What is Angel Investor?

A high-net-worth individual who provides early-stage funding to startups in exchange for equity.

An angel investor is a high-net-worth individual who provides capital to early-stage startups, typically in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. Angel investors usually invest their own personal funds, unlike venture capitalists who manage pooled money from institutional investors.

Angel investments typically range from $25,000 to $500,000, though some angels invest millions. They often provide not just capital but also mentorship, industry connections, and strategic guidance to founders.

Key Characteristics of Angel Investors

  • Invest personal funds (not institutional money)
  • Typically invest in pre-seed or seed stage startups
  • Often have entrepreneurial or industry experience
  • May join angel groups or syndicates for deal flow
  • Accept higher risk in exchange for potential high returns

Angel Investor vs Venture Capitalist

While both provide funding, angel investors use personal wealth and typically invest earlier and smaller amounts. VCs manage institutional funds, invest larger sums, and usually enter at later stages with more structured terms.

Full Angel Investor guide · the Angel Investor rounds we track are listed below.

Datapile · Round

Angel rounds

$74M raised across 5 disclosed Angel deals.

Latest round · Sep 23, 2026 · RSS

Total raised
$73.8M
Rounds
5
Countries
3
5 results
Cumulative USD raised · weekly
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DateCompanyAmountRoundSectorCountryLead investors
Sep 23, 26AlphaYoda
AlphaYoda is a Metz-based fintech company that has developed technology to measure the financial impact of controversies affecting companies. Their tool detects controversies, analyzes their materiality, and estimates the potential financial hit by monitoring over five million sources. The company targets banks, asset managers, and private equity funds, aiming to make reputational risk as clear and actionable as standard financial data.
$900KAngelFintechFranceUndisclosed
Sep 07, 26Juliang Guangqi
Juliang Guangqi is a Shanghai-based quantum computing startup developing superconducting quantum computing technology, including chips, control equipment, software, and complete systems. The company has completed development of its first and second-generation chips and is working on a third generation, with a chip containing over 100 quantum bits already packaged. They have generated revenue from quantum chip sales and related business, and are seeking to connect chip development with manufacturing and customer applications.
$41.4MAngelDeepTechChinaGuoxin Fund, Fosun Capital, Junshan Capital
Aug 18, 26Xinyang Micro
Xinyang Micro is an underwater sensing chip startup that develops acoustic perception modules for underwater robots, starting with swimming pool cleaning robots. The company aims to enhance the autonomy of underwater robots by using advanced CMUT technology to improve perception in challenging underwater environments.
$1.6MAngelDeepTechChinaPeak Ventures, Infini Capital
Jul 20, 26LegendSpace
LegendSpace is a Chinese startup focused on developing AI-driven liquid rocket engines. The company aims to significantly reduce rocket engine development cycles using its 'Prime' intelligent research platform, which integrates AI simulation and additive manufacturing. This funding round will support their testing and production capabilities.
$29.5MAngelDeepTechChinaVitalbridge, Yuanma Lüdong, Shangshi Capital+2
May 28, 26Eazzy
Eazzy is a home services startup that connects households with trained service professionals for installation, maintenance, repair, resale, and buyback requirements. The company focuses on the home services and appliance management segment, aiming to enhance customer experience through technology and AI-powered solutions. With the recent funding, Eazzy plans to expand its operations across the NCR region and broaden its service offerings.
$440KAngelConsumerTechIndiaIndustry founders, Corporate leaders
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