When does an Angel investor become a VC?

2 pointsUltrapreneur3 comments

At what point does an angel investor become more of a VC? when they're investing more than 1/2 a million? a million? or when they want more then their share of the company.

I've heard of "Angel Investors" giving 100K for 51 or 52 percent of a company... to me this is more of a VC move...

Any thoughts?

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the major difference between an angel and a VC is that the former normally invests his own funds. on the other hand, VCs manage a pool of money invested by others through a fund.

That is a good point, but where do you draw the line between somone wanting to help you, and someone wanting to rape your business.

no one can draw a line like that. everyone wants to see their own investment reap profits.

secondly, VCs mandates are not to rape your business. their goal is to make money. whether they end up raping your business by trying to make money is another topic all together. that is why it is important to find the appropriate VC for your business. if you find the right one and play it right, you should not get 'raped'.

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