Investment is important to the founder of an early-stage startup because it pays for the team, the infrastructure, and the prototypes that are needed for them to grow. To a business angel, early-stage investment is important because it allows them to obtain a significant equity stake at a low valuation. This gives them the ability to influence the direction of the startup and by extension the outcome of their investment.

Seed investment took a hit during the Covid 19 pandemic, with business angels and venture capital funds (VCs) electing to put more of their capital into late-stage startups such as unicorns with valuations over $1 billion, according to Crunchbase.

As the pandemic recedes, it is becoming clear how profoundly Covid has accelerated digitalisation across the global economy. Covid has created an ideal environment for fintech companies to grow exponentially and deliver strategic valuations for their investors.

The journey from investing in a promising startup to exiting with a high return on investment (ROI) requires close monitoring every step of the way.

When looking to invest in a startup, there are several factors that need to be considered. Of course, a good return on investment is at the top of the list, but there are other variables that need to align for an investor to see a viable opportunity. 

Angel investing should be an adrenalin rush. You'd think that the more start-ups you invest in, the bigger the rush gets.

While the yearly returns (IRR) of the average angel investor are between 25% and 30% (according to numerous independent studies), the majority of angel investors are losing money. 

This too shall pass. It may be hard to envision right now, but if history has taught us anything, it is that from the ashes, an opportunity arises. 

Unless you’re living under the rock in a very remote part of the world, with limited access to the outside world, or unless you’re Jared Leto...