Introduction: How I Became An Angel Investor
Part I. The Basics of Angel Investing
1. The 25 Percent Annual Return: Why Everyone with Six Figures to Invest Should Consider Angel Investing
2. Plus, It's Really Fun! The Nonfinancial Rewards of Being an Angel
3. The Portfolio Theory of Angel Investing: Why Every Angel Needs to Invest in at Least 20 Companies
4. The Financial Life of a Startup: Where Angels Fit in the Big Financing Picture
Part II. The Nuts and Bolts
5. Develop Your Deal Flow: Sourcing and Identifying High-Potential Opportunities
6. Bet the Jockey, Not the Horse: Evaluating the Entrepreneur and Picking the Right One to Back
7. Here Comes the Pitch: Listening to the Story Does It Make Sense for Your Portfolio?
8. Look Under the Hood and Lead a Deal: Coordinating Due Diligence and Running the Show
9. Valuations and Expectations: Discovering the Secret Economics of the Angels
10. Investment Rounds and Their Forms: Common Stock, Convertible Notes, or Preferred Stock?
11. The Art of the Angel Deal: Negotiating a Win/Win Relationship with Your Entrepreneur
12. Term Sheets and Closing: Trust Everyone…but Cut the Cards Anyway
13. After the Investment: Managing Your Portfolio and Adding Value as an Active Angel
14. Exits and Other Unicorns: Getting Your Money Out Makes All Things Right
Part III. Your Place in the World of Angels
15. The Entrepreneurship Financing Ecosystem: Grants, Venture Capital, Accelerators, and Other Players
16. Building Your Angelic Reputation: Getting the Best Deals to Come to You
17. Joining an Angel Group: Increasing Your Opportunities and Reducing Your Risks
18. Impact Investing: Doing Well While Doing Good
19. Sit Back and Let Someone Else Do the Work: Investing in Startups through Seed Funds and Venture Funds
20. Crowdfunding and the Global Revolution: Angel Investing for Everyone
A. Angel Screening and Valuation Worksheet
B. Angel Investment Due Diligence Checklist
C. Gust Convertible Note Term Sheet
D. Gust Series Seed Term Sheet
E. Gust Revenue-Backed Note Term Sheet
F. International Angel Investor Federations
G. Major Regional Angel Groups
H. Angel Investing Blogs and Resources
