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Angel investor

An angel investor is an individual who invests their own money in an early-stage startup, usually in exchange for equity, a SAFE, or convertible debt.

Accurate as of Jun 5, 2026

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Lead investorA lead investor usually commits meaningful capital, negotiates key terms, and helps coordinate the financing syndicate.Strategic investorA strategic investor is an investor that backs a startup partly or primarily for business reasons beyond direct financial return.AcceleratorAn accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.

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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.