collective due diligence

= Better deal terms


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There are about 300 Angel Groups in North America & 30 Angel Groups operating in Canada

Why none in Niagara?


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Support and Collaboration


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N I A G A R AAngel Group

Opportunities

Seeks Deals

ScreensCoachesHostsPresentations

Evaluate

Due DiligenceNegotiateInvestMentoring

Proposed Structure for the Niagara Angel Network


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Next Steps


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Membership Has Its Benets

1. Show Me the Money

2. You Don t Have to Go it Alone

3. Diversify Your Portfolio

4. Niagara Venture Forum Events

5. Access to On-Line Investment Community


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Membership Has Its Benets

6. Workshops & Educational Resources

7. Anonymity

8. Networking Opportunities

9. Access to National Resources

10. Drive Business Forward in Your Own Backyard


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Next Steps

Join us as a Founding Member of the NiagaraAngel Network

First Membership Meeting mid January

First Venture Forum January 25 th

First Investment Meeting scheduled soonafterwards


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Thank you!

Documents

Angel Briefing Presentation