A New Angel’s Investment Decision: What Will Ann Decide?

Abstract

Ann is a new angel investor who is considering investing in ZSX Medical, an early stage medical device company. The company is positioned to experience dramatic growth and to exit through acquisition in three to five years. The case captures the angel’s experience in evaluating investment in the company. It identifies four aspects of the company she carefully considers, such as exit strategy, size of the deal, financial position, and management team. It also provides some term sheet information. The case introduces students to angel investors and what they consider in evaluating investments.

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