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The Allure Of Angel Investing

March 20, 2008

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Angels are the new venture capitalists. Sound like a bold statement? Not so if you look at recent statistics.

Angel investing has been on a consistent upswing since 2003, and it is attracting high-net-worth individuals who want to take a more proactive approach to early-stage investing. According to Ernst & Young, since 2000, the number of venture capitalists has declined by 50% while the number of angel groups has more than doubled.

Andre Peschong, Bridgewater Capital

Full Story: http://www.forbes.com/finance/2008/0 ... ox_inl.html
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