Deal-flow Pipeline:
new software platform 
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The Deal-flow Pipeline (DFP), launched June 2005, fast became the first successful, publicly available on-line collection of investment deals.  More than 700 entrepreneurs created accounts and uploaded more than 200 executive summaries, allowing WAN's membership of 28 angel networks and early-stage funds access to the largest pool of live deals.
 
A new platform, Angelsoft, has replaced the current DFP.  Angelsoft will connect more investors and entrepreneurs, enable investors to easily collaborate on deals, and help spread investments around the I-Q Corridor.
Uploading your information
 
Because of a change in format and different limits on text, we are unable to export executive summaries from the former DFP to the new version.  Follow this link to a sample of the new executive summary format. 
 
After you login, you will be taken through a step-by-step process that will gather basic information about your company. You will also have the opportunity to upload more information including a business plan, presentation, and a link to your ePlan. If you have all the necessary information available, the process should take about 20 minutes.

Upon submitting a summary, you will receive a confirmation email from Angelsoft. A one-page .pdf file containing all the application information will also be generated.
 
To start the process, click here.
Angelsoft team at Entrepreneurs' Conference
 
The New York-based Angelsoft team will have an informational booth at the Entrepreneurs' Conference in Milwaukee on June 9-10.  Angelsoft's entrepreneur-liaisons will be available to answer questions and demonstrate the new software.  For more information about the Entrepreneurs' Conference, click here.
New features and functionality
 
You will find more features and functionality as you use the new DFP, including: 
  • Upload supporting documents, such as a business plan or presentation  
  • Standardized executive summary, currently used by 450 angel networks  
  • Easier communications between investors and entrepreneurs  
  • Apply to angel networks beyond the WAN membership
  • Investors will be able to easily share deal information with co-investors
The early-stage investment market has changed dramatically since I raised my first round of equity in 1995. While personal connections and cold calls are still vital to a financing round, new technologies are available that dramatically increase an entrepreneur's exposure to investors.

Similar to the creation of ePlan, the switchover to a new platform for the Deal-flow Pipeline is part of a strategic effort by the Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN) to help Wisconsin entrepreneurs take advantage of new technologies. 

As you are preparing to raise a round of capital, remember WAN has many resources, including on-demand videos, just a click away.

I hope you will take the time to create an account on the new DFP.  
 
Good luck with your venture,
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Joe Kremer, director
Wisconsin Angel Network