Short answer: Gatsbie has more than 4,000 business angels in its investor database, searchable by sector, stage and location, with each angel's investment focus. Founders can browse them for free; contact details are part of the paid plans.
Why angels matter at pre-seed
At the very earliest stage, before a fund will look at you, angels are often the first cheque. They decide alone or in small groups, can move in weeks, and many bring experience in your industry and introductions to funds for your next round.
What you will find in Gatsbie's angel list
- 4,043 business angels, plus angel groups and syndicates listed with the funds
- Their investment focus: sectors, stages and where they invest
- Contact details for paid plans
How to approach an angel
- Pick angels who know your market. An angel who built a logistics company understands your logistics startup in five minutes.
- Look for a shared connection. Same school, same former employer, same city: a shared link makes a reply far more likely.
- Keep the first email short. What you do, the traction you have, how much you raise and why them.
- Follow up once, a week later, with one new piece of progress.
Are you an angel?
If you invest in startups and want founders who fit your focus to find you, use the Nominate an angel button in Gatsbie. We check every nomination before adding it to the list.