The Angel VC

JANUARY 2, 2012

It's that time of the year – you're looking back to the old year and you're reviewing your plans for the new one. The last year was very busy for me, both privately and professionally. I became a dad for the third time, and I teamed up with Team Europe to create Point Nine Capital. Two startups, so to speak. It's also a good time to take a look at my angel investments because from now on I'm going to make all new investments via Point Nine Capital.

Investment 109

Investment Startup Sales Marketing 109

Practical Advice on SaaS marketing

JANUARY 7, 2012

I don't know who first thought to put gum, candy and Slim Jims next to the checkout aisle, but it was a stroke of genius. While I'm standing there waiting to unload my shopping cart is the perfect time to tempt me to toss in a few inexpensive items that aren't on my list. I give in to the impulse. Software-as-a service (SaaS) solutions for businesses are not gum, candy or Slim Jims.

Business 100

Business SaaS Acquisition Software 100

The Angel VC

JANUARY 1, 2012

Our last investment in the old year is a novelty for us – our first investment in a startup from Italy. Founded by 23 year old entrepreneur Guk Kim, Cibando operates a popular iPhone app that makes it easy to find the best restaurants in Rome, Milan, Florence and other Italian cities. What makes this significant (beyond its obvious significance for Cibando and for us) is that this is one of only a very small number of VC investments in Italy.

Investment 101

Investment Technical Review Mobile Startup 101