Der Angel-Investor
Example: Der Angel-Investor unterstützte das Start-up mit Kapital und Rat.
Definition
"Angel investor" refers to an individual who provides financial support and advice to start-ups or early-stage companies, usually in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt. This type of investor plays a crucial role in helping new businesses grow and succeed.
Etymology
The term "Angel investor" originates from the early 20th century Broadway theater scene in New York, where wealthy individuals who funded productions were called 'angels.' The name was later adopted in the business world to describe those who financially support start-ups, metaphorically acting as 'angels' by rescuing fledgling companies.
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"Der Angel-Investor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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