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... > social science subjects > business and management > entrepreneurship > new venture management > entrepreneurship financing and economic development > business angels
social science subjects > business and management > finance > investment (finance) > business angels
social science subjects > business and management > entrepreneurship > raising capital > business angels
... > social science subjects > business and management > finance > financial management > raising capital > business angels

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business angels  

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  • Business angels are an important source of capital to early-stage ventures. They invest in high-potential companies and entrepreneurs who are unlikely to be able to raise more debt or to attract financing elsewhere. [Source: Encyclopedia of New Venture Management; Business Angels]

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