Angel Insights Blog

Over the holidays, I took a look at the “Member News” section of our website, where we catalog the media coverage of ACA member investors and organizations and found more than 250 stories in 2015 about exits, new investments, milestones, economic impact, investor features and much more.  ACA members are getting it done, and done well!

There are too many to call out, but here are a few of my favorites from throughout last year, from all over North America:

• Bluebeam Nets Local Angel Groups 20X Return (Tech Coast Angels and Pasadena Angels)
• Anges Québec Capital now has $85 million in funding for Quebec startups
• Renaissance Learning’s UClass Purchase Spells Golden Angels Windfall
• Kevin Learned: 26 angel-backed Treasure Valley firms create 330 jobs
• First Successful Pipeline Fellowship Exit Hits an Untapped Market
• Angels Change The Ratio For Women Entrepreneurs (Astia Angels, Belle Capital, Golden Seeds, Pipeline Fellowship)
• Angel Investors Are Still the Lifeblood of Startups (David S. Rose)
• Oregon angel investors land a win with GlobeSherpa exit (Portland Seed Fund, Oregon Angel Fund)
• President Obama Announces New Commitments from Investors, Companies, Universities, and Cities to Advance Inclusive Entrepreneurship at First-Ever White House Demo Day (Angel Capital Association, Astia Angel and Duke Angel Network)
• Cognition Therapeutics Completes Oversubscribed $12 Million Series B Financing (Golden Seeds, Cowtown Angels, Maine Angels, PLSG, Tech Coast Angels, Ariel Southeast Angel Partners)
• Durham 'social impact' investor sees portfolio exit (Investor's Circle)
• Coming Soon From China: A $400 Million Bonanza for U.S. Startups (AngelList)
• Austin-area Angel Investment Group is Among Top in the Nation (Central Texas Angel Network)

And because I can’t help it, here is my favorite article title of last year:  Forget the pope’s visit, 700 angels are coming to Philly in 2016 .  The 2016 ACA Summit will be a great way to bring together the great knowledge that comes from all of our great members.

Check out many other great stories here.  Here’s to a strong 2016!