What are angel investment networks?

Angel investors are private investors with high net worth. They invest in a startup at its seed stage in exchange for a significant share in the company. They invest capital without the proven success of a company’s business model.

A group of angel investors consisted of HNWIs and business people, is called an angel investment network. They invest in a company that has high growth potential even if it comes with a higher risk. Your company must have a promising business model to deliver higher returns in the future to win their favor. Angel investors help businesses in the initial stage when they do not have a final business model but require quick access to capital.

Individual angel investors can invest from S$25k to S$100k, whereas angel investing groups can invest from S$250k to S$750k. Most of the business angles in Singapore prefer to invest in retail, hospitality sectors, and business services.

One of the most popular angel investment networks in Singapore is BANSEA. It is short for Business Angel Network South East Asia. It provides capital at an early-stagy to the entrepreneurs that have a unique idea with high growth potential. Their companies must offer opportunities for high returns on investment in an existing market that can be expanded internationally or in a developing market.