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angel investor

A person who invests his or her own money in a startup company. An angel investor is generally not a member of a bank, venture capital firm or other financial institution that also makes such investments. Angels are typically private individuals.

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New Delhi [India], Feb 16 ( ANI ): The Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA) the nodal body which represents Private Equity, Venture Capital industry in India today announced that it would now be representing Angel Investor Groups as well.

IVCA adds Angel Networks to become one-stop shop for alternative investments in India

Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch said the Regional Angel Investors Support Program will provide funding of up to $20,000 per region for one year, with a possible extension for a second year, to eligible organisations to facilitate the formation of local angel groups in regional Queensland.

Australia : Program launched to boost angel investor groups across regional Queensland

Angel investors, like venture capitalists, fund early-stage entrepreneurs and serve as mentors or outside directors of startups.

How angel investors help startup firms

MANAMA: The region's first entrepreneurs and angel investors networking association headquartered in Bahrain reinforces the kingdom's position as the regional hub, the chief

Key angel investors regional HQ boost

The cofounder/CEO of a mobile app company introduces the value of angel investors who provide guidance and seed capital for startups.

What every angel investor wants you to know; an insider reveals how to get smart funding for your billion-dollar idea

5 million in financing from angel investors and venture capitalists, with the 2011 startup valued at $6 million.

Heaven sent: how angel investors can give your business the financial boost it needs to spread its wings

Second, this study is the first to examine drivers of angel investor exit, an issue that is uniquely important, since the ventures in which they tend to invest are very early stage and thus sensitive to the consequences of investor exit.

Angel investors' and entrepreneurs' intentions to exit their ventures: a conflict perspective

Looking for an angel: When you are looking out for an angel investor, first start with the professional community: Approach lawyers and investment bankers.

Shopping for Angels

A University of New Hampshire report has found that angel investors still fear to tread near start-up companies.

Mixed picture: angel investing drops in 2009

Like the angel investor, a venture capitalist will want to have a clear exit strategy for their investment.

Cash strapped? Funding options for today's small businesses

ICE Angel investors, who will mentor the entrepreneur and sit on the Board of Directors, provide industry experience, global networks, corporate governance and knowledge, which accelerate the growth of the business.

Angels look for smart companies

This one's not for love-seekers but for companies searching for angel investors, good-hearted people with deep pockets who care at least as much about giving entrepreneurs a break as they do about turning a quick buck.