SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND LEARN ALL ABOUT ANGEL INVESTORS

What actually is an angel investor?

Maybe you know the term already, or maybe you don’t. Traditionally, the definition of an angel investor is known to be an individual of high net worth, who provides financial assistance to startups and/or entrepreneurs. Angel investors usually help startups/entrepreneurs get the ball running, by assisting with an initial one-time or ongoing injection of financial backing to help the business get off the ground.

Angel investors meet STOKR

Perhaps the above paragraph isn’t completely new information for you. But here is something new and exciting we want to share: you can be an angel investor on STOKR.

“But I’m not worth billions of dollars?”, you might ask yourself. And that’s totally fine. At STOKR you can invest from as little as €100 into the next big thing. And why does that make you an angel investor? Because you, and a bunch of other #EverydayInvestors like yourself, are helping to fund businesses you truly believe in. You’ll be assisting ventures to get their feet off the ground, to get their ideas listened to, and to get their innovation fuelled.

Generally, it’s known that angel investors have the power to make comments and suggestions to venture owners because of the high funding they have injected. However, through the STOKR interface, you’ll be able to communicate directly with the venture owner on the comments tab of our STO detail page. No matter how little, or how large you’ll be investing in the startup; your thoughts and questions will be heard. You can also checkout what other investors apart of the STOKR community are asking about the venture - as all comments are accessible to view for every user. Also, each project is reviewed by industry experts before it goes live.

We also offer an educational aspect: Investing 101. This is an interactive part of our interface that teaches you about how the blockchain works, how to use cryptocurrency, and much more. More excitedly, we’ll be regularly adding new learning blocks onto the 101s, which means once you’ve finished a certain topic, you can begin the next one shortly after.

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Why are angel investors so important?

Angel investment has existed for centuries, however the concept of angel investors as this effective channel of funding has emerged and grown more over the past decades. Combined with a rapid growth in technology and innovation, we can see exactly why now is the time for angel investment.

Angel investors mainly focus on how to help the startup take their first steps. This is with a strong spotlight on innovation, which later converts into economic growth. For venture owners, this is more appealing than other forms of funding, because they’re sharing the vision of their business with the investors. Angel investors are very hands-on, as they can contribute their skills, expertise, and knowledge with the business (all which can be possible via STOKR).

As a venture owner, attracting angels is always desirable, but not always easy. When you’re stuck competing with thousands of other SMEs, it’s a bit tough to have your ideas heard. This is where STOKR steps in: we’re here to connect our angels with our future unicorns.

To wrap up

As mentioned before, you can easily become an angel investor on STOKR. Registration as an investor is free and can be completed in a matter of quick and simple steps. We don’t charge our angels for their investments, nor do we earn commission when your investment brings back returns. Head to our website, and click on “become an investor”.

(A hot tip: the first 100 registered investors will be receiving a special surprise from us, and the first 1000 will receive an exclusive, early adopters badge on their STOKR profile.)

Our STO public rounds haven’t gone live yet, so we suggest to get registered ASAP, so then when the STO is live, you won’t lose any time and can get stuck into it right away!

For more general information, visit our home page, and follow us on our social media links in the bottom right corner of this page.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Angel investors are traditionally known to be investors of high net worth, who help startups & entrepreneurs get their feet off the ground.
• Investors on STOKR can be angel investors - you can invest from as little as €100 into unicorns.
• Angel investment has been rapidly growing over the last few decades due to rapid growth in technology and innovation.
• Angel investors are very attractive for venture owners, as there is a shared belief about the businesses’ vision. They can also use the angel’s expertise and skills as advice (which can be conducted via the STOKR interface).
• Registration as an investor on STOKR is completely free of charge, and can be done in a matter of simple, quick steps.
• STOKR’s STOs are going live very soon, so now would be the perfect time to register.

Did learning about Angel Investors catch your eye? To invest in innovative companies or to raise investments through the STOKR marketplace, follow this link.

BY EMMA RAHMANI