Angel investing is when individuals put money into companies in the private market in exchange for equity. Checks typically range from $1,000 to $100,000 per deal, and most angels spread their capital across many startups to build a diversified portfolio.

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The hardest part of getting started with angel investing isn't capital, it's access. Good deals move through networks of founders, operators, and established investors - not public listings.

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Angel Squad aims to solve this. Members get deal flow sourced by Hustle Fund, an early-stage venture firm that's backed hundreds of startups, plus education on how to evaluate companies and a community of 2,500+ investors across 50+ countries. You skip the years of network-building and start seeing quality deals on day one.

In order to angel invest, yes, and the SEC has outlined requirements on this here. (The plus side is: more people qualify than they realize once retirement accounts and investments are factored in.)

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With that said - being a member of Angel Squad does not require accreditation, and many Squad members join for the community and education experience. We also reimburse you for the exam costs if you choose to take the Series 65, which is an option to become accredited.

Deals are shared through our community platform and email, each with a memo covering the company, founders, terms, and investment thesis. If you’re interested, you commit through AngelList, with minimums typically starting at $1,000 per deal. Legal paperwork, wires, and tax documents are handled by the platform. There is no requirement to invest in each deal (or any for that matter).

Less than most people expect. Through syndicates, checks often start at $1,000 per deal.

Check sizes vary by experience and conviction. Newer angels often write $1,000 to $5,000 through syndicates. More established angels write $10,000 to $50,000 per deal, sometimes $100,000+ on high-conviction bets. Active angels typically deploy anywhere from $10,000 to $250,000 per year across 10 to 25 deals.

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In Angel Squad, some members stick to micro-checks ($1k-$2k) to maximize diversification. Others write $10,000 to $25,000 checks on deals they have strong conviction on. Consistency and diversification matter more than any single check size.