angel investment

noun

A form of private equity financing in which an individual (an angel investor), provides capital to a startup or early-stage business in exchange for equity or convertible debt.

Meanings

nounangel investment (countable and uncountable, plural angel investments)

plural angel investments

  1. countableuncountablebusinessA form of private equity financing in which an individual (an angel investor), provides capital to a startup or early-stage business in exchange for equity or convertible debt.
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