What is a Business Angel?

A business angel puts their own money into early-stage companies. Just as valuable is everything that comes with it — time, advice, experience and access to a network the founders could not otherwise reach.

Time, money and resources

A business angel invests their own time, money, and resources in early-stage projects to assist the founders in making it a successful business.

Skin in the game

A business angel can usually provide much more value than just a cash investment to a startup, but an angel will always invest some cash to have “skin in the game”.

Usually no formal role

A business angel typically does not hold a formal role in the company, though some will join the board or even serve as a de-facto co-founder if skills and needs align.

It starts at five digits

You are a business angel even if you invest just a five-digit sum of any currency in a startup, as the advice and connections you also provide can be the most valuable contribution to the business.

Why You Should Become A Business Angel!

On a personal level, it is deeply rewarding. You get to work with dedicated and smart people of your own choosing, in a field where you have something to contribute.
On a financial level, if you play your cards right, this is a chance for you to earn money. There is nonetheless a risk of losing all capital invested. We are here to guide you through this journey so that you make the best decisions possible.
On a social-impact level, Business Angels are vital for new businesses in need of support when most traditional investors are not prepared to back them. Passion and heart are crucial: an Angel doesn’t do it for the money alone but for the journey.
On a market level, the Nordics lack a strong culture for investing in early-stage companies. Relatively little capital chases startups here, which can mean less competition for good opportunities — and a better chance of finding them before anyone else does.

Learn the craft before you Sign the first termsheet

The NorBAN investment knowledge base covers screening, valuation, term sheets, shareholders’ agreements, tax and exits, written for angels investing in Norwegian companies. Read the introductions for free – then get access to the full knowledge base as a NorBAN member.

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Please note that a prerequisite for membership is that the member engages in early-stage startup investments and/or related business in a way that benefits angel investors or the broader early-stage investment ecosystem. Members found not to fulfil this criteria can be excluded.

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Insider

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Angel Investor

All Insider-level benefits
Free access to angel training and courses from NorBAN
Affiliate memberships with EBAN, SMB Norway and Abelia
Access to Innovasjonsportalen
Access to premium services, training and conferences
One additional user account

Super Angel

All Investor-level benefits
Priority access to events
Partner profiling with logo
Personal support by staff
Involvement in projects
Two additional user accounts for partners

Only for high net-worth individuals with 25+ angel investments doing active portfolio support!

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