Angel investors are interested in helping small startups by injecting capital in exchange for convertible debt or owner equity. I have invested in a number of companies after meeting the founders at ...

Startup businesses need money to stay afloat. While you can get a business loan or a line of credit, these financial obligations must be repaid over time. Some business owners have already used these ...

Are you ready to take your brilliant idea to the surface and launch that business you’ve been dreaming of? Funding is a big part of what is needed for take-off. If you’re researching options, you may ...

Getting VCs to invest in an early-stage startup post-pandemic is no walk in the park. Even more so if you’re running a B2C startup. And if you’re a female or diverse founder, be primed for an arduous ...

Angel investors invest their own money. Angel investors tend to have a people-first philosophy when choosing which businesses to back. There are many digital networks that connect entrepreneurs with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jodie Cook covers AI, marketing & LinkedIn for coaches & entrepreneurs To secure angel investment, founders must prioritize ...

Amid economic uncertainty, angel investors are reassessing their expectations of early-stage startups, and are backing ...

An angel investor is an individual who invests capital into startups in exchange for equity. Angel investors aim to receive a return on their investment after selling off their equity position. Angel ...

Cherub founders Jaclyn Johnson and Angeline Vuong. Photo: Courtesy company Jaclyn Johnson and Angeline Vuong know firsthand how hard it is for founders to secure capital when starting up. Johnson is a ...

To raise early-stage funding, entrepreneurs may self-fund their businesses, use credit cards to finance their ventures, apply for business loans and turn to family and friends. When this funding runs ...

Angel investors provide crucial early funding, often being accessible due to their independent, informal nature. Relationships with angel investors can be critical, impacting a startup's survival and ...