Is the venture capital pipeline under threat?
Prof Rudy Aernoudt discusses a critical issue: Business angel funding is being stretched to cover both startup and second-round funding, so fewer startups are receiving the initial funding they need. Will this empty the pipeline for venture capitalists in the future? Prof Rudy Aernoudt was a guest editor of the World Class Startup magazine’s special edition for the Global Fundraising...
Can startups finance their own business transformation?
Baybars Altuntas was a guest editor of the World Class Startup magazine’s special edition for the Global Fundraising Stage of the World Congress of Angel Investors, WBAF 2022. Angel Investor Review now shares his article with its subscribers online. Baybars Altuntas is Executive Chairman of the World Business Angels Investment Forum, an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for...
Turkey on its way to become a global hub of startup economies
In November 2015, G20 leaders (heads of government / heads of state) met in Turkey for its tenth annual meeting under the theme of Inclusive Growth: Global Economy, Growth Strategies, Employment and Investment Strategies. Then in 2016, Turkey hosted EXPO 2016, an international horticultural exhibition that, with the intoxicating scent of flowers and the laughter of children, brought hopes for...
After hosting G20 and EXPO, Antalya now hosts WBAF
In November 2015, G20 leaders (heads of government / heads of state) met in Antalya for its tenth annual meeting under the theme of Inclusive Growth: Global Economy, Growth Strategies, Employment and Investment Strategies. Then in 2016, Antalya hosted EXPO 2016, an international horticultural exhibition that, with the intoxicating scent of flowers and the laughter of children, brought hopes...
WBAF announces a new gateway to smart finance: Digital ID cards
WBAF’s digital ID card – a brand new platform that bundles multiple valuable resources – is designed for entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, consultants, faculty members and university students around the world. An affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) aims to ease access to smart finance for businesses from startup...
WBAF’s smart finance for financial inclusion to unlock the potential for innovation
WBAF’s brand new digital ID cards ease access to smart finance, which is a bundle of valuable know-how, quality mentoring and global networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, consultants, faculty members and university students. An affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) aims to ease access to smart finance...
The WBAF Angel Investment Fund announces 10 Million USD for startup investments at the Global Fundraising Stage GFRS 2023
The WBAF Angel Investment Fund – an international co-investment framework for startups and angel investors, is designed to capitalize on the worldwide growth in entrepreneurial activity and venture financing for startups and scaleups and to capitalize on WBAF’s extensive network of global investors, which include angel investors, private equity funds, co-investment platforms, wealth management institutions, family offices, VCs, and...
WORLD EXCELLENCE AWARDS: WBAF’S BUSINESS AWARDS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS FOR 2022
The 2022 World Excellence Awards is now calling for nominations and applications from successful businesses, individuals, and institutions. The awardees will be announced at the 2022 World Congress of Angel Investors, the flagship event of the world’s early-stage equity and capital markets. The Congress will convene on 25 and 26 October 2022 in Antalya, Turkey. The link for applying...
Global Fundraising Stage: Capitalizing on WBAF’s extensive network of global investors for startups, scaleups and SMEs
Applications now being accepted for the Global Fundraising Stage GFRS 2022: WBAF provides a unique opportunity to 100 selected startups and scaleups to pitch their businesses on the Global Fundraising Stage at the World Congress of Angel Investors WBAF 2022 on 25 – 26 October 2022 in Antalya, Turkey. Global Fundraising Stage, an international co-investment platform, supported by the...
FLAGSHIP EVENT OF WORLD ANGEL INVESTORS: World Congress of Angel Investors WBAF 2022 to be convened next October in Turkey
At the Closing Ceremony of the World Business Angel Investors Week, it was announced that the World Congress of Angel Investors WBAF 2022 will convene on 25 and 26 October 2022 in Antalya, Turkey. This will be the first in-person global convergence of angel investors since the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous in-person Congress hosted 1,658 angel investors, private equity...
