The main character, Frank Ruderman evolved from traditional entrepreneur angel investors, and then in the innovative hybrid angel or investor. Investment group Ruderman, in Tenex gases, was created as a hybrid investment fund with the participation of the angel network Ruderman two institutional partners. At the beginning of the case, Ruderman in a conversation with an entrepreneur / CEO, who is seeking funding from the gases. Prepared for class on venture capital, the case can serve as an introduction to the angel investment and innovation in angel investing. Fund in question has developed new methods for the collection of funds (institutional actors) and investments (narrow but deep focus). "Hide
by John Glynn, Jr., Janet Feldstein Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business 20 pages. Publication Date: July 31, 2002. Prod. #: E126-PDF-ENG