It's typically between around 10% and 25% but it can be as much as 40% or more. Angel investment is most suitable if your business has growth potential, and you're willing to give up part ownership in return for investment.
Generally, angel investors aim for a return of 20% to 30% per year on their investments. This target reflects the high risk associated with investing in early-stage startups, many of which may fail.
While there are no hard and fast rules, the most common ways to structure an angel investment is by taking on board a minority stake in the company, or investing in convertible debt.
For an angel investment, the startup's valuation will be compared to those of other businesses using variables like the management team's background, chances of your startup to be successful, details of your product, potential competitions, marketing plan and sales outlets, and any additional investments your startup ...
How to find angel investors Get involved with angel groups and angel investment networks. Attract interest to your business on social media. Attend networking events. Compete in startup events and pitch competitions. Talk with fellow founders. Engage with an incubator or accelerator. Participate in local startup ecosystems.
Angel investors typically take a 10% to 25% share of your business, which leaves you firmly in control. Some venture capital schemes (see below) also stipulate that an investor cannot take larger than a 30% stake in a business, ensuring founders retain control of their business.