Opinion

November 2, 2022

Lessons from working with 100+ angels — what founders need to know

From building a list to sending an email, here’s how to approach angels


Miruna-Ioana Girtu

Angel investors are key to a healthy startup ecosystem — they’re often the first money into a company, helping great ideas and teams get off the ground. 

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