The Changing Face of Angel Investing

William A. Sahlman; Evan  Richardson

Case | HBS Case Collection | November 2010 (Revised August 2016)

The Changing Face of Angel Investing

by William A. Sahlman and Evan Richardson

Abstract

Angel investors Ram Shriram, Mike Maples, Eric Paley, James Geshweiler, and Jim Southern discuss their investment philosophies and the changing landscape of angel investing. Questions include: • How has angel investing changed in the last few years? • How do you evaluate a prospective investment's attractiveness? • How do you think about risk and reward in angel investing? • Is it possible for Angel funds to be too big?

Keywords: Investment; Venture Capital; Investment Funds;

Language: English

Format: Print

17 pages

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Citation:

Sahlman, William A., and Evan Richardson. "The Changing Face of Angel Investing." Harvard Business School Case 811-046, November 2010. (Revised August 2016.)