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Whilst venture capital and angel investing are similar in many ways, much less is known about angel investing. This is because venture capital is largely financed by major institutions who have demanded full reporting. That, in turn, has led to systematic published research. On the other hand, the private nature of angel investing means it is harder to research.

There is, though, some published UK research which offers useful insights into why others have chosen to make angel investments. This may prove a helpful guide to making your own decision. This research includes the report ‘Siding with the Angels’ I have already referred to in Chapter 1. It is well worth reading and can be downloaded free from the NESTA website (www.nesta.org.uk/assets/documents/siding_with_the_angels).

The report’s findings can be summarised under three main headings:

1 Investment outcomes

2 Characteristics of UK angel investors

3 Strategies which improve investment outcomes