Entrepreneurs

Jumpstart believes that wealth creation starts with a strong relationship between the angel investor and the entrepreneur. For this reason, all Jumpstart angels invest personally in a company. In other words, Jumpstart angels do not pool funds to invest as a group. The result is a strong, personal bond between the angel and the entrepreneur.

How much investment can I expect from Jumpstart?

Jumpstart normally invests amount $200,000 up to $1,000,000. If you need more, Jumpstart may syndicate the deal with other angel groups to raise up to $2 million. If you need more than $2 million, you should seek out venture capitalists.

What kind of businesses appeals to Jumpstart?

Jumpstart prefers businesses with a proprietary technologies that have the potential to grow rapidly. Jumpstart will also consider companies that apply innovative technologies to traditional businesses.

What about valuation?

The current or pre-money value of your business is often the most difficult issue to resolve prior to closing the investment. The pre-money value determines how much of your business the angel investor own after making the investment. If the pre-money valuation is $1 million and the angel investment amount is $500 thousand, the post-money valuation is $1.5 million of which the angels own a third.

Will angels help run my business?

Angels have different attitudes on getting involved in your business. Some angels are passive investors while others are mentors. A few angels will even help with the day-to-day management your business. You need to find the angel that offers the capital and the level of involvement you need.

What is the Jumpstart review process?

Email a summary of your business plan to Jumpstart. If there is sufficient interest, you will be invited to make a ten minute presentation followed by a ten minute of Q&A at the monthly Jumpstart meeting. Most presentations do not result in a funding. However, your chances of success will improve dramatically if you are introduced to Jumpstart by a member angel.

How do I meet Jumpstart angels?

Seek out Jumpstart angels at networking events. Jumpstart regularly holds Meet the Angels events. The NJTC also offers numerous events where you may meet a Jumpstart angel. Reach out to angels to find out how to make your business an attractive investment.