How to Start Angel Investing: Steps to Get Started

If you're curious about how to start angel investing, there are numerous platforms available to help you get started. One of the most innovative options I've found is Let’s Play Money, a platform designed to simplify your entry into the world of angel investing. It also provides smart ways to mitigate the risks associated with early-stage investments.

Here’s why I believe Let’s Play Money is a great starting point:

1) Free Education: For many, the idea of angel investing can feel overwhelming because there’s so much to learn. Let’s Play Money simplifies this by offering bite-sized, easy-to-digest educational content that helps you grasp the essentials without feeling lost. Once you sign up, they send you customized educational materials that are both practical and tailored to your needs.
i) Let’s Play Money provides video tutorials, eBooks, and webinars, ensuring every level of investor can confidently learn at their own pace.

1) Vetted Deals Only: A major challenge in angel investing is doing proper due diligence. Let’s Play Money does the hard work for you by providing pre-vetted investment opportunities. This means you don’t have to be an expert or spend hours researching – they’ve already done it for you.
i) Let’s Play Money provides video tutorials, eBooks, and webinars, ensuring every level of investor can confidently learn at their own pace.

1) Customized Weekly Opportunities: One of the most convenient features of Let’s Play Money is that they send you personalized weekly investment opportunities. This gives you the flexibility to invest in projects that resonate with you or pass on those that don’t, while still staying up-to-date on the latest innovations.
i) Let’s Play Money partners with a wide range of startups, from tech to sustainability, allowing you to select deals that match your interests or social impact goals.

1) SPVs Created Automatically: A standout feature of the platform is the automatic creation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for each investment. This adds a layer of security, ensuring that every investment is part of a structured, legal entity – all at no cost to either you or the founder.
i) This ensures that investors have a pooled, manageable stake in startups without the need for individual contracts or additional paperwork.

1) Order Desk Flow: Instead of hunting for investment opportunities, Let’s Play Money curates and organizes them for you. This allows you to focus your time on reviewing and deciding rather than researching.
i) Their easy-to-navigate dashboard presents opportunities based on your previous selections, making investing seamless.

1) A Fun Way to Explore Innovation: Angel investing isn’t just about returns – it can also be an exciting way to discover cutting-edge innovations. Let’s Play Money connects you with a community of fellow investors, giving you the chance to share insights and learn together. As co-founder Cheryl Kellond puts it, “It’s like retail therapy, only you’re buying investments instead of shoes—which can have a much better return and impact on the world!”

To get started with Let’s Play Money, you will need to confirm your status as an accredited investor. This requirement ensures that you're eligible to invest in early-stage ventures.
* To meet be recognized as an accredited investor you need either $200,000 in annual income or over 300k combined for couples annually, or $1 million in net worth, excluding your primary residence.

Other Platforms to Explore

While Let’s Play Money offers a streamlined way to begin angel investing, other platforms like WeFunder and Republic also provide opportunities through equity crowdfunding. However, in my experience, these platforms can sometimes be more challenging to navigate compared to Let’s Play Money’s user-friendly system.

No time like the present to get started - and here is the link to take action now and explore the possibilities! https://app.letsplaymoney.com/welcome?community_code=SHTM

Here’s to investing in women entrepreneurs, building wealth and making an impact!

Catherine Gray
CEO SHe Angel Investors
Author | TEDx Speaker
Podcast Host, Invest In Her
Producer, Show Her the Money Movie

Watch my Ted talk here!
https://youtu.be/Ms-tROEeLn4