The role of business angels in the innovation economy of tomorrow

In the world of startups and innovation, Business Angels Syndicates play an essential role as engines for growth and innovation. Such investors act as catalysts for developing promising companies by providing financial support, valuable expertise, strategic advice, and access to valuable networks.

In this episode, Jasper Wognum converses with Frank Appeldoorn, partner at Arches Capital. Frank shares his insights as a member of a Business Angels Syndicate that collectively invests in promising software startups. Frank has accumulated a wealth of experience in discovering and supporting promising software startups. Over the years, he has invested capital and utilized his deep knowledge and valuable network to help early-stage companies grow.

In the podcast, Frank explains how it all began as an angel investor, what it entails to pitch as a startup, and the secrets behind successful investments. What makes a typical angel investor and what do they look for when selecting investments? Listen in as they delve deeper into adding value to startups and driving growth.