Glossary · Investor types
Angel investor
An individual who invests personal money in very early companies, often before big funds. They may invest for returns, learning, or wanting to help a space they care about.
Related: Venture capital (VC) · Seed round · SAFE
A bit more nuance▾
- Micro-angels write smaller checks but can aggregate into real rounds.
- On Startup Atlas, memos are tuned more for angel-style questions than mega-fund committees.
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Discussion questions▾
- What would make an angel trust a team they cannot visit weekly?
- How do you keep angels updated without drowning them?
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