Vested Interest

For the uninitiated, angel investing as well as equity crowdfunding is when individuals or an entity offers promising startups (that aren’t public listed) funding in exchange for a piece of the business—usually in the form of equity or royalties.

While venture capitalists need to see solid plans and paperwork before agreeing to fund a business, there’s a bit more freedom with angel investors who buy in on ideas. This is a great way to increase capital for startups, and can definitely benefit investors too.

Nowadays, investing is made more accessible, through crowdfunding platforms, for example. However, it can be difficult to ascertain where to invest, with a plethora of options available,