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Angel Investor

Also known as angel, angels

An individual who invests their own money into very early startups, usually in smaller amounts than a fund.

Example

A former founder writing you a ₹25L cheque before you have revenue is an angel.

Related terms

SAFE
A simple fundraising contract where an investor gives you money now in exchange for shares later, usually at your next priced round. Quick and founder-friendly.
Venture Capital
Firms that invest other people’s money into high-growth startups in exchange for equity, expecting a small number of large wins.
Seed Round
Usually the first meaningful outside money, raised to find product-market fit rather than to scale.

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