Who Is an Angel Investor?

Imagine you have a great idea for a new video game or a gadget that could be popular among your friends, but you don't have the money to create and sell it. That's where an "angel investor" might step in. An angel investor is someone who provides the money to help start a business, like helping you develop and market your new game or gadget.

Angel investors are like the supportive aunt or uncle who believes in your lemonade stand and gives you some money to start it up, not just because they want you to succeed but also because they hope you'll make enough money to pay them back and then some.

These investors usually give money to businesses when they're just starting out and need funding to get their products off the ground. Unlike a bank loan, where you have to pay back the money regularly, angel investors only get paid back if your business becomes successful and makes money.

Some angel investors might want to help out more than once, especially if they really believe in what you're doing. They might give you money to get started and then more money later to help you grow your business and reach more customers.

Just as when you meet an Angel, your life changes, so to liken the same manner, an Angel investor encounter will dynamically change your course.