They
are persons (natural or legal) that invest capital and contribute
their know-how and experience to companies with a high growth
potential.
They increase the probability of survival of the start -
up companies with their funding and managerial experience.
They use to invest between 15.000 € and 400.000 € in
every project but they generally invest below 80.000 €.
They are a bridge to overcome the investment gap that exists
between the funding of people close to the entrepreneurs
(themselves, family and friends), and the official venture
capital firms.