Angel investors are people who invest in companies in return for partial ownership of the company. Like venture capitalists, angel investors are looking for a large return on their investment. Often angel investors seek companies with growth rates of no less than 30% a year. So if you think you have a home run of a business on your hand, you may qualify for business funding from an angel investor.

Angel investors are usually entrepreneurs themselves. They thirst for that start up business passion and are willing to invest their own capital to be able to participate in the day to day operations of a new business. Often, angel investors will also participate actively in the operations of the business. They may possibly take an executive position or a position on the board of directors or advisors.

But don't be fooled by the name "angel" in their title. Angel investors can have just as cut throat, numbers driven, mentality as a venture capitalist when it comes to business investment. The same rules apply regardless of where you get your funding from. Because of they risk they take on your company, they are going to want to ensure that live up to your promises as an entrepreneur. If you don't meet your financial projections you could be penalized and forced to give up more control and a greater percentage of ownership.

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