Where to find angel investors

Before you start looking for investors to invest in your startup, remember that angel investors are simply individuals who are interested in startups and have the money to invest. It is useful to identify who your ideal investor would be, to help you narrow down your search.

Approach angel groups
Raising funding and finding multiple investors is time-consuming. An angel group has already done the work for you and can get you in front of investors fast. There are a lot of angel groups in the UK, you can search for your nearest angel group via the UK Business Angel Association.

Do your research
Search on Google, read the news on investments, review angel lists, use LinkedIn etc.

Tap into your network
Tell everyone you know that you’re raising funding, you never know who you might know that knows someone, that knows someone…

Join an accelerator
Startup programmes often have a built-in funding element and expose you to investors via demo days and networking events.

Join a coworking space
A coworking space can be an interesting place to network and meet other businesses that have had investment and may be willing to share their connections with you.

Go to networking events
Put yourself in the shoes of an investor, where would they hang out? What kind of networking events would they attend? Go where the investors go and have your pitch ready to casually slip into conversation.

Ask your accountant
Most accountants will have a variety of clients, some who may happen to be angel investors or people in your industry who can help.

Contact your bank
This may not be an obvious one but if you can get in touch with a relationship manager at your bank they may be able to put you in touch with someone.