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 skill set within a changing regulatory environment. This is why the Business Angel Institute organizes a specialized training program.