Many entrepreneurs start their business with 1 of 2 possible mindsets. Either they will set the world on fire and utilize venture capital funding and eventually sell stock to the public or be acquired by a publicly traded company, or they will utilize their friends and family to invest in the business and grow slowly and organically. Both of these groups should now consider angel investors. Here are 5 facts that every entrepreneur should know:
$20 Billion in Annual Angel Investment - According to the Angel Capital Education Foundation angel investors pledge $20 billion to startup businesses; whereas, total venture capital funding is only $300 million and state funding comes in at about $500 million. Friends and family are responsible for approximately $60 billion in small business investment each year.
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