Are you an entrepreneur looking for seed money to get your startup off the ground? Consider approaching angel investors, who often step in to fill the gap between funding from family and friends and Series A funding from a venture capital firm.
Because angels invest their own money, they’re frequently more willing to back a risky, unproven idea than professional investors. Many angels are retired executives or successful business owners who take an active interest in a startup and its founders, and strive to add value based on their professional expertise and business network.
