Resources
BlueWater Angels among state’s most enviable investors
Crain’s Business Journal exclaims “BlueWater Angels have been one of the most active and most successful angel-investor groups in Michigan. Founded in 2008, they have had the kind of big exits from the sale of portfolio companies or initial public offerings that investors dream about.”
Revolutionary ideas: Ken Kousky at TEDxKalamazoo
UCan2: Ken Kousky
Ken Kousky, president of Blue Water Angels, on the role of Angel investing and the new jobs act on start-up funding.
Regulation D
Rules Governing the Limited Offer and Sale of Securities Without Registration Under the Securities Act of 1933
Raising Capital using a Regulation A+ Mini-IPO
Regulation A+ allows the public to invest in private companies. Startups can use a Mini-IPO under Reg A+ to turn their customers into investors.
The Ultimate Guide To Invest In Startups
Venture investing can be an exciting and challenging game to play. Some startups that show incredible promise go bust while others prove to be real money makers.
Congress of the United States: Letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
A letter urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission to adopt an additional accreditation standard that takes into account other relevant factors besides financial metrics to determine financial sophistication.
Access to Capital
This paper is meant to provide insight and guidance for both Angels and Entrepreneurs.
Impact of the new Reg D on Demo Days and Pitch Events
Best Practices for Incubators, Angel Groups, Pitch Events
Tear Sheet
A synopsis of BlueWater Angels’ activity and purpose as a company.
Here Are 12 Tips How To Succeed Raising Capital With Regulation A+
Are you curious about this growing method of raising up to $50 million per year, without the cost and complexity of a traditional IPO or the need for VC? … This will help you determine if Regulation A+ is a good fit for your company and how best to maximize your path to success.