Knowing When and How To Exit a Business - E7- Mistake #6

In this episode of the "Be An Angel" podcast, the host, Steve Bolton, dives into the idea of exiting angel investments. He shares insights on strategic timing, engaging with sales brokers, and building relationships with venture capitalists. Steve emphasises the need for thorough research, setting baseline criteria, and debunking the myth of tech companies relying solely on losses. Whether you're considering an exit or aiming for long-term success, this episode offers valuable tips for angel investors. Listen to learn more! 

This episode also covers:

• Understanding the founding team's experience selling companies
• Relationships with sales brokers
• Investing in high-growth companies
• What are the different stages of investment?
• Strategic exit and founding team involvement decisions
• Series A/B cashing out and partial exits.
• Negotiating future share sales and preemption rights.
• Selling a business requires experts and brokers.
• Valuation and revenue multiples, competitor analysis
• Investing using internal rate of return
• Researching BDO Index and AI platforms
• Maintaining long-term profitability while growing revenue

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. 

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Connect with Steve Bolton

Website: https://www.boltangels.co.uk/

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