What types of companies does Allied Angels invest in?
The Allied Angels’ portfolio will reflect the diversity of its membership. Members will invest in companies in a variety of industries and stages of growth. We focus on early stage companies with potential for significant equity appreciation in a reasonable timeframe. However, members generally prefer to avoid product or technology risk (i.e., will the product work when it is built, is the technology scalable, etc.). The group generally does not invest in research and development. Most members are more comfortable with business risk (i.e., how do you attract and retain customers; do you sell the product direct or through distributors / resellers / reps; how much will it cost to sell, install and support a customer; etc.). Thus, companies that have completed initial product development and are executing a plan to address the business risks are more likely to receive investment from the Allied Angels. Exceptions are sometimes made for strong management teams with prior start-up experienc
