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Master Angel Investing: Learn how to strategically invest money into tomorrow's billion-dollar startups
Your complete roadmap from first check to successful exit—backed by real deal experience, not theory
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Find winning startups first
Evaluate founders like pros
Master valuation and timing
Strategic exit planning frameworks
Balance your startup portfolio
Navigate legalities and taxes
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While 94% of Indian retail investors remain confined to stocks, bonds, and real estate, a select group of angel investors are building tomorrow's unicorns, generating potential returns of 25-30x on successful exits.
Why Traditional Investment Strategies Fall Short
Most investors stick to stocks, bonds, or real estate, missing out on the transformative returns of early-
stage startups due to lack of awareness and understanding.
stage startups due to lack of awareness and understanding.
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Limited Access
Only 1 investment selected from 50-100 monthly startup pitches
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Complex Process
3-month average due diligence timeline
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High Risk
Up to 100% capital loss in failed investments
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Regulatory Barriers
Minimum ₹25L income/ ₹2Cr net worth required
Exit Timeline
7-10 years average wait for meaningful returns
Angel Investing 360:
From First Check to Successful Exit
"While others chase public market returns, elite investors are quietly building tomorrow's
unicorns. This isn't just another investing book – it's your insider's guide to
creating generational wealth through strategic startup investments."
unicorns. This isn't just another investing book – it's your insider's guide to
creating generational wealth through strategic startup investments."
Your Action Plan Inside:
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Find Hidden Gems: Master the art of identifying startups with 25-30x return potential before they hit the mainstream
Think Like a VC: Learn battle-tested frameworks used to evaluate 1000+ startups and close winning deals
De-Risk Your Bets: Build a strategically diversified portfolio that maximizes upside while protecting your capital
Lead with Confidence: Transform from a passive investor to a valued partner that top founders actively seek
Exit Like a Pro: Develop sophisticated strategies to maximize returns through IPOs, M&As, and strategic sales
What makes this different: This isn't theoretical advice – it's a practical playbook built from two decades of real deals, actual term sheets, and multi-million dollar exits. You'll get the exact frameworks, checklists, and strategies that successful angel investors use to build their portfolios.
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"Skip the decade of expensive trial and error. Start building your startup portfolio like a seasoned angel investor from day one."
Learn from India's Angel Investing Icons
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Rajan Anandan
Managing Director, Sequoia India
40+ investments in Indian startups
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Kunal Shah
Founder, CRED
50+ angel investments
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Binny Bansal
Co-founder, Flipkart
Portfolio of 25+ startups
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Anupam Mittal
Founder, Shaadi.com
Portfolio of 100+ companies
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Sanjay Mehta
Founder, 100X.VC
Portfolio of 130+ startup investments
Ashish Hemrajani
Founder, BookMyShow
30+ investments in consumer tech startups
Rajan Anandan
Managing Director, Sequoia India
40+ investments in Indian startups
Kunal Shah
Founder, CRED
50+ angel investments
Binny Bansal
Co-founder, Flipkart
Portfolio of 25+ startups
Anupam Mittal
Founder, Shaadi.com
Portfolio of 100+ companies
Sanjay Mehta
Founder, 100X.VC
Portfolio of 130+ startup investments
Ashish Hemrajani
Founder, BookMyShow
30+ investments in consumer tech startups
Comprehensive Curriculum
1
Who Can Be An Angel Investor? The Benefits and Challenges Involved
1.1 Angel Investing and Its Importance
1.2 Why an Angel Investor
1.3 Advantages of Angel Investing for Investors and Entrepreneurs
1.4 How do Angel Investors Generate Financial Returns
1.5 Risks Associated with Angel Investing
2
Who Can Be an Angel Investor And What are the Benefits and Challenges?
2.1 Common Characteristics of Angel Investors
2.2 SEBI Guidelines for Angel Investing
2.3 Disadvantages of Being an Angel Investor
2.4 Contrasting Angel Investing against Other Forms of Investment
2.5 Building a Portfolio with the Four Asset Classes
3
Getting Started as an Angel Investor: Mindset, Skills, and Resources
3.1 Mindset and Attitude
3.2 Skills and Knowledge
3.3 My Mindset as an Angel Investor
3.4 Angel Investors I admire
4
The Angel Investing Ecosystem: Players, Stages, and Trends
4.1 Players in the Angel Investing Ecosystem
4.2 Different Stages at Which Start-ups Seek Funding
4.3 Current and Future Trends and Opportunities in Angel Investing in India
4.4 Things to Be Mindful of When Angel Investing
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Angel Investing Process: Sourcing, Screening, Due Diligence, Valuation, Negotiation and Closing
5.1 Sourcing Deals
5.2 Screening and Due Diligence
5.3 Valuation
5.4 Negotiation
5.5 Due Diligence
5.6 Closing
6
The Legal and Financial Aspects of Angel Investing: Term Sheets, Contracts, Taxes, And Exits
6.1 Legal Elements in the Deal Negotiation and Closing Phase
6.2 Taxation Concerns For Angel Investors
6.3 Exit Strategies For Angel Investors
7
How To Find and Evaluate Startups: Criteria, Methods, and Tools
7.1 Setting Investment Guidelines
7.2 Evaluating Start-Ups
7.3 Valuation
8
How To Structure and Execute Deals: Types, Terms, and Strategies
8.1 Deal Structures
8.2 How Do You Execute Deals?
9
How To Create and Manage a Portfolio: Diversification, Allocation and Performance
9.1 Deal Structures
9.2 How Do You Execute Deals?
10
Using Data and Analytics for Angel Investing: Metrics, Models and Methods
10.1 Evaluation and Due Diligence
10.2 Market Research
10.3 Portfolio Management
11
Technology and Resources Available For Angel Investors
11.1 Sourcing Deals
11.2 Deal Flow Management
11.3 Research and Due Diligence
11.4 Final Thoughts
12
How To Follow Best Practices and Avoid Common Pitfalls in Angel Investing: Dos, Don'ts, and Tips
12.1 Common Best Practices
12.2 Common Mistakes and Errors
12.3 How to Improve as an Investor
13
The Changing Landscape of Angel Investing: Opportunities, Challenges, and Trends
13.1 Trends And Developments: Current and Emerging
13.2 Opportunities
13.3 Challenges
13.4 Adapting to the Changing Scenario
14
How To Have Fun with Angel Investing: Social, Environmental and Personal Goals
14.1 Trends And Developments: Current and Emerging
14.2 Opportunities
Who This Book Is For
HNIs (₹25L+ income or ₹2Cr+ net worth)
Senior Professionals (15+ years, ready to allocate 10% portfolio)
Successful Founders (₹5L-₹50L per startup capacity)
Domain Experts (5-10 hours monthly mentoring commitment)
Finance Leaders (targeting 25-30x returns)
CXOs & VPs (building next-gen unicorns)
The 6 Pillars Of Successful Angel Investing
Deal Sourcing
Building a high-quality startup pipeline through strategic network access
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Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
Source through 136+ angel networks
Access 60,000+ registered startups
Target 15-20 investments for optimal portfolio
Due Diligence
Separating winners from pretenders through systematic evaluation
4-step evaluation framework
3-month average diligence timeline
Review 5+ key performance metrics
Validate through 3 customer references
Valuation
Mastering the art of pricing early-stage potential
Pre-seed to Series A valuations: ₹5Cr-₹100Cr
Standard equity range: 5-15%
Typical investment size: ₹5L-₹50L
Target 25-30x return potential
Portfolio Strategy
Building a balanced portfolio that maximizes upside while managing risk
10% maximum allocation per startup
5-10% of total investment portfolio
3-5 year minimum holding period
Quarterly performance monitoring
Legal & Compliance
Navigating regulatory requirements to protect your investments
SEBI minimum requirements: ₹25L income/₹2Cr net worth
Standard 2.5% management fee
20% carried interest structure
6-month average deal closure time
Exit Planning
Strategically positioning investments for optimal returns
7-10 year average exit timeline
4 exit routes: IPO, M&A, Buyback, Secondary Sale
3x-5x base case return target
25-30x exceptional case returns
Sneak Peek Of Real Success Stories
CRED (Fintech)
Initial Seed Round (2018): $2M
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Current Valuation: $6.4B in 5 years
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Growth: 25M+ verified users
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Impact: Revolutionized credit card payments & rewards in India
Zepto (Quick Commerce)
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Seed Investment (2021): $7M
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Latest Valuation: $1.4B in less than 2 years
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Rapid Scaling: Operating in 10+ cities
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Impact: Transformed 10-minute grocery delivery market
Razorpay (Payments)
Seed Round (2015): $2.5M
Current Valuation: $7.5B
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Growth: 8M+ businesses served
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Impact: Democratized digital payments for Indian businesses
Key Metrics That Drive Success
Growth Metrics
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Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
Revenue Growth Rate
Financial Health
Gross Margin
Unit Economics
Burn Rate
EBITDA
Market Metrics
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
Customer Metrics
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
Lifetime Value (LTV)
Net Promoter Score
Churn Rate
About The Author
Vineet Agarwal
Angel Investor Behind 20+ Startups with Multiple
Successful Exits
Successful Exits
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20+ years building early-stage startups into successful businesses
Portfolio of 20+ angel investments across sectors
Active investor in multiple venture capital funds
Hands-on mentor providing founders with strategic guidance
and sector expertise
and sector expertise
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The Opportunity
Why Now is the Perfect Time
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136 angel networks managing
1,220+ companies
1,220+ companies
India's startup ecosystem growing from 100s to 60,000+ startups
Rise of sector-specific angel networks
(Climate, Deep Tech, FinTech)
(Climate, Deep Tech, FinTech)
The emergence of 100+ unicorns
showcasing massive value creation
showcasing massive value creation
Growing from 100s to 10,000+
accredited angel investors
accredited angel investors
Support System
Government initiatives like Make in India boost entrepreneurship
Digital infrastructure revolution through UPI, ONDC, India Stack
Favorable SEBI regulations for
angel investing
angel investing
Rise of institutional support through incubators & accelerators
Growing exit opportunities through IPOs, M&As, and buybacks
Testimonials
As a senior tech executive looking to diversify beyond stocks, this book provided exactly what I needed - a structured approach to evaluating startups. Vineet's firsthand experiences and practical frameworks made my entry into angel investing much more confident.
Rajesh Mehta
CTO & First-time Angel Investor
The section on deal structures and valuation methods is worth the price alone. After 15 years in private equity, I found Vineet's approach to early-stage investing refreshingly practical and grounded in reality.
Priya Sharma
Investment Director
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Finally, a book that doesn't just talk theory! Being a founder myself, I appreciate how Vineet brings his operator mindset to angel investing. His emphasis on founder-market fit evaluation has already helped me avoid two potentially bad investments.
Amit Kumar
Successful Founder & Angel Investor
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The most valuable part? Learning from Vineet's own mistakes. His candid sharing about portfolio diversification missteps helped me structure my angel investment budget more wisely.
Dr. Suresh Rao
Healthcare Entrepreneur
A masterclass in balancing the analytical with the practical. The metrics and data analytics sections are particularly insightful for someone coming from a traditional finance background.
Meera Srinivasan
CFO & Angel Investor
This book saved me months of learning through trial and error. The legal and tax implications chapter is particularly comprehensive - a must-read for any serious angel investor in India.
Deepak Gupta
Chartered Accountant
What sets this book apart is its deep understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem. The detailed breakdown of SEBI guidelines and their practical implications is invaluable.
Sneha Patel
Corporate Lawyer
As someone managing a family office, I found the portfolio construction strategies especially useful. Vineet's approach to combining angel investments with traditional assets is both innovative and practical.
Vikram Singhania
Family Office Director
Ready to Build Generational Wealth Through Startups?
"Don't just invest in the future - help build it."
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