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How to start trading?
If you are 18+ years old, you can join FBS and begin your FX journey. To trade, you need a brokerage account and sufficient knowledge on how assets behave in the financial markets. Start with studying the basics with our free educational materials and creating an FBS account. You may want to test the environment with virtual money with a Demo account. Once you are ready, enter the real market and trade to succeed.
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How to open an FBS account?
Click the 'Open account' button on our website and proceed to the Trader Area. Before you can start trading, pass a profile verification. Confirm your email and phone number, get your ID verified. This procedure guarantees the safety of your funds and identity. Once you are done with all the checks, go to the preferred trading platform, and start trading.
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How to withdraw the money you earned with FBS?
The procedure is very straightforward. Go to the Withdrawal page on the website or the Finances section of the FBS Trader Area and access Withdrawal. You can get the earned money via the same payment system that you used for depositing. In case you funded the account via various methods, withdraw your profit via the same methods in the ratio according to the deposited sums.
Angel Investor
Angel Investor
What are angel investors
Angel investors are high-net-worth individuals who invest their own money in early-stage companies or startups, usually in exchange for an ownership stake. A typical angel investment ranges from $25 000 to $100 000, but figures can vary depending on the business size. Beyond cash, angel investors provide valuable knowledge and skills and act as mentors to growing companies.
Angel investors vs. venture capitalists
Angel investors provide capital to companies in return for ownership. So do venture capitalists. Let’s see the differences between them.
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Angel investors |
Venture capitalists |
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Status |
An individual |
A company |
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Source of funds |
Own money |
Fund investors’ money |
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Average funding amounts |
Under $1 million |
Over $1 million |
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Type of business |
Startups and small businesses |
Medium to large companies |
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Investment stage |
Early stage |
Mostly later stage |
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Control in the company |
No (only advisory role) |
Yes (board seat) |
Advantages and disadvantages of angel investing
Raising capital from angel investors has several advantages over other funding methods.
- Angel investments are less risky than bank loans because the invested capital does not have to be paid back.
- Angel investors share their industry expertise and business contacts as they hold an interest in your business.
- They can join your business at a very early stage.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of angel investing.
- Angels take a 10% to 50% ownership stake in exchange for financing, which means you give up some control.
- Finding the right angel investor can take time.
- Since angels provide their own funds, the invested capital may be lower compared to venture capitalists.
How to find an angel investor
The easiest way to find an angel investor is to search through services such as Angel Capital Association or Angel Investment Network. Upload your business proposal to the website (it is confidential) and wait for a perfect match with investors.
Don’t forget about networking. Local conferences, business forums, and industry events can be a great chance to find your angel investor. Finally, many successful startups attracted family members or friends as angel investors. So take a closer look at your surroundings.
How to become an angel investor
Today, anyone with financial capabilities can become an angel investor. But before 2016, you had to be an “accredited investor” and have an individual annual income of $200 000 or a net worth of at least $1 million.
Why become an angel investor? Some seek high returns (but the risks are high, too). If it all works out, angels can earn 100 times their initial investment or even more. Others are passionate about business and want to support local entrepreneurs and share their expertise. No matter the goals, angel investors are very important to small business development.
2022-07-27 • Updated
