If You’ve Invested More Than $100k in The Stock Market, You Should Be Angel Investing: 5 Reasons Why

Every person invested in the stock market should also be an angel investor.

If you’ve got more than $100k in the stock market but have never made an angel investment, hear me out.

Reason #1: It makes the world a better place.

Entrepreneurs are problem solvers. Angel investing is the most direct way to support these risk takers who are trying to make the world a better place.

Reason #2: Directly contribute to economic development in your area.

When you invest in startups you’re supporting job creation and growth of the local economy. If you also provide mentorship, you directly influence the lives of the founders and shape them as individuals.

Reason #3: Stay relevant, make friends, and have fun.

As an angel investor, you’re privy to the latest technologies and business models. You also join a community of like-minded investors who can become friends. It’s also a ton of fun.

Reason #4: Opportunity for financial return.

95% of gain is made by the time a company gets listed on the public markets. That said, making strong returns in angel investing is hard. Join an angel syndicate to de-risk it.

Reason #5: You can add ‘investor’ to your Twitter/LinkedIn bio.

You only need to make one angle investment, good or bad, before you’re allowed to put ‘investor’ in your Twitter or LinkedIn bio.

If you have more than $100k in the stock market, consider making your first angel investment.

You’ll support the next generation of problem solvers, contribute to local economic development, expose yourself to a new asset class, and flex on your network.

Not sure how to start? Stay tuned for part 2.