For the majority of accredited investors, putting funds in an early-stage startup is no better than pissing thousands of dollars down the drain.
In the past, angel investors have been multi-millionaires, even billionaires. They are classified as “sophisticated” or “experienced,” primarily because they can afford to pour $25,00o, $50,000 or more into over a dozen early-stage startups.
To succeed at the high-stakes, low-odds investment game, you’ll need a diverse portfolio of high-calibre companies.
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