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Angels dealing with entrepreneurs in both the coaching and the evaluating context are often confronted with the question of what materials are appropriate for each stage of engagement. This is one of those situations where it doesn’t pay to be creative. There are...

Family offices have become an increasingly important source of capital in private markets. While their traditional role has been to preserve wealth for future generations, many family offices today are much more active investors than they once were.

In our discussion on the basics of building an angel portfolio, we shared our thinking on some key questions related to how many investments you need in your portfolio of startup companies. That leads next to a great discussion -- “How much money are we talking about...

Since I am part of a team that runs a very active angel network, most of the time, I am juggling a bunch of deals in different stages of completion. It can be hard to keep track of where everything stands. Obviously, regularly updated lists and status reviews are...

Join Seraf and Deviate Consulting for a practical conversation on how today’s family offices are modernizing their back office operations. We’ll cover reporting, workflows, technology, and operational structures that improve transparency, reduce friction, and support...

Transparent, timely, and consistent reporting is one of the most important drivers of investor trust for bot

Advisory boards are not always that well understood, but they can be a huge driver of success for start ups. Advisory boards can provide a company with experience, connections, perspective, and legitimacy. And there are times when they can provide encouragement to...

Join Seraf for a fun and in-depth conversation on The London Theatre as an alternative asset class.

Ask a great investor what factors are most critical in his/her success in selecting investments and you will probably hear some variation on the following list: Great Team, Great Idea, Huge Market Opportunity, and Innovative Business Model. But there is one other...