RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Business Angels in Germany JF The Journal of Private Equity FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 50 OP 58 DO 10.3905/jpe.2000.319977 VO 4 IS 1 A1 Gary M. Cadenhead A1 Jürgen Weber A1 Malte Brettel A1 Cyril Jaugey A1 Cornelius Rost YR 2000 UL https://pm-research.com/content/4/1/50.abstract AB Empirical examination of business angels in Germany reveals a thriving market for investment opportunities and investor satisfaction. Although angels accept less than 10% of the opportunities offered, Germany's informal equity investors provide an important resource to bridge the financing gap for entrepreneurial startups having capital requirements under 1 million DM. The majority of angels interviewed bring a wealth of business acumen, as well as personal networks and industry knowledge, to assist their management teams.