Angel Investor
Definition
An angel investor is an individual who invests personal money in early-stage startups, typically writing checks between $10K and $250K at pre-seed and seed.
How it comes up in fundraising
Angels are usually the first outside money on a cap table; founders assemble 10 to 30 angel checks to fill a pre-seed round.
Frequently asked questions
How do angel investors differ from VCs?
Angels invest their own money and decide fast, often in days; VCs invest institutional funds, run longer processes, and write larger checks.
How do I find angel investors?
Filtered databases, operator networks at scaled startups, and angel groups are the highest-yield sources; warm intros help but are not required.
Round Funded resources
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Round Funded. "Angel Investor." Startup Fundraising Glossary.
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