Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
Stanford Business School
Version: 23 August 2012
Length: 21 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics:
Start-up; Finance; Angel investor; Investment; Technology; Venture capital; Social media; Seed; Early stage; High risk
Abstract
The world of early-stage financing has undergone many changes over the years. In this note, we first document the historical roots of early-stage investors, and describe important milestones along the developmental path. We then describe the types of modern-day angel investors, focusing on their investment preferences and practices. Finally, we set up a discussion of salient issues in angel investing for the future.
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Abstract
The world of early-stage financing has undergone many changes over the years. In this note, we first document the historical roots of early-stage investors, and describe important milestones along the developmental path. We then describe the types of modern-day angel investors, focusing on their investment preferences and practices. Finally, we set up a discussion of salient issues in angel investing for the future.
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