Introduction
Capital is the rocket fuel of entrepreneurship. In order for any company to succeed and make a grand idea into a successful business, it will have to find funding to achieve its potential. There are numerous ways for startups to acquire the financing they need to continue growing. These include crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital, business incubators and accelerators, competitions, loans, grants, and various government programs. Depending on the situation of the company, there is an appropriate time for implementing each of these options. In this section, we will discuss who angel investors are, the benefits and drawbacks of pursuing this funding avenue, and considerations for selecting and winning over the right angel investor.