Do you see angel investing as much more than just putting up the money? Are you willing to risk your money and work hard, even though you know the chances of success are slim? Do you get a thrill from helping others? Or, are you looking for investors in your company who will provide real engagement and expertise as well as funds?

This book is for angels and entrepreneurs who want to understand some of the potential pitfalls of angel investing and how to avoid them or, at least, lessen their impact. So, if you want to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses, or if you are an entrepreneur who wants to build successful relationships with angel investors, read on.

Authored by Peter Cowley with help from many angels and entrepreneurs, this book includes plenty of anecdotes about failures (and successes) and lessons learnt, the hard way. Described as a listenable reference book, it can be completed in one sitting, yet it contains guidelines and checklists to help angels and entrepreneurs on their journey from first meeting to eventual success or demise.

About the book: The most listenable business book for angels and entrepreneurs. Written by serial entrepreneur and seasoned angel investor Peter Cowley, this book describes the key ingredients for becoming an invested investor and what it takes to work with an invested investor whilst guiding you through the business journey.

Aimed at angel investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in start-ups, The Invested Investor shows what it takes to be an angel investor that adds more than just money and best practice for working with angels. You will learn from the experiences of serial entrepreneurs, seasoned angel investors, and many more from the start-up ecosystem. The book intends to help you reduce mistakes, increase honesty, and create more successful exits. It will guide the listener on how to raise a start-up and build a scale-up.