Dealum Blog

May 27, 2025 — 3 min read

What drives startup funding? Insights from ACA x Dealum data

Drawing on insights from the Angel Capital Association’s latest analysis based on the data from the Dealum platform, we took a closer look at the signals that matter most in early-stage funding today.

May 20, 2025 — 5 min read

Navigating change in an angel organization: lessons from leaders who’ve done it

In today’s fast-evolving investment landscape, change is not optional, it’s inevitable. On May 6, Dealum hosted a webinar to explore how angel organizations can strategically manage transformation rather than be overwhelmed by it.

Apr 23, 2025 — 4 min read

How to survive a software change

Change brings both challenge and a growth opportunity. Resistance is inevitable, but detailed planning and a proactive mindset will help you succeed.

Dec 12, 2024 — 7 min read

A data-driven dive into the global angel ecosystem

Highlights from the webinar where we gathered global experts to share their insights on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving angel investment ecosystem.

Nov 28, 2024 — 4 min read

Equity crowdfunding: a success story of failure?

Equity crowdfunding accounted for an estimated 10% of early-stage investments in 2023. While it isn’t exactly failing, it has faced significant obstacles.

Sep 6, 2024 — 2 min read

Receiving investment through an SPV: key takeaways from webinar

Creating an SPV streamlines the investment process, simplifies cap table management, and benefits both founders and investors. Here are the key takeaways from the Dealum's webinar for founders: 'Receiving investment through an SPV'.

Mar 28, 2024 — 6 min read

Deal negotiations 101 for angel investors

A successful deal negotiation is crucial in angel investing to start a transparent and fruitful partnership for years to come. Here’s what angel investing deal negotiations usually look like and why they often include a lot of give and take.

Mar 11, 2024 — 4 min read

Economic uncertainty: the tailwind or headwind for the angel community?

How does economic uncertainty affect angel group operations? Is there blood on the streets yet? Let’s take a look at whether the economic downturn and high inflation are good news or bad news for angel investors.

Feb 19, 2024 — 6 min read

How can angel investor groups use social media (the non-cringe way)

Social media can be a valuable tool for angel investor groups to build meaningful connections and foster trust. It requires strategy and takes time, patience, and dedication, but it's worth it!

Dec 13, 2023 — 5 min read

From seed to harvest: exit strategies for startup founders and angel investors

The world of startups is all about dreams, innovation, and building the future. But let’s not be coy – it is also about returns on investment. Let’s find out, when is a good time to exit, what strategies can be used, and how to know what is the best option.

Dec 1, 2023 — 3 min read

How angel group members benefit from using Dealum

An angel group must engage and activate its investor members to be successful. Here are the three key benefits for angel group members to use the Dealum platform.

Oct 31, 2023 — 4 min read

Impact investing: how angel investors can drive both profit and positive change

Find out why investing in impact startups is a win-win scenario, allowing you to generate financial returns in a sustainable and regenerative way.

Aug 1, 2023 — 5 min read

The art and science of angel investing: how to diversify your portfolio

Knowing that 90% of startups fail, betting on one horse to become a unicorn is a gamble you don’t want to take. Building a well-diversified portfolio is a continuous process that takes time, effort, constant learning, and adjustment.

Jul 17, 2023 — 4 min read

5 green flags for startup investors

Understanding obvious green and red flags helps you make better-informed decisions and increase your chances of success.

Jun 12, 2023 — 3 min read

Overcoming bias in angel investing: the untapped potential of minority founders

Minority founders are still heavily underrepresented, despite the numbers proving that diverse startup teams outperform their peers. How can we overcome the bias?

May 31, 2023 — 4 min read

3 major ways COVID-19 has impacted the startup ecosystem

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a game-changer for the startup ecosystem in many ways presenting unprecedented opportunities for startups. We’ll explore the obvious and less obvious ways the pandemic affected the ecosystem.

Apr 4, 2023 — 5 min read

Sustainable startup or greenwashing? An angel investor’s guide to spot the difference

There is a growing recognition among investors that sustainability is not only good for the environment but also critical for long-term financial success.

Mar 23, 2023 — 1 min read

ACA Insights Blog — The Search: Finding Your Angel Collaboration Platform

ACA has published an insightful interview with Jeffrey Lang, Chairman of Desert Angels. If you're an investor looking to connect with fellow angels or an angel group manager searching for a blueprint for navigating the platform selection process, this interview is a must-read.

Mar 15, 2023 — 4 min read

Tech layoffs explained: is this a correction or a collapse?

There seems to be an unprecedented wave of layoffs ravaging the tech landscape. But are things really as bad as they seem?

Feb 28, 2023 — 3 min read

Truly invested: 5 ways angel investors can help startups succeed (besides funding)

It’s a good idea for angel investors to take a hands-on approach. Contributing time, expertise, and network is rewarding for both investors and startups.

Feb 1, 2023 — 5 min read

8 red flags in angel investing

As an angel investor, it's important to carefully evaluate any potential investment opportunities before committing your hard-earned money. Fortunately, red flags can help detect potentially risky investments.

Oct 31, 2022 — 4 min read

Activating investors and why it matters

Active members are the cornerstone of a high-performing angel group creating almost an infinite loop of success.

Sep 8, 2022 — 8 min read

Angel Investing Future in 2022

The highlight of our anniversary celebrations was the panel discussion about future trends in startup and angel investing together with leading angel investor groups and organisations. Key takeaways from this very insightful session can be found in this post.

Jun 13, 2022 — 8 min read

How to calculate Startup Valuation?

In April, we celebrated Dealum’s fifth anniversary with a series of webinars together with Equidam. Now we have prepared a summary of the core principles and methods of the Startup Valuation based on what was spoken at the webinar.

Oct 21, 2021 — 5 min read

Due Diligence in Angel Investing

Due diligence can sound like an elaborate legal process, but the scope largely depends on the stage of the startup. Evaluating startups is both an art and a science and best results are achieved when combining instincts and experience with the data.

Apr 13, 2021 — 5 min read

The ocean of opportunities of the digital transformation for investor groups

It’s no secret that digital transformation is a hot subject and has been for some time already. Let’s investigate what can digital transformation bring along for an investor group and how to make the most out of this opportunity.

Mar 24, 2021 — 6 min read

Your daily investor group deal flow dilemma

There is a very specific dilemma investor group managers face in their operations - should they focus on deal flow quality or quantity? Today we discuss the two opposing camps, what are the positives and negatives of both, and what can be done to overcome some of their problems.

Feb 17, 2021 — 6 min read

Choosing a deal flow management software for your angel investor group

The process of selecting a platform to manage an investor network can be daunting. It’s crucial that you have a clear understanding of what the group needs in order to futureproof your tools. We’ve put together a comparison of the most common systems available right now.

Feb 10, 2021 — 6 min read

The 4 pillars of investor engagement

Member engagement is a challenge investor group managers often face, online or offline. There is a lot that can be done digitally to create an active virtual community. Continue reading to learn how to create a positively buzzing network.

Feb 2, 2021 — 6 min read

The future of angel investing

Angel investing scene is maturing and attracting the next generation of high-net-worth individuals. Knowledge exchange and cooperation become increasingly more important. What else lies ahead in the angel investing future?

Jan 19, 2021 — 3 min read

13 ways to monetise your investor group

A few subjects in the early-stage investing ecosystem result in a heated discussion and monetising access to seed capital is one of them. Still, angels are a crucial part of the ecosystem and therefore need to be able to feed themselves in order to survive. Here’s our guide to more revenue streams.

Jan 12, 2021 — 3 min read

Business angels and angel investment networks - the cooperative superpower

Angel investing can be a lonely business. Yet there is no other phase in the company’s lifespan when cooperation is as crucial as during the early stages. Don't worry, BANs are here to help!