Angel investors are accredited individuals who invest in private companies. They often provide mentoring and advice as well as capital. Angel investors typically learn about and discuss investment opportunities with other investors they know. Forming angel groups allow these individual investors to get together on a regular basis to review deals that have been screened through a formal review process. In angel groups investments are made by one or more individuals at their own discretion, acting alone or in syndicate. Angel funds, on the other hand, make investments on behalf of shareholders.

Why should investors join an angel group?
Angels receive many benefits from belonging to angel groups:

	A structure for prescreening deals
	Exposure to more deals, while maintaining individual privacy
	Expert insight on potential investments
	Shared time and expense for due diligence
	Deal syndication to leverage personal investments
	Camaraderie with other business leaders

If you are interested in joining or want more information about an established angel group in Washington state, please contact: