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angel investor

A high-net-worth individual who provides capital to early-stage startups in exchange for equity or convertible debt.

Example

"The startup's angel investor provided $250,000 in seed money in exchange for a 10% stake."

💡 Memory Tip

An ANGEL saves you. An angel investor swoops in to save your startup with money.

Etymology

Angel (a benevolent being) — investors who swoop in to save struggling startups with funding.

Common Misspellings

angel investoreangel investerangel investorangel invsetor

Related Terms

venture capitalequity

See Also

startupseed funding

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