investing
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
See Also
startupseed funding