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Angel Investors Profit From Slumping Markets

Affluent investors increase investments, despite market downturn

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 18, 2008 4:26 PM CDT

(Newser) – The bearish market hasn't stopped angels from acting like bulls, Portfolio reports. Angel investors, those who fund start-ups and small companies, are profiting from Wall Street's woes: Reduced private equity funding has made angels the go-to source for capital, improving their bargaining position and giving... Read full story »

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