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Startup Fairy Tales and Other Tall Tales That Venture Capitalists Tell

Growthink Blog

Through connections, or through a chance meeting at a networking or social event, an angel investor hears the entrepreneur's story, likes them and their technology, and on the spot, writes a check to provide the company with its first outside financing. For most companies, it is simply a non-starter.