Angel investment refers to the process in which individuals, often referred to as "angel investors" or "angel funders," provide capital to early-stage startups or entrepreneurs in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt in the company. These investors are typically high-net-worth individuals who are interested in supporting and financially backing promising business ventures. Angel investors usually invest their personal funds, unlike venture capital firms that manage pooled funds from various sources. Angel investments are usually made during the early stages of a company's development, often when it's too risky for traditional lenders or larger investment firms to get involved. These investments can provide startups with the necessary capital to develop their products, build a team, and establish a foothold in the market. In return for their investment, angel investors receive a stake in the company. This can take the form of common stock, preferred stock, or convertible debt, depending on the terms of the investment. The goal for angel investors is to eventually see a return on their investment when the company achieves significant growth, becomes profitable, and possibly goes through an exit event such as an acquisition or an initial public offering (IPO). Today in our Podcast Series – Talks That Matter, we have with us one of the brightest and youngest Angel Investors – Tej Kapoor. Tej has over 15 years of experience in the VC industry. He invested in several businesses in the e-commerce, logistics, content, media, internet and B2B information industries. His work experience spans various geographies including the United States Of America, India, China and the United Kingdom. Currently, he is Managing Partner at IvyCap Ventures, previously he was Global partner at Fosun and Head of Fosun RZ Capital India and South East Asia. He managed several portfolio companies and investment teams in multiple geographies. Tej has made 40+ angel investments in a personal capacity. He’s looking to invest in exciting early and growth-stage technology companies. Welcome, Tej to Mentor Talk. Tej my first question has two parts – (1) Tell our viewers and listeners, what attracted you to the idea of angel investing. And what has been your investment experience like in India? (2) How do you typically evaluate potential investments? (3) What value do you bring to the startups you invest in other than the actual investment? (4) What is your expected timeline for returns on investment? How do you handle risks and failures in your investment portfolio? Thank you so much Tej for joining me in this conversation. Brief yet very informative. Angel investors often play a crucial role beyond just providing financial support. They may offer valuable business advice, mentorship, industry connections, and strategic guidance to the startup founders, leveraging their own experience and expertise to increase the chances of the company's success. Thank you so much for watching this Podcast Series. I will you again next week same time. Good Bye until Then.