| Within this article we will provide advice on how to | | | | the better. Every one face-to-face meeting is worth |
| contact an angel investor firm. Whether you are a | | | | 5 phone calls and 10 emails exchanged back and |
| service provider, startup, or existing business looking | | | | forth. |
| to raise capital from investors these tips below | | | | - Develop a very professional presentation that is |
| should help you make more progress than your | | | | realistic and not too optimistic. The angel probably |
| competition. | | | | knows the business well and over-stating the |
| How to Contact An Angel Investor Firm: | | | | potential of your idea will quickly turn them off and |
| - Consider using a directory of angels so that you | | | | show that you have not done your homework and |
| can get full access to their complete contact details | | | | have wasted their time in the process |
| from the start and spend your time developing | | | | - Reach out to angels daily to expand your network |
| relationships instead of tracking down email addresses | | | | and keep in touch with those that you have met |
| and phone numbers. | | | | with in the past. Keep the relationships fresh and |
| - Focus on investors that are specific to your niche | | | | keep coming back to them for more advice and |
| so that you are only reaching out to those which are | | | | steps you should be taking within your business. I |
| already passionate about your area and are 5-10x | | | | hope these tips help you more efficiently and |
| more likely to invest. | | | | effectively reach out to and work with angels within |
| - Think local and try to meet with as many local | | | | your field, good luck. |
| angels as possible, the more face-to-face meetings | | | | |