Access to Quality Deal-Flow – Allied Angels enhances a private equity investor’s exposure to quality deal flow. BlueTree Capital Group has developed relationships with many key members of the local research and business community to add to deal flow. Fellow members refer attractive opportunities to the group to enhance deal-flow. Also, entrepreneurs can easily apply for presentation to the group via the BlueTree Allied Angels website. Only companies that have been screened for investment criteria can present at the membership meetings. (See “Screening Process.”)

Increased Capital Rounds/Diversification - One of the most significant risks of individual angel investing is raising enough capital to provide time for an early-stage company to become profitable or reach necessary milestones for follow-on investment. By gathering a larger group of investors and investing larger amounts of capital, Allied Angels helps “lengthen the runway.” Furthermore, members can enhance the diversification of their own portfolio because they can spread their capital into many different options.

Valuation/Terms - The Allied Angels are able to consolidate local investors' deal flow and speak with a single voice. By offering the capital and connections of all members via an efficient process and clean deal structure, investors are able to negotiate more attractive terms and valuations with applicant companies.

Investment Follow-Up/Reporting - After a transaction closes, either an Allied Angels member or one of the BCG managing directors typically will take a seat on the company's board of directors. In addition to assisting in the company's growth and typical board duties, these board members will be responsible for ensuring the company meets its reporting requirements and for assisting in the distribution of this information.

Power of “Mind-share” - The mission of Allied Angels is to provide opportunities where members can obtain outstanding financial returns while mitigating risk. Members bring a variety of experience and knowledge to the deal table and strengthen the evaluation process and the negotiation of terms----- that’s the power of “mind-share”.

Networking with Colleagues - Angel investors themselves receive more than formal association with fellow investors from membership in an organized group – they get camaraderie, an opportunity to share experiences and a forum for socializing. There is added value to hearing about a number of deals and further discussing community service, philanthropic endeavors, or economic development issues.