Erin Lowry, Columnist

Is Angel Investing a Good Way to Build Wealth?

It’s not right for everyone, but it’s a compelling option if you want to put a small percentage of your money to work.

Where to invest?

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Look around and you’d see a digital-era gold rush. There’s hype about cryptocurrencies, NFTs and GameStop-gate, not to mention the continued rise of the stock market, which many are watching through their Robinhood apps. Although some people will amass wealth through these assets, there is another form of investing that’s piqued my interest as of late.

In researching different ways to build wealth, I was struck by the opportunities VC and angel investors have for not only generating returns but also shaping the future.