So you want to be an angel investor? Here's what you need to know

WITH a growing community of startup companies in the technology and sustainability sectors - and some unicorns going on to successful public listings, individual high net-worth investors are making very early stage investments a part of their investment strategy.

Angel investment clubs and syndicates have sprouted up with the wave of interest from investors seeking to be involved in the emerging start-up ecosystem.

These investors take a punt at a very early stage of a startup's life cycle. They can offer monetary support and strategic guidance to the entrepreneurs, who also benefit from the mentorship and experience of individuals who have achieved success with their own companies and businesses.