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Angel investor

Also: Angel

An individual investing their own money into early startups, often ex-founders or operators.

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Angels move fast and add hands-on help; syndicates and rolling funds now let them write bigger combined cheques.

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Episodes on Fundraising

Trust Over Likability: How Charles Hudson Built a 450-Company Portfolio

First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter · 31 August 2026

Trust Over Likability: How Charles Hudson Built a 450-Company Portfolio
The Buzzword That's Killing Your Pitch: Billy Chan on Alfred Travel

Pick My Brain with Alan Jones · 26 August 2026

The Buzzword That's Killing Your Pitch: Billy Chan on Alfred Travel
Building with Atoms and Bits: 5 Founders Making Hard Tech in Australia | HEO, Alloy, Vexev, Zabidou, Antares

Oversubscribed with Brendan Hill · 20 August 2026

Building with Atoms and Bits: 5 Founders Making Hard Tech in Australia | HEO, Alloy, Vexev, Zabidou, Antares
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Related terms

Pre-seed

The first outside money, usually raised on an idea, a prototype and a team rather than real traction.

Lead investor

The investor who sets the terms and price of a round and usually takes the biggest cheque.

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