The angel investor
Example: Angel investor provides early funding to startups in exchange for equity
Definition
"The angel investor" refers to an individual who provides financial support to early-stage startups or entrepreneurs, often in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt, playing a crucial role in the initial funding phase to help new businesses grow and succeed.
Etymology
The term "angel investor" originates from Broadway theater, where wealthy individuals called 'angels' would provide money to produce plays. This concept was later adopted in entrepreneurship to describe those who offer early financial backing to startups, acting as benefactors who make new ventures possible.
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"The angel investor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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