Angel Capital Association

ACA is pleased to partner on an annual basis with national organizations that add value to our member angel groups and are true thought leaders in equity finance. Partner firms include:
Foley Hoag, LLP provides comprehensive legal services to clients throughout the United States and around the world. We serve a wide range of industries including information technology and software, medical device, biotechnology, advanced energy and renewables, venture capital, private equity, and financial services. With 250 lawyers located in Boston, Washington, DC, and the Emerging Enterprise Center in Waltham, MA, we provide corporate, private equity, securities, intellectual property, employment and real estate services to numerous leading angel organizations. Visit us at www.foleyhoag.com.

DLA Piper’s Emerging Growth practice is among the most experienced in the venture community. The group offers a sophisticated, integrated suite of services to venture funds and their portfolio companies, domestically and internationally. DLA Piper’s Venture Pipeline focuses on screening and scrubbing the tech deal flow that comes into the firm. Led by non-lawyers with experience in technology, start-ups and capital markets, the group actively advises emerging growth companies on business plans, management issues, market development, strategic partnerships and financing strategies. For more information, please visit: www.dlapiper.com and www.venturepipeline.com.

Vencore Capital is a leading provider of venture debt financing for emerging-growth companies. We support our clients and their initial investors with additional capital to fund strategic growth initiatives early in the company’s lifecycle. Vencore Capital distinguishes itself by structuring flexible deals tailored to each client. With a strong local presence throughout the U.S., Vencore is a valuable strategic partner for growth. Learn more at www.vencorecapital.com

ACA has partnered with Chubb Insurance and AH&T to develop a special angel insurance program for angel investors who belong to ACA member angel groups. Click here for more information about the program.

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