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Investment
Angel Investor
A wealthy individual who provides early-stage funding to startups, typically in exchange for equity or convertible debt.
Angel investors are the bridge between a founder's personal savings and a formal venture capital round. They're typically high-net-worth individuals — successful entrepreneurs, executives, or professionals — who invest their own money (unlike VCs, who invest other people's money).
In exchange for their capital, angels receive equity (ownership) or a convertible note — a loan that converts into equity later at a discount. The stakes are high: most startups fail, so angels diversify across many bets, hoping one massive win covers all the losses. The best angel investors don't just write cheques — they open doors.