• An angel investor is usually a wealthy person who finances early-stage startups, often with their own funds.
  • Business angels are often the main source of funding for many startups, who find it more attractive than other, more predatory forms of funding.
  • The support that business angels provide to start-ups promotes innovation that leads to economic growth.
  • These types of investments are risky and usually make up no more than 10% of an angel’s portfolio.