Angel investors make money through exits: acquisitions or IPOs. Returns follow a power law — most returns come from 1-2 companies in a portfolio. GitDealFlow's engineering momentum data provides the objective signal layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What returns do angels expect?
10x+ on winners to compensate for losses. Typical angel portfolio: 50% fail, 30% return 1-2x, 15% return 3-5x, 5% return 10x+. GitDealFlow helps tilt the odds by identifying startups with real momentum.
How long do angel investments take to return?
7-10 years on average. Angel investing is illiquid — plan to hold each investment for a decade.