An increasing number of individuals are venturing out on their own, eager to become the next Elon Musk or Michael Dubin. Early-stage startups rely on angel investors to help drive critical growth. An investment provides entrepreneurs with much-needed funds in exchange for equity and strategic relationships. In 2016, roughly 305,000 angels invested $24.6 billion in companies across the country. To better understand how to increase your chance of landing an angel investor, I sought insight from Jeremy Larner, an angel investor who has helped finance over 100 startups (including Dollar Shave Club and Postmates.com). Below are Larner’s tips.
