This essential handbook walks angel investors through every step of the investing process. It includes actual documents used in completed transactions, plus an extensive directory of leading angel forums, organizations, publications, and Web sites. It also shows you the best ways to

• Develop investment criteria
  
  
• Understand and mange risk
  
  
• Use active and passive investment strategies
  
  
• Position yourself to attract good investment opportunities
  
  
• Conduct thorough due diligence
  
  
• Negotiate and structure the deal
  
  
• Distinguish fact from fiction in the business plan and company valuation
  
  
• Monitor the venture post-investment
  
  
• Find the most profitable exit routes