Propective Members
What is an Angel Investor?
Angel investors are high net worth individuals who invest a portion of their total investment portfolios directly into private,
high-risk, early-stage ventures. They provide these emerging companies with seed and startup capital that had once been provided
by venture capital firms (who now typically focus on larger, more mature investments.) The angel investor’s goal is to achieve
higher returns than the typical public markets provide. Because they enjoy helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses many
angels are active investors who, in addition to their money, contribute their time, experience, and valuable industry contacts
that can be essential to the company’s success. Most angels specialize in industries or technologies they understand, and invest
only in companies within close geographic proximity to maximize the value added.
Angel Organizations Can Fill The Gap
Member Benefits
- Exposure to technology-based early investment opportunities
- Network of peers with diverse backgrounds
- Committee-driven process
- Deal sourcing, screening, diligence, investment
- Membership, administration
- Member meetings
- Regular reporting on investments
- Collaboration with other angel networks via membership in the Angel Capital Association (ACA) provides for syntication of deals.