Q: What is the Mission of Maverick Angels?
Maverick Angels was founded on the philosophy of taking an entrepreneurial approach to angel investing to create win-win results with portfolio companies.
Entrepreneurs need much more than just capital. They need coaching, training, relationships and other resources which will dramatically increase their chances for success. While we are active angel investors like any other early-stage investment network, we also realize that entrepreneurs need more support when getting started. If they are smarter in how they position their company strategy and business model, they will prove to be a better investment for our members, ultimately reducing our financial risk and increasing our upside in the future. If we work hard to make introductions to prospective customers, team members, partners and other investors, we all win in the end. This open win-win philosophy defines who we are and creates the foundation for our success.
We believe in a more holistic strategy for angel investing. If we better serve the entrepreneurial ecosystem, it will serve us better as well, resulting in a higher return on our investments. This is the reason why we call it an "entrepreneurial approach" to early-stage investing - an angel network which is more entrepreneurial in both our style and focus.
Many of our members are highly successful "serial entrepreneurs" as well as seasoned corporate executives. We understand what it takes to create a valuable business and to create wealth for investors. Our members work closely together to find, qualify and invest in early-stage companies relying on leading-edge collaborative software. We know how to maximize our investments throughout the life of our portfolio companies and we work hard to share our knowledge and experience with each other and with our target entrepreneurs to benefit our mutual interests.
Maverick Angels is a "next generation" angel network which will blaze the trail for a new way of early-stage investing.
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Q: What is the typical member profile?
A Maverick Angels Member:
- Is an active Angel Investor.
- Is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs.
- Is willing to mentor companies and dedicate valuable expertise and resources to help presenting companies grow and succeed.
- Has a serious interest in giving back to the community.
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Q: How is Maverick Angels different from other Angel groups?
We provide extensive training and coaching to entrepreneurs up front in order to raise the bar for their presentations and to increase their chances for success in the market. Likewise, this significantly improves our chances for success when making investments. Also, we enhance our deal flow by attracting a broader group of entrepreneurs via our training courses. We also provide educational seminars regarding early-stage investing to our members as well in the form of the Maverick Academy.
We also consider a wide variety of investment opportunities, not just technology companies as is the case with many angel groups. We rely on proprietary software called MaverickLink™ to review deals virtually and in real-time. This innovation dramatically improves our investment and due diligence process. We are passionate about our social and charitable activities which strengthen our member relationships and improve our level of collaboration. Our members actively participate in the Maverick Supper Club and the Maverick Angels Foundation.
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Q: How can I join?
Maverick Angel Membership is by invitation only. Membership applicants must be approved by our Membership Committee. Members are "Accredited Investors" as that term is defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933 and under other applicable securities laws and regulations.
Please contact us for more information about Maverick Angels membership.
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Q: What is the selection process for companies to present?
Complete the web-based application or request to receive an application from Director of Operations, Shelley Toy, or call: 818.706.7686.
Initial industry-based Committee review and assessment.
Recommended companies present at Deal Line-Up (20-minute presentation, 7-10 companies).
Companies selected at the Deal Line-up present at the Maverick Arena (20-minute presentation, 4-5 companies).
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Q: Are there any presentation fees or investment commissions?
If your company application is selected, there is a $250 flat fee to present at the Deal Line-Up. This fee is due before the Deal Line-Up presentation and is non-refundable. If your company is selected to proceed forward and present at the Maverick Arena, there are no additional fees. Maverick Angels does not take success fees, stock or commissions for capital raised through the Maverick Arena. For more information on presenting your company, please click here.
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Q: What are the investment criteria?
Some of the investment criteria used to evaluate investment opportunities which come to Maverick Angels are:
- Large market opportunity
- Validation in the market
- Barriers to entry by competitors
- Intellectual property protection
- Amount of customer revenue
- A strong management team
- A seasoned board members and advisors
- A sustainable business model
- The pattern of company growth
- The plan for achieving profitability
- The exit strategy for investors in the form of an IPO or company acquisition.
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Q: How do I contact you?
Please email all enquiries to our Director of Operations, Shelley Toy, or feel free to call us at 818.706.7686.
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