From the course: Pitching to Investors
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What are angel investors?
- By now you've established that you need additional capital to build and scale your company. You've also established that venture capital is the best route for your company. So angel investors are most likely going to be your first investors. So what exactly is an angel investor? An angel investor invests in early stage private companies in exchange for equity. Angels are generally the first money in, therefore taking the highest risk. In exchange for taking on more risk, angel investors either take more equity or the option to participate in future funding. Angels are a great route to bridge the gap between building your initial product and getting your first users or customers. So who are these angels? They're typically well-connected, wealthy individuals who invest their own capital. Angels can invest in any amount, but usually see around a 100K and below. All stages of investors are generally pretty upfront…
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