Small Window to Hi-tech and Angel Investing in Israel Ailon Michaely Angel Investor Small Window to Hi-tech and Angel Investing in Israel
Start-up Investments per “Sector”* # TOTAL ~ 1 Bil USD of that: Life Sciences ~ 327 mil Internet ~ 283 mil Software ~ 262 mil Others ~ 150 mil * Israel - Q3 2015
How much have Israeli start-ups been raising? 3.3 Mil 3.6 Mil 5.0 Mil 6.1 Mil 7.2 Mil In red – Average Per Deal
It's a Marathon and many don’t reach the finish line
Who invests in startups? * Corporate venture capital funds * Private venture capital funds * Institutionals * “Angels” – private investors - Large (a.k.a “super angels”) - Small
Essential ingredients in the Angel’s basket Cash in pocket but not in the heart Sense of adventure or / and urge to share Business analytical capabilities “Psychological” analytical capabilities Patienceeeeeeeeeee Willingness to lose
The Angel’s due diligence Is there a “click”? Do I understand enough? Do I like the founders? Am I convinced there’s indeed a problem? Am I convinced there may be a solution? How much funding will be needed over time (“what’s the probability of falling to the wolves”?)
3 of my investments Immunity Pharma AngelSense Galil Software
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