Bangalore: InMobi, Ola Cabs, Apalya Technologies, Rolocule Games – All these companies started off with a common goal from their founders – to reach the top of success ladder. Filled with passion and commitment, the founders were determined to achieve that. And to help them reach there, a few angels helped which the startup world aptly pronounces as – Angel Investors.

Going with the belief that education creates success, SiliconIndia is glad to announce the launch of “Angel Investors Community”, which brings out stories from Angel Investors of India as well as Angels of Indian origin in the US to help Indian entrepreneurs get educated and build more and more startups. We are sure that experiences of these angels will help entrepreneurs and fellow angel investors to enhance the Indian Startup Ecosystem.

Since these Angels have worked with several entrepreneurs, we want startups to understand what do they look for, how do they help, what kind of background/expertise they bring in and what startups must not do. For instance, Anupam Mittal said, "I look for disruptive ideas from entrepreneurs who don’t take ‘NO’ for an answer and I tend to do well that way", said Anupam Mittal of People Group."

This community throws light on various aspects of Angel Investment including common mistakes entrepreneurs make while starting like they don't listen to their customers, the market, experts, or even their colleagues, says Sanjay Nath of Blume Ventures. The profiled experts also give their views on the most popular businesses flourishing in India at the moment. Ajeet Khurana of Mumbai Angels believes that in the early stage environment tech businesses like gaming, software, education technology and core technology are always going to be the preferred route.

Without stepping into a controlling or managing role, Angel Investors help entrepreneurs shape business models, create business plans. Often Angels are entrepreneurs who have successfully built companies, or have spent a part of their career coaching young companies.

This is one stop centr where Angels talk how angel investors part with their cash.