What is angel investment?

Angel investment is a form of equity capital investment, which refers to the early direct investment by individuals or institutions with certain net wealth to start-ups with great development potential, and belongs to a spontaneous and decentralized private investment method.

Angel groups or angel networks organized by angel investors themselves are also expanding to share research results and concentrate funds on targeted research.

The so-called angel investment is a concept Any company or individual who has spare money and is willing to invest outside the main business can be called an angel investor. They are more involved in early projects that are easy to participate in, and some angels dare to invest in big projects. However, it is generally limited by the scope of capital and personal ability or interfered by various factors, that is, what private equity pe does.

Extended data

Angel investment is often participatory investment, also known as value-added investment. After investing, angel investors often actively participate in the strategic decision-making and strategic design of the invested enterprise; Providing consulting services for invested enterprises; Help the invested enterprise to recruit managers; Assist in public relations; Design exit channels and organize enterprises to quit; Wait a minute.

However, different angel investors have different attitudes towards post-investment management. Some angels invest and actively participate in post-investment management, while others do not.

Identity:

1. Many angel investors are entrepreneurs themselves and understand the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs. Angel investors are the best financing targets for startups.

They are not necessarily millionaires or high-income people. Angel investors may be people's neighbors, family members, friends, company partners, suppliers or anyone who is willing to invest in the company.

3. Angel investors can not only bring money, but also bring contacts. If it is a celebrity, it can also enhance the credibility of the company.

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