How to Attract Angel Investors to Your Startup
Getting angel investors interested in your startup isn’t just about asking for money—it’s about showing that your venture is worth backing. I’ve worked with founders across industries who came to the table with strong ideas but struggled to secure funding because they hadn’t figured out what investors really wanted. The key is understanding how to package your business, your team, and your opportunity in a way that answers the one big question on every angel investor’s mind: Why you, and why now? In this article, I’m going to walk you through how to position your startup so it grabs attention and earns investment—from crafting your pitch to building investor relationships that matter. Have a Business Plan That Holds Up to Scrutiny Every investor I talk to asks for one thing right away: a clear, well-structured business plan. Not a vague pitch deck filled with buzzwords, but a real plan that shows you’ve thought through how the business will operate and grow. Your plan should walk thro...