Investing directly in startups or real estate can be exhilarating, but have you ever stopped to calculate the true cost of going solo? Many angel investors overlook the hidden toll of managing their own portfolios—both financially and emotionally.
Here’s why investing through a fund like Atlas Capital isn’t just smarter, but ultimately more rewarding.
1. Time is Your Most Valuable Asset
Building a portfolio requires time—lots of it. From sourcing deals to conducting due diligence and staying updated on market trends, direct investing can feel like a second full-time job.
- Deal Sourcing: You could spend months chasing opportunities that don’t pan out.
- Due Diligence: Vetting startups or properties demands specialized expertise and countless hours.
- Ongoing Management: Supporting your investments, attending board meetings, and tracking performance add to the workload.
With Atlas Capital, you outsource this burden to a team of experts who handle it all—letting you focus on your core pursuits while enjoying the upside.
2. Mitigating Risk is Harder Than It Looks
When you go solo, your portfolio is often concentrated in just a few bets, increasing your exposure to risk.
- Startups: 9 out of 10 fail, and even the best ideas face execution challenges.
- Real Estate: Market cycles, regulatory changes, and climate risks can quickly erode returns.
Funds like Atlas Capital provide built-in diversification across sectors, geographies, and stages, reducing the likelihood of heavy losses.
3. Hidden Financial Costs Add Up
The direct investment route often comes with unexpected expenses:
- Legal Fees: Drafting agreements and conducting due diligence.
- Consultants: Hiring specialists to analyze markets or vet opportunities.
- Management Costs: From property maintenance to startup mentoring, costs can spiral out of control.
In a fund, these costs are shared across all LPs, significantly reducing the burden on any one investor.
4. Solo Investing Can Be Emotionally Draining
Investing in startups or real estate involves dealing with uncertainty and tough decisions:
- Startups: Watching your investment fail despite best efforts.
- Real Estate: Dealing with tenants, market fluctuations, or sudden repairs.
With a fund, you’re part of a larger team that shares both the risks and the rewards. You gain emotional distance from day-to-day challenges while staying aligned with long-term goals.
5. Missing Out on Bigger Opportunities
When you invest solo, your resources are limited to what you can afford to deploy at any given time.
- Funds pool capital from multiple investors, allowing for larger investments in high-growth companies.
- You gain access to exclusive co-investments and follow-on funding rounds that individual investors rarely see.
Atlas Capital has screened over 1,000 companies annually, ensuring you don’t miss out on the next big thing.
The Smarter Path Forward
By investing in a professionally managed fund, you’re not just minimizing costs—you’re maximizing returns while regaining control of your time and energy.
The Atlas Adaptation Fund is designed to provide diversified, expertly managed exposure to climate tech, AI, and industrial innovations, ensuring your capital works as hard as you do.
Stop managing investments. Start leading them.
Let’s discuss how Atlas Capital can help you achieve your financial goals with less stress and more success.
Best regards,
Djoann Fal
Atlas Capital
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