Assignment: Angel Investment Proposal in College Station

Objective:

$$ To enhance students' skills in evaluating business opportunities, making investment

decisions, and understanding the dynamics of angel investing in a local context.

Scenario:

$$ Assume you are an angel investor with a keen interest in contributing to the

economic growth of College Station. Your goal is to identify a promising local startup

or business project that requires funding. The project can range from a food truck,

retail store, to a boutique hotel or any innovative venture that shows potential.

Task:

Your task is to select a business venture in College Station to invest in$.$ Prepare a

comprehensive investment proposal that includes the following components:

$$ Executive Summary: Briefly describe the business venture you've chosen, including

its name, nature, and the unique value proposition.

$$ Market Analysis: Conduct a market analysis to justify the demand for this business in

College Station. Consider demographics, customer needs, competition, and market

size.

$$ Investment Rationale: Explain why you want to invest in this particular venture.

Consider aspects such as the business model, the entrepreneur or team behind the

project, growth potential, and alignment with your personal investment philosophy.

$$ Barriers to Entry and Risks: Identify potential barriers to entry and major risks

associated with the business. Discuss how these challenges can be addressed or

mitigated.

$$ Revenue Model: Detail how the project is expected to generate revenue. Include

pricing strategies, sales channels, and any assumptions made in your financial

projections.

$$ Unique Appeal: Elaborate on what makes this project special to you as an investor.

This could be the social impact, the innovation it brings, or personal reasons for

supporting this type of business.

Submission Requirements:

$$ A maximum $3-$page written proposal covering all the above points.