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[EXCERPT] 1. Who is a modern angel investor?
We know what you’re thinking … and yes, angel investing is sort of like “Shark Tank” (U.S.) or “Dragon’s Den” (England and Canada).
Angel investors are typically wealthy individuals who invest their personal capital into startups during their early stages of development. In exchange, an angel typically receives a sales percentage, an ownership percentage, or some combination of the two. Sometimes more than one angel will pool together and form a syndicate that invests in larger deals with smaller individual exposure.
In addition to their wealth, angels are often accomplished businesspeople or fund managers who have world-class experience to offer. They often also “invest” their time by providing guidance to the companies they’re investing in, and by opening up their professional networks.
Unlike venture capitalists, who are typically risk-adverse, hands-off, and focused on maximizing returns for their funds, angel investors usually have a motive beyond pure profit. An angel might be a retiree who invests as a hobby, or someone trying to diversify their portfolio. Some angels invest in mission-driven companies that are trying to impact big problems in the world. Others might want to boost small business activities in their hometowns.
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