February 10, 2012

What is an Angel Investor?

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What is an angel investor? Here’s a guide on understanding what angel investors are and what they look for when investing in a small business.

Where to Find Investors: Entrepreneur-Investor Matchup Sites

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For entrepreneurs looking for financing, several online communities that allow entrepreneurs to find investors (and vice versa) have emerged. These platforms allow entrepreneurs to post their business ideas and pitch to investors that they would never have found in their communities or even their own network. Learn 7 entrepreneur-investor matching communities.

Qualities Angel Investors are Looking for in a Business

Angel investors are an important source of capital, whether you need startup capital or second stage financing for more established businesses. High net worth individuals, angel investors typically invest in high growth fields. Compared to a venture capitalist, an angel investor generally want less control of your company and a even a slower return on [...]

How to Get Financing from Angel Investors

One way to finance your business is to find wealthy individuals who can provide the funding you need. Often called “angel investors” these are private investors who may also be entrepreneurs. Guy Kawasaki writes in his book “The Art of the Start” that raising money from angel investors require s a different approach because their [...]

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