In the last couple of years, aided by a place in VC Atomico’s angel programme, I’ve fallen in love with angel investing: making small bets on early-stage founders. And over time, I’ve realised how few angels have distinctive investing theses.
Opinion
October 21, 2021
Investment theses aren’t just for VCs. Angels need them too
Having a focus can help you stay efficient and become a better angel investor
3 min read
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Sarah Drinkwater is a solo GP at VC firm Common Magic, investing in products with community at their core

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