Analysis

April 6, 2023

Which operator angels in the DACH region are writing the most cheques?

The most active operators and founders based in the DACH region investing into European startups


Business angels are often the first money into a startup — and play a crucial role in getting them off the ground. They can write cheques quickly, share hard-won advice and provide a signal to VCs that an idea is good enough to invest in.

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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the DACH region and the future of work, and writes Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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