Finding An Angel

On average, angels are 47 years old, have a postgraduate degree and management experience in an entrepreneurial venture.
What Do Angels Do?
* Angels seek investment opportunities in a company with high-growth potential, proven management and a business plan that includes information about the company, its management team and its markets that will enable the assessments of potential value.
* Angels seek above-average returns.
* Angels invest in companies seeking between $50,000 and $1 million.
* They prefer to finance manufacturing or product-oriented ventures, especially in the high-technology fields.
Source: Missouri Venture Forum, “Valuing And Structuring Seed-To-Early Stage Businesses” seminar.