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2024

  • How to get noticed by angel investors", by David Brancaccio, Meredith Garretson and Erika Soderstrom, Marketplace Morning Report, November 18, 2024
  • “Would Kamala Harris’ small business plan work? NH economists are optimistic”, by Margie Cullen, Portsmouth Herald, September 6, 2024
  • “Women made up nearly half of angel investors in 2023”, by Lucia Maffei, Boston Business Journal, July 9, 2024.
  • “A tide is shifting in angel investing”, by Anne Sinnott, Park Record, March 5, 2024.
  • “Women getting their wings as angel investors”, by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry, Marketplace, January 9, 2024.

2023

  • “Why millennial women are embracing angel investing”, by E.B. Boyd, Fast Company, December 10, 2023.
  • “AI Gold Rush Prompts Some College Students to Drop Out”, by Lindsay Ellis, The Wall Street Journal, October 23, 2023.
  • “UNH student-run angel fund is training the next generation of investors”, by Hannah Green, BostInno, October 10, 2023.
  • “Angel Investors: An Answer to the Lack of Venture Capital Funding for Women”, by Melissa Houston, Forbes, September 24, 2023.
  • “Angel Investing vs. Venture Capital: Understanding the Key Differences”, by Pranay Mathur, ITVoice, September 12, 2023.
  • “The angel-investing world is now 40% women”, by Cara Eisenpress, Crain’s New York Business, August 29, 2023.
  • “Women are soaring in the real-life ‘Shark Tank’ world of angel investors”, by Beth Pinsker, MarketWatch, July 28, 2023.
  • "What First Republic’s Collapse Means for Startup Lending”, by Diana Ransom, Inc., May 1, 2023.
  • “How to Pitch to Angels – Your Early Stage Investors”, by DC Palter, Entrepreneur’s Handbook, March 6, 2023.

2022

  • “What Is an Angel Investor?”, by John Egan, Experian, March 23, 2022.
  • “Closing the wealth gap, one female entrepreneur at a time”, by Jenny Flores, AZ Big Media, March 22, 2022.
  • “Wells Fargo Expands Resources for Women-Owned Small Businesses”, by Business Wire, March 10, 2022.
  • 'Write the damn check': How female funders can help women entrepreneurs grow, by Shirley Leung, The Boston Globe, October 28, 2022.
  • “J.D. Vance says he’s a job creator in the state of Ohio. Here’s what the numbers show”, by Adam Wren, Politico, October 30, 2022.
  • “Choose your angel: Learn how they invest and what motivates them” by Mack Kolarich, TechCrunch, August 17, 2022.
  • “Women Angel Investors: A Movement That Has Taken Off”, by Geri Stengel, Forbes Women, August 3, 2022

2021

  • “Ark Angel Alliance invests in Arkansas-affiliated companies”, by Log Cabin Democrat, November 3, 2021.
  • “Angel Investors are the Unsung Catalysts of U.S. Innovation and Growth”, by Gil Press, Forbes, October 5, 2021.
  • “How Wealth Fuels Growth: The Role of Angel Investment”, by Chris Edwards, Cato Institute Policy Analysis no. 921, September 29, 2021.
  • “Inside J.D. Vance’s Record As a Venture Capitalist and Nonprofit Leader”, by Adam Wren and Meghan Morris, Business Insider, September 27, 2021.
  • “The Clash Over a Tax Break for Investors Is Intensifying. Business Owners Should Take Notice”, by Gabrielle Bienasz, Inc., September 10, 2021.
  • “Investments in Philadelphia startups are setting records. These investors think the boom is here to stay.”, by Kennedy Rose, Philadelphia Business Journal, August 27, 2021.
  • “Welcome to the Era of Angel Investors”, by Hal Koss, BuiltIn, August 12, 2021.
  • “The Clubby World of Venture Capital Finds a New Bet: Black Entrepreneurs”, by Te-Ping Chen, The Wall Street Journal, June 18, 2021.
  • “Angel investing thrived in 2020 despite pandemic, report says”, by Lucia Maffei, Boston Business Journal, May 26, 2021.
  • “Need Funding? Join the Club”, by Lucia Maffei, Boston Business Journal, March 5, 2021.
  • “Bay Area angel investing takes flight amid pandemic”, by Mark Calvey, San Francisco Business Times, February 8, 2021.

2020

  • “How can more women actively invest their wealth?”, by Sam Markowitz, Technical.ly, December 10, 2020.
  • “What is an angel investor? Who they are, what they do, and how they help startups grow”, by Anne Field, Business Insider, November 12, 2020.
  • “SEC expands definition of who can be accredited investor for private offerings”, by Jamie Herzlich, Newsday, October 19, 2020.
  • “COVID-19 makes raising capital harder”, by Jamie Herzlich, Newsday, June 28, 2020.
  • “Covid-19 Hits Angel Investing”, BusinessNH Magazine, May 22, 2020.
  • “Covid-19 had swift impact on angel investing, UNH study finds”, NH Business Review, May 21, 2020.
  • “How SBA’s Affiliation Rules for Venture-Backed Firms Will Limit the Effectiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program”, by Robert Atkinson, Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, March 2020.
  • “New Hampshire startups learn to adapt under Covid”, by Liisa Rajala, NH Business Review, May 6, 2020.
  • “What’s ahead for angel investing? Looking to 2008, say experts”, by Lucia Maffei, Boston Business Journal, April 10, 2020.
  • “Marc Andreessen’s Secret Weapon for Finding Startup Investments”, by Kate Clark, The Information, February 21, 2020.
  • “How to Grow Your Startup With The Help Of An Angel Investor”, by Rieva Lesonsky, AllBusiness, January 20, 2020.

2019

  • “How Having The Right Team Can Encourage Millennial Entrepreneurship”, by Brian Slipka, Forbes, October 30, 2019.
  • “5 tips on how to woo a deep-pocketed angel investor to fund your big idea”, by Anna Robaton, CNBC, October 22, 2019.
  • “Women & Wealth: Drawing corporate women to angel investing”, by Khairani Afifi Noordin, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, October 14-20, 2019.
  • “Investing on a wing and a prayer”, by Anna Robaton, Real Assets Adviser, October 2019.
  • “Let’s celebrate! Research shows nearly 100,000 women are now angel investors”, by Loretta McCarthy, Golden Seeds Blog, September 19, 2019.
  • “10 Ways To Win An Investment From An Angel”, by Geri Stengel, ForbesWomen, May 22, 2019.
  • "Building An Inclusive Ecosystem To Support Tech Startups", by Geri Stengel, Forbes, May 15, 2019.
  • “Confusing Angels with VCs is a common startup mistake”, by Chia Jeng Yang, E27, April 24, 2019.
  • “What the devil is angel tax and how is it building economies?”, by Navanwita Sachdev, The Sociable, March 11, 2019.
  • “Angel investors hold onto wallets for established businesses”, NH Business Review, January 17, 2019.
  • “Five Ways Women Will Get Women The Funding They Need in 2019”, by Geri Stengel, ForbesWOmen, January 2, 2019.

2018

  • “Support Strengthens for Female-Founded Companies and Venture Funds”, by Geri Stengel, Forbes, November 7, 2018.
  • “How Angel Investors and Angel Groups Work”, by Alejandro Cremades, Forbes, September 25, 2018.
  • “Here are more than 50 women VCs and angel investors backing startups in Seattle and Portland”, by Taylor Soper, GeekWire, September 18, 2018.
  • “Women helping women: Aminta Ventures aims to foster a base of women investors”, by Rochelle Broder-Singer, Florida Trend, July 27, 2018.
  • “Angels invested larger amounts in fewer deals last year, report finds”, by Jamie Herzlich, Newsday, July 8, 2018.
  • “Women Angels Are Different And That’s Good For Innovation And The Economy”, by Geri Stengel, Forbes, June 6, 2018.
  • “Investor network Tech Coast Angels pumped $14.2 million into start-ups last year”, by Mike Freeman, The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 31, 2018.
  • “Angel investments rise in valuation in 2017: But high yield rate suggests growth is unsustainable”, by NHBR Staff, NH Business Review, May 24, 2018.
  • “What Really Motivates Entrepreneurs And How Can You Help Shape Them For Success?”, by Steve Blakeman, Forbes, April 11, 2018.
  • “Why Investing in Women-led Startups Is the Smart Move”, by David Nethero, Entrepreneur.com, March 8, 2018.
  • “Female Entrepreneurs Are the Next Wave of Business Success”, by Steve Blakeman, Inc.com, February 1, 2018.
  • “Industry: Keeping angel investors relevant”, by Khairani Afifi Noordin, The Edge Malaysia, January 22, 2018.
  • “A Rising Tide Of Women Fund Women Entrepreneurs In 2018 And Beyond”, by Geri Stengel, ForbesWoman, January 3, 2018.

2017

  • “Seed-Stage Activity Fumbles Amidst Increases In Late-Stage Dealmaking”, by Joanna Glasner, Crunchbase, October 18, 2017.
  • “Why two SMU alums focus their funding on female entrepreneurs”, by Melissa Repko, Dallas News, October 2, 2017.
  • “Finding the Right Funding Partners” by Christopher Calnan, Business NH Magazine, October 2017.
  • “Startup Companies Big Job Generators”, interview on Marketplace Radio by Mitchell Hartman, August 8, 2017.
  • "Wanted: More startups and more savvy angel investors”, by Geri Stengel, ForbesWoman, June 21, 2017.
  • “New initiative has a goal of increasing the number of women angel investors”, by Liisa Rajala, NH Business Review, April 19, 2017.
  • “Angels seeking more women as investors”, by Marlene Kennedy, The Daily Gazette of Schenectady, April 12, 2017.
  • “The Number of Minority Entrepreneurs Is Rising, But They Still Lack Capital", by Ellen Chang, The Street, February 11, 2017.

2016

  • “Get Started: More women investing in small businesses”, by Joyce Rosenberg, The Washington Post, October 24, 2016.
  • “What Explains Recent Trends in Angel Activity”, by Scott Shane, Small Business Trends, September 8, 2016.
  • “Women Entrepreneurs, Meet Women Investors”, by Daisy J. Lin, The Huffington Post, June 6, 2016.
  • “Would more black investors mean more money for black entrepreneurs?”, by Cheryl V. Jackson, Chicago Tribune, June 2, 2016.
  • “Female Angel Investors and Founders Temporarily Retreat”, by Geri Stengel, Forbes, June 1, 2016.
  • “He called her ‘too cute’ to be an entrepreneur: Why female angels matter”, by Rachel Nielsen, Puget Sound Business Journal, April 15, 2016.
  • “Pipeline Angels to double its reach this fall”, by Mary Johnson, Phoenix Business Journal, March 30, 2016.
  • “Manna from heaven: Angel investors take bigger role in funding startups”, by Richard Foster, Virginia Business, March 30, 2016.
  • “How Seattle has emerged as a leader in women-led angel investing”, by Rachel Nielsen, Puget Sound Business Journal, March 30, 2016.
  • “Even minimal venture capital investments good for Jamaica”, by McPherse Thompson, The Gleaner, February 19, 2016.
  • “US exclusion for small business capital gains”, by Paul Stainforth, Tax Journal, February 15, 2016.
  • “As Angel Investors Pull Back, Valuations Take a Hit”, by Ruth Simon, The Wall Street Journal, January 20, 2016.

2015

  • “Angel investment tax credit pricey but has defenders”, by J. Patrick Coolican, Star Tribune, October 31, 2015.
  • “College gives women students the wings of angels”, by Geri Stengel, Forbes, October 28, 2015.
  • “Indonesia’s Angels Grow Wings”, Locuras Geek, October 28, 2015.
  • “Angels Change The Ratio For Women Entrepreneurs”, by Geri Stengel, Forbes, May 27, 2015.
  • “Total angel investments shrink in 2014”, by Liisa Rajala, NH Business Review, May 19, 2015.
  • “Coalition pushes for diversity in tech fields”, by Lauren Abdel-Razzaq, The Detroit News, May 18, 2015.
  • “Angel investors still awaiting the impact from equity crowdfunding”, by Bill Payne, Xconomy.com, May 14, 2015.
  • “Total angel dollars invested down nationwide”, by Brian Feldt, St. Louis Business Journal, May 14, 2015.
  • “Angel investors place fewer bets on startups”, by Kent Hoover, Washington Business Journal, May 14, 2015.
  • “The irrationally undisruptable world of venture capital”, by Kristen Brown, San Francisco Chronicle, April 28, 2015.
  • “Women: The Next Wave of Angel Investors?”, by Alicia Robb, Forbes, April 21, 2015.
  • “How this investor is bridging the ‘bravado gap’”, by Sara O’Brien, CNN Money, April 8, 2015.
  • “Tech student teams can get $20k to start business”, by Matt Kempner, The Atlantic Journal-Constitution, March 30, 2015.
  • “Genevieve Thiers launches investment fund for women entrepreneurs”, by Amina Elahi, Chicago Tribune, March 26, 2015.
  • “Tax breaks for investors in startups proposed by state Rep. Saylor”, by Gary Haber, York Daily Record, February 27, 2015.
  • “Women ‘angels’ changing Michigan’s investment culture”, by Lauren Abdel-Razzaq, The Detroit News, February 19, 2015.
  • “7 factors that get angel investors to write a check”, by Marc Kramer, Chicago Business Journal, February 17, 2015.
  • “Angel network formed to invest in early-stage life science copmanies”, Business Wire, February 9, 2015.
  • “State’s startup fund has trouble getting started”, by Greg Bluestein and Matt Kempner, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 30, 2015.
  • “11 Reasons 2015’s Outlook For Women Entrepreneurs Is Coming Up Roses”, by Geri Stengel, ForbesWomen, January 7, 2015.

2014

  • “An IPO route for the little guy, but full of risks”, by Coeli Carr, CNBC, December 4, 2014.
  • “Steady strength reported in angel investment market”, by Liisa Rajala, New Hampshire Business Review, December 2, 2014.
  • “What kind of angel investor will best serve you?”, by Catherine Mott, Smart Business Magazine, December 1, 2014.
  • “Investing: Angels spread funding wings”, by Christopher Calnan, Austin Business Journal, November 28, 2014.
  • “Women Entrepreneurs Get Their ‘Day’ – Encouraging A Gender Lens On Shopping and Business”, by Tom Watson, Forbes, November 26, 2014.
  • “U.S. angel investor growth continues”, Foster’s Sunday Citizen, November 23, 2014.
  • “The Big Business of Small Wage Gains”, by Justin Lahart, The Wall Street Journal, November 20, 2014.
  • “Is this startup heaven? Angel investing growth in Austin far outpaces U.S.”, by Christopher Calnan, Austin Business Journal, November 19, 2014.
  • “Will Higher Thresholds on Angel Investing Hurt Business?” by Angus Loten and Adam Janofsky, The Wall Street Journal, November 5, 2014.
  • “Women Angels for Women-Led Startups”, by Karen Kline, Bloomberg Businessweek, October 23, 2014.
  • “Start ‘em up”, by Liisa Rajala, New Hampshire Business Review, October 2014.
  • “Rise of Female Angel Investors Fuels Women-Run Companies”, by Karen Kline, Bloomberg Businessweek, September 10, 2014.
  • “Why women make better investors” by Stephanie Vozza, Fast Company, August 5, 2014.
  • “Adventures in alternative financing”, by Roberta Codemo, Springfield Business Journal, July 2, 2014.
  • “Entrepreneur fest aims to make New Orleans magnet for minority-owned businesses”, by Mark Waller, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune, July 1, 2014.
  • “Three workarounds for the venture capital good old boys’ club”, by Leah Hunter, Fast Company, June 2, 2014.
  • “Entrepreneurship and angel investing are breaking barriers for women”, by Geri Stengel, Forbes, May 28, 2014.
  • “A Web Platform Connects Start-Ups and Angel Investors”, by Eilene Zimmerman, The New York Times, May 20, 2014.
  • “Angel Investor Market Continues Upward Trend”, BusinessNH Magazine, May 9, 2014.
  • “Startup scene lures female investors”, by Eilene Zimmerman, Crain’s New York Business, May 6, 2014.
  • “Angel Investing in 2013 Approaches Record High; 298,800 Individuals Invested $24.8 Billion Says UNH Study”, Angel Investing News, April 30, 2014.
  • “How Do You Get Financing For Your Startup?”, by Ilya Strebulaev, Stanford Business, Spring 2014.
  • "CIOs make their mark in NH", by Ryan O'Connor, Union Leader, March 9, 2014.
  • “Capital Angels”, by Natália Flach, Isto? Dinheiro (Brazilian Economic Magazine), March 6 2014.
  • “World’s Largest Gathering of Angel Investors to Converge This Month on Washington, DC.”, Angel Investing News, March 3, 2014.
  • "WhatsApp, Nest Labs Deals Spotlight High-Priced Venture-Backed Companies", by John Morris and Will Robinson, Bloomberg Brief, February 26, 2014.
  • "11 Reasons 2014 will be a break-out year for women entrepreneurs", by Geri Stengel, Forbes, January 8, 2014.
  • "6 steps to successful crowdfunding", by Susan Hall, Dice.com, January 7, 2014.

2013

  • "What you need to know to become an angel investor", by Sarah Needleman, The Wall Street Journal, December 2, 2013.
  • "Could you be an angel investor?", by Joanne Cleaver, US News and World Report, November 27, 2013.
  • "Despite potential pitfalls, angel investing attracts wealthy individuals", by Steven Overly, The Washington Post, November 3, 2013.
  • "Where women entrepreneurs find a springboard to the big leagues", by Geri Stengel, Forbes, October 30, 2013.
  • "Federal J.O.B.S. Act bringing 24,000 new jobs annually to Arizona", Yahoo!Finance, September 24, 2013.
  • "Startups have new options for millions of dollars in 'seed' cash", by Peter Delevett, San Jose Mercury News, August 17, 2013.
  • "Georgia to make big push into funding startups" by J. Scott Trubey, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 17, 2013.
  • "Indiana Minority Investment Fund deemed small but promising", by Dan Human, Indianapolis Business Journal, June 29, 2013.
  • "Two surprising things hurting your small business loan chances", by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily, June 14, 2013.
  • "Attention, Capital-Hungry Entrepreneurs: New UNH research can help "Show You the Money'", press release by TJ Becker (Institute for Exceptional Growth Companies) and Lori Wright (UNH Media Relations), June 12, 2013.
  • "Golden Seeder: How angel Audrey MacLean invests like an entrepreneur", by Meghan Casserly, Forbes, June 10, 2013.
  • "How Women Angels and Entrepreneurs Are Beating investment Odds", by Geri Stengel, Forbes, May 22, 2013.
  • "Mergers rare among startups and venture capitalists" by Wailin Wong, Chicago Tribune, May 21, 2013.
  • "Flight plan for angel investors looking for a network", by Toddi Gutner, Reuters, May 10, 2013.
  • "Angel investing grew slowly in 2012", Foster's Daily Democrat, April 28, 2013.
  • "Women boosting funding for start-ups", by Michael Farrell, The Boston Globe, April 26, 2013.
  • "Tipping the Scales: Women Angel Investing Reaches All-Time High", by Meghan Casserly, Forbes, April 25, 2013.
  • "Report: Proportion of women angel investors rose in 2012", by Stephanie Baum, MedCity News, April 25, 3013.
  • "Investing in startups: More fun than profit", by Ali Velshi, CNN Money (Money Magazine), April 5, 2013.
  • "JOBS Act Expected to Increase Diversity in Funding", by Catherine Clifford, Entrepreneur.com, March 26, 2013.
  • "Is Investing in Women Entrepreneurs for You? 9 Questions to Ask If You Want to Find Out", by Geri Stengel, Forbes Woman, March 20, 2013.
  • "Angel investors flood the tech start-up scene", by Michael Farrell, The Boston Globe, March 17, 2013.
  • "Is Equity Crowdfunding A Threat To Venture Capitalists?", by Zach Noorani, TechCrunch, March 17, 2013.
  • "Money matters: why women founders struggle in Silicon Valley", by Noah Davis, The Verge, March 6, 2013.
  • "San Diego's Investing Angels", by Mike Freeman, San Diego Union Tribune, January 31, 2013.
  • "Why Crowdfunding Is a Game-Change for Women Entrepreneurs", by Geri Stengel, Forbes, January 30, 2013.
  • "Raising Startup Capital From Anywhere USA", by Sarah Needleman and Lora Kolodny, The Wall Street Journal, January 23, 2013.
  • "Site Unseen: More 'Angels' Invest Via Internet", by Sarah Needleman and Lora Kolodny, The Wall Street Journal, January 23, 2013.