Our services are designed first of all for individuals who invest directly into small but growth-oriented companies. Even experienced angels will significantly expand their horizons and hone their methods, while newcomers (who have not made such investments at all yet) will gain a thorough understanding of the whole process. Such individuals come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including:
- High net worth individuals
- Successful entrepreneurs willing to take stakes in other companies
- Career managers considering investing in startups
- Experienced investors realizing that staying successful requires the latest knowledge
Closely related are representatives of organizations dealing with early-stage investment issues similar to those of angels. Such organizations are for instance:
- Incubators and accelerators
- Family offices, wealth managers, and private bankers
- Corporations looking for new paths to innovation
Finally, representatives of the surrounding service industry will benefit from a better understanding of the processes and issues involved in early-stage investing. Examples are:
- Lawyers and tax advisers
- Consultants, coaches, business developers
The combination of financial investment with active support (“smart money”) explains the need for a unique skillset within a changing regulatory environment. This is why the Business Angel Institute organizes a specialized training program.
