Thinking about angel investing but not sure where to start?
In this video, I break down 10 essential concepts every beginner needs to know to invest with confidence – and avoid costly mistakes.
You’ll learn:
- ✅ The Power Law – why just a few startups drive most returns
- ✅ Pre-money vs Post-money valuation (and how ownership is calculated)
- ✅ What dilution means and why it’s not always bad
- ✅ The difference between SAFEs, KISS, and JKISS (Japan’s version)
- ✅ What counts as a liquidity event (IPO, M&A, secondary sales)
- ✅ How to read a cap table and spot red flags
- ✅ Burn rate & runway – signals every angel should watch
- ✅ The mindset shift between angels vs VCs
- ✅ Key areas of due diligence before investing
- ✅ Why tracking your anti-portfolio reduces FOMO
Whether you’re an aspiring angel, a global investor curious about Japan, or just exploring how venture capital works, this primer will help you have confident conversations, make smarter decisions, and reduce guesswork.
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