{"id":28560,"date":"2019-06-10T11:38:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T03:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=28560"},"modified":"2021-11-18T13:20:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T05:20:14","slug":"angel-investor-vs-venture-capitalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-nz\/blog\/post\/angel-investor-vs-venture-capitalist\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Investor vs Venture Capitalist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-28561\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/analysis-businesswoman-chart-955447-1024x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/analysis-businesswoman-chart-955447-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/analysis-businesswoman-chart-955447-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/analysis-businesswoman-chart-955447-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/analysis-businesswoman-chart-955447-640x401.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/analysis-businesswoman-chart-955447-1200x752.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/analysis-businesswoman-chart-955447-1920x1203.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have an idea for a business? If so, you\u2019ll need capital to transform your vision into a reality. Angel Investor vs Venture Capitalist, who should you pitch to?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many options to consider when seeking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundingcircle.com\/us\/small_business_loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funding for your small business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One is to look for investors. If someone believes in your idea, they may be willing to invest in it in exchange for equity in the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such individuals are known as angel investors. However, they aren\u2019t the only parties that could potentially invest in your business. You might also consider seeking funding from venture capital firms, or VCs. These are businesses devoted to investing in startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering, \u201cWhich is the best option?\u201d It\u2019s important to understand that there\u2019s no right answer for everyone. You need to consider the pros and cons of each before making a decision for your business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, keep the following points in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Pros &amp; Cons of Angel Investors<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angel investors have access to substantial capital, which they invest in business ideas they believe will succeed. Coming to an agreement with such an investor can thus <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/dave-kerpen\/angel-seed-funding-success.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that extend beyond simple business financing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart angel considers their investment opportunities carefully. If one chooses to fund your business, it\u2019s a good sign they feel strongly about its potential. That means you have someone on your side who may be as passionate about this venture as you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This often makes it easier to forge connections in your chosen industry. After all, angel investors have a financial interest in your success. They frequently choose to invest in businesses they can actively help grow. If an angel comes across an entrepreneur looking to start a business in a sector they\u2019re familiar with, they\u2019ll be more comfortable making an investment, knowing they can introduce said entrepreneur to other important industry figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you have to remember that an angel investor is still an individual person. The amount of money they can justifiably invest is somewhat limited compared to other options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Pros &amp; Cons of Venture Capitalists<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venture capitalist firms aren\u2019t individuals. They\u2019re entities that consist of numerous professional investors, board members, executives, business management specialists, and more. Additionally, the money they invest comes from a wide range of sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means they have greater capital to invest in your business than angel investors do. That\u2019s the main benefit they offer. On top of that, because they specialize in helping businesses succeed, venture capitalists can offer valuable resources and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t downsides to working with VCs. Again, angels choose to invest in your business because they are passionate about it. As a result, they are often more willing to remain loyal if they don\u2019t see immediate returns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VCs, on the other hand, make investments with the primary goal of making a profit for their firm. This means they are more aggressive about demanding results. Because of this, VCs often take on enough equity in companies to play major roles in their growth. If their ownership share exceeds 50%, VCs can even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2012\/07\/unpacking-vcs-strange-instinct\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get rid of the company\u2019s founders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It helps to carefully determine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/ryanfrankel\/2015\/07\/13\/the-pros-and-cons-of-raising-venture-capital\/#682f8be51d7c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much money you need to raise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid giving away too much of your company in order to justify larger investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all factors you need to consider when deciding where to seek investments. Do you want the benefit of major funding, in exchange for less control over your business, or can you accept less capital in exchange for more freedom?\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answering these questions honestly is key to making the right decision for your business goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"m_-7168080008014476735m_4511505840784017013gmail-sh-color-black m_-7168080008014476735m_4511505840784017013gmail-sh-color\">Rae Steinbach is a graduate of Tufts University with a combined International Relations and Chinese degree. After spending time living and working abroad in China, she returned to NYC to pursue her career and continue curating quality content. Rae is passionate about travel, food, and writing.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>This article does not constitute legal advice.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>The opinions expressed in the column above represent the author\u2019s own.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\"><b>Start managing your legal needs with Zegal today<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/startup-consider-crowdfunding\/\">READ MORE: When Should Your Start-Up Consider Crowdfunding?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have an idea for a business? If so, you\u2019ll need capital to transform your vision into a reality. Angel Investor vs Venture Capitalist, who should you pitch to? There are many options to consider when seeking funding for your small business. One is to look for investors. 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