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Syndicate Leads Should Have Skin in the Game

By Adam Sharp on May 18, 2021

About a third of the deals I’ve seen on AngelList recently share a disappointing trait — the syndicate lead has only invested $1,000-to-$2,000. This is almost always a red flag, because it’s a sign that the lead has a low amount of conviction in the deal. And that small investment amount doesn’t affect the carry percentage the lead will receive on any upside. If the overall syndicate raises $300,000, the lead gets 15% of the upside…
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Three AngelList Syndicates Worth A Look

By Adam Sharp on March 30, 2021

I’m an AngelList superfan. It’s a beautiful marketplace for early-stage investors. The site has grown incredibly since I started investing in 2014, and today there are more than 100 syndicates to choose from. Here are some of my favorites. Jenny Rooke – Biotech …
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Finding the Best AngelList Syndicate Leaders

By Adam Sharp on July 28, 2020

Chris Sacca is a legend in the angel/VC world. His first VC fund — Lowercase Fund I — has been called the best-performing fund of all time.  Here’s how Fortune described it back in 2015. Can you name…
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How to Get Into a Top-Notch Investment Syndicate

By Adam Sharp on August 20, 2019

Here’s what angel investors need to know about Jason’s Syndicate.