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What Is an Angel Investor?

While traditional debt-based bank loans are one of the better-known ways to fund a business, there are many other funding solutions for businesses seeking funding, including angel investors. According to a recent report, more than 300,000 angel investors and 400 angel investment firms operate in the United States, making it one of the most popular…

Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching an Idea to Angel Investors

Angel investing has become an increasingly popular method for entrepreneurs to acquire venture capital. Unlike traditional banks and financial institutions, angel investors offer both capital and expertise, helping entrepreneurs succeed. But if you’re thinking about pitching an idea to an angel investor, you’ll want to avoid making the following mistakes. All Talk, No Proof Angels…

Top Angel Investor Reveals the 4 Characteristics of a Good Entrepreneur

Funding your venture through angel investing offers several unique advantages that aren’t found in traditional banks and financial institutions. Entrepreneurs can obtain cash in less time; there’s often a lower interest rate tied to the loan; and angels bring their own personal skills and experience to the table, helping the entrepreneur grow his or her…

Angel Investing in India Rises 81% to Rs 70.3

Angel investing has become increasing popular not only here in the US, but abroad as well. There’s a good reason for this trend: angel investing offers is a win-win scenario for both angles and the entrepreneurs/business owners with whom they invest. The angel benefits from receiving a stake in the venture, whereas the entrepreneur benefits…

What To Look For In an Angel Investor

Still struggling to acquire the necessary capital to fund your venture? While you can always resort to bank loans or personal credit cards, a smarter and more effective solution is to team up with an angel. Angel investors offer both capital and experience — a combination that isn’t found with traditional bank loans. But how…

How To Find Angel Investors for your Business Idea

If you read our previous blog post, you’re probably well aware of the benefits of obtaining venture funding through angel investors. Among other things, angels are willing to accept high-risk ventures, they bring experience and expertise to the table, they can get you money fast, and there’s some tax benefits that aren’t found in traditional…

What Investors Look for in a Business Plan

Although you definitely need a business plan to find investors, your plan alone–no matter how good it is–isn’t enough to attract investors. The investment decision depends on a lot of other factors: the business team and its track record, the product you’ll be selling, the competitive advantage you have and what your market is, among…