Angel Investors

The Breakdown

Summary:

Accredited, or “angel,” investors are affluent, seasoned investors and business people seeking out promising new ventures to invest in. You can make your pitch to these investors by contacting your local angel investor network. Some of these networks are centered around specific fields (such as technology or medicine) and some are location specific. The investments are typically in amounts of $25,000-$100,000, but can be more.

Pros:

investors can serve as mentors and provide expertise to help you start your business

Cons:

must give up equity in exchange for investment or turn it into convertible debt

Who Qualifies:

startups with potential for fast growth and high return on investment
businesses with a clearly thought out business plan showing early evidence of obtaining traction toward the plan

Angel Investors in South Carolina

If you are looking for an indiviual, a group of individuals, or a company to invest in your small business or start-up business, then click here to find a list of potential Angel Investors who are willing to take any new and innovative ideas for businesses.

(Accredited Investors)

An Angel Investor is "an investor who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs. Angel Investors are usually found among an entrepreneur's family and friends. The capital they provide can be a one-time injection of seed money or ongoing support to carry the company through difficult times."

Angel Investors give more favorable terms than other lenders, as they are usually investing in the person rather than the viability of the business. They are focused on helping the business succeed, rather than reaping a huge profit from their investment. Angel investors are essentially the exact opposite of a venture capitalist.