Leaders in ActionThursday, September 02, 2021 By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer After a tireless effort ultimately met with success, Louisiana angel investors are able to celebrate new opportunities for the early-stage ecosystem! On August 20, 2021, Louisiana Angel Investor Tax Credit program rule changes made by Louisiana Economic Development went into effect. This tax credit is now available for investments that are in the form of convertible or subordinate debt. The significant change enhances the availability of capital for Louisiana-based companies. Friday, August 13, 2021 By: Daren Cotter, Tech Entrepreneur & Investor, Member of Gopher Angels I’ve been asked this question many times over the past 8 years. As my portfolio has grown, so has my answer to this question. I’m sharing my thought process because perhaps it will nudge some of you to angel invest too! Wednesday, June 23, 2021 By: Kevin Learned, Partner of Sage Growth Capital The pros and cons of convertible notes have been thoroughly documented. However, the tax consequences of a convertible note have not been explored in as much depth. This blog post is an attempt to document the adverse tax effects that have surprised some investors. Tags: Angel investing Monday, June 07, 2021 By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer As the fiscal year draws to a close, we are taking a moment to celebrate our accomplishments in these unprecedented times – and we’re charting a course to create a powerful future. Tags: Angel investing Friday, May 21, 2021 By: Adam Winter, Chief Technology Officer at Clarus R+D, Ohio TechAngel Funds We all know starting a business or new offering is hard. But starting it just before, or during a global pandemic and navigating it without a historical reference for guidance, is even harder. Fortunately, there is a tax credit solution for those who started a new product, service, or business after February 15, 2020, to help alleviate the financial burden associated with lost revenue or shutdowns due to COVID-19. Eligible startups may qualify for tax credits as part of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Startup Recovery provision. Tags: Thursday, May 20, 2021 Chiara Renella-Brooks, ACA Partnership Director Incredible Companies Built by Women Highlighted During the Innovation Funders Showcase Deeper Dive Tags: Friday, May 07, 2021 By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director The prestigious Luis Villalobos Award, recognizing the most ingenious and innovative ideas recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association, was recently awarded to two ACA member-funded companies disrupting their fields. Tags: Thursday, May 06, 2021 By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Boston-Area Angels Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile Receive Hans Severiens Award for Individual Impact in Advancing the Field of Angel Investing. Tags: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director 10. It fits into your life, nicely. The event features interactive sessions, over three days with plenty of down-time – a chance to learn and grow that’s remarkably easy on the schedule. Thursday, April 15, 2021 By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Investors and entrepreneurs from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will reunite in Portland and online May 4-6 for ACA 2021 - The Summit of Angel Investing! Tags: |