A Guide to the Principles, Skills and Concepts Every Angel Investor Needs to Succeed Written by two of Boston’s most active and experienced angel investors, Angel Fundamentals is a handbook and desk reference for both new and experienced angels. Easy to read with a fast-moving conversational Q&A format, this comprehensive guide will help any early stage investor gain the skills and insights needed to make smarter investments. Overview of Part I - A Primer for Angel Investors - is designed to review the fundamental concepts of angel investing, • The basics of building an angel portfolio • Expectations for return on investment • The theory and practice of asset allocation • Expectations for timing exits • The importance of due diligence • The risks inherent in early stage companies • The importance of investing both financial and human capital Part II - The 4 Critical Skills Every Angel Investor Should Master - helps angel investors develop key skills needed to make great investments in early stage companies, • How to evaluate a startup's management team • How to evaluate products and market opportunities • How to stage financial capital and make sure a company is properly financed • How to plan, optimize and manage an angel portfolio in a tax-efficient and organized manner Part III - Understanding Early-Stage Deal Terms - helps investors understand the concept behind key deal terms and how they can affect risk and returns. The section allows investors to navigate these sometimes very complicated deals by focusing • The fundamentals of equity deal terms • Mapping key deal terms to investor concerns • Deal term economics • Understanding Investor Rights/Protection provisions • Understanding Governance, Management & Control Issues • How deal terms affect exits and liquidity • Navigating angel investing documents Based on a wealth of practical experience, this guide boils down this sometimes tricky subject matter into a very clear, concise handbook investors of all experience levels will want to keep as a regular reference.