Analysis

May 21, 2020

What's happened to the angels?

Some angel investors have flown the nest — but far from all.


Amy Lewin

13 min read

Claire Munck, CEO of Be Angels

Venture capital investment into European startups is slowing down. 

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Photo of Elizabeth Pauchet, angel investor
Angel investor Elizabeth Pauchet.
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Jenny Tooth, chief executive of UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA).
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Luigi Amati, president of Business Angels Europe.
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Photo of Deepali Nangia, angel investor
Angel investor Deepali Nangia.
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