In addition to managing early stage venture funds, NVG offers consulting and training services focused on angel investment, entrepreneurial development, and technology transfer.

Recent Seminars

San Jose, Costa Rica 

Two members of our AAI team recently participated in an innovative International Development Bank (IDB) initiative in Central America. John May and Jim Hunt presented a one-day training seminar for a newly formed angel organization in San Jose, Costa Rica. With a combination of power point slides, hand outs, DVD video, and case study exercises, the first of three workshops described the American structured angel group movement, reviewed organizational options, and focused on current impediments for entrepreneurs and private investors in this country of 4.5 million highly educated inhabitants. We were impressed with the host, MesoAmerica Foundation, and the evolving infrastructure for IT businesses (Intel has a strong presence in Costa Rica). Jim's background provided fertile ground for real world war stories and John discussed operational options from his prior research and Angel Capital Association experiences. It was a small step toward a more global reach for business angel development. However, with our partnership in London on the UK venture fund, we are developing strong bridges with other cultures as we expand intelligence about new ventures and the resources needed to expand our portfolio companies beyond our own borders. 

Services Offered

Speaking Engagements / Seminars

Our managing partner, John May, has spoken extensively at Angel group meetings, academic courses and technology council events, venture boot camps and Power of Angel Investing seminars.  A sample of speaking engagements follow:

Panels and Seminars
Power of Angel Investor Seminar
Lectures and Workshops
Sample of 2005 Seminars and Keynote Speaking Engagements

Consulting

We offer comprehensive consulting services to pre-existing or newly forming Groups of Angel Investors. Areas of focus include those chosen by the Angel Group after an in initial consultation with John May. Consulting engagements involve issues ranging from legal procedures, operational issues, budgeting guidelines, and accounting principles, to intellectual property and due diligence. Consulting engagements will vary in size and scope depending on organizational needs and depth of services. Once hired, your firm will have operational support from NVG and have access to our management experience and extensive network of affiliates and investors.

Examples:
Blue Tree Allied Angels (2002-2004)- Advised BlueTree Capital Group, LLC in their efforts to initiate, develop, and operate an angel network for the Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania region.

State of Vermont Incubator Development and Angel/Seed Capital Markets Study (2005) - NVG conducted a private sector capital evaluation and analysis of investment capacity for the State of Vermont. Our study included developing outreach strategies for Fund and angel Network Alliance, making recommendations/strategies for maximizing resources and capacity, researching best practices on integrating risk capital, and conducting workshops, and producing a report on state of incubation in Vermont and angel seed capital market.

Club Model/Pledge Fund Joint Venture Agreement

A joint venture between NVG and the newly forming Angel Group can be established in lieu of traditional consulting services. This model consists of an agreement between the Angel Group in formation and NVG where NVG promotes and supports the formation and operation of the structured angel group whose members consist of accredited individual investors. NVG will also provide the new Angel Group with a customized starter kit that includes:

• Legal considerations and documentation
• Operating procedures and policies
• Operations knowledge
• Managerial support
• Access to NVG’s investment community

Examples:
Chesapeake Emerging Opportunities Club
Virginia Active Angels Network
WomenAngels.net