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Angel investor

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An angel investor is an individual who provides financial backing for startups or small businesses, usually in exchange for ownership equity.

What is an Angel Investor?

An angel investor is a person who invests their own money into early-stage startups in exchange for equity.

Why it matters

Angel investors offer not just capital but also expertise, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help startups grow.

Examples

  • Notable angel investors include Reid Hoffman and Peter Thiel.
  • Angel investors helped fund companies like Uber and Airbnb in their early stages.

Related Concepts

  • Venture Capitalists: Invest larger amounts of money more mature startups.
  • Seed Funding: Early-stage funding for startups to develop an idea into a business.

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