Business Angel
Individual investor providing capital to startups in exchange for equity.
Real World
Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden from BBC's Dragons' Den are classic business angels — they invested £50,000 in Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae Sauce in 2007, providing both capital and industry contacts that grew it into a £30m brand.
Exam Focus
Distinguish business angels from venture capital funds in answers — angels invest personal money and offer mentoring; this distinction earns marks.
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