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Angel Investor

An individual investing their own money in early-stage companies, typically in cheques from a few thousand to a few hundred thousand, and often before any fund would. Frequently former founders or operators. In the UK, angel money is shaped by SEIS and EIS relief, which is why so many first cheques arrive on an advance subscription agreement.

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