r/angelinvestors

Community Overview

About r/angelinvestors

The due diligence hub for high-growth startups and angel investors. Stress-test your pitch deck, validate valuations, and discuss venture mechanics.

The community at a glance

r/angelinvestors is a Subreddit for Angel Investors with roughly 36K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Angel Investing topic page.

Roughly 9K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Startup, Investment, and Pre Seed. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Advice Requests.

On Reddit
36K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +9K members
Growth: +31.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1 members
  • 2014: 1 members
  • 2015: 4 members
  • 2016: 3 members
  • 2017: 28 members
  • 2021: 3K members
  • 2022: 1K members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 3K members
  • 2025: 22K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 580 members
  • Jan: 544 members
  • Feb: 437 members
  • Mar: 555 members
  • Apr: 474 members
  • May: 410 members
  • Jun: 562 members
  • Jul: 614 members
  • Aug: 477 members
  • Sep: 161 members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    9 posts in the past month
    1. NYC Founder Seeking $150K SAFE — Matched & Manufacturing Secured
    2. Looking for investors to buy island hotel for turning to a resort.
    3. [Seeking $250k] Not a tech startup. Rural infrastructure (Volumetric Concrete) in a 10,000 sq mile market with zero competition.
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    NYC Founder Seeking $150K SAFE — Matched & Manufacturing Secured · Looking for investors to buy island hotel for turning to a resort. · [Seeking $250k] Not a tech startup. Rural infrastructure (Volumetric Concrete) in a 10,000 sq mile market with zero competition.
    9
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Looking to raise $500k pre-seed. Struggling to find thesis-fit. Need advice.
    2. Advice needed. I have a production company at seed stage currently in pre-pro on a genre feature with an industry vet crew, we're running a crowd equity raise, but investors aren't biting
    3. Pilot Launch Advice Needed
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Looking to raise $500k pre-seed. Struggling to find thesis-fit. Need advice. · Advice needed. I have a production company at seed stage currently in pre-pro on a genre feature with an industry vet crew, we're running a crowd equity raise, but investors aren't biting · Pilot Launch Advice Needed
    4
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Early-stage career platform (300–500 users) seeking angel or sponsor support
    2. Seeking Investment - UK Niche HR SaaS
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Early-stage career platform (300–500 users) seeking angel or sponsor support · Seeking Investment - UK Niche HR SaaS
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Help. We are completely overwhelmed building our startup
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Help. We are completely overwhelmed building our startup
    1

Topics

  • Startup
    120 posts in the past month
    1. [Seeking $250k] Not a tech startup. Rural infrastructure (Volumetric Concrete) in a 10,000 sq mile market with zero competition.
    2. Help. We are completely overwhelmed building our startup
    3. Seeking small checks for a publishing house startup
    #1
    Startup
    [Seeking $250k] Not a tech startup. Rural infrastructure (Volumetric Concrete) in a 10,000 sq mile market with zero competition. · Help. We are completely overwhelmed building our startup · Seeking small checks for a publishing house startup
    120
  • Investment
    59 posts in the past month
    #2
    Investment
    59
  • Pre Seed
    57 posts in the past month
    1. 19yro starting a company
    2. Seeking small checks for a publishing house startup
    3. Advice needed. I have a production company at seed stage currently in pre-pro on a genre feature with an industry vet crew, we're running a crowd equity raise, but investors aren't biting
    #3
    Pre Seed
    19yro starting a company · Seeking small checks for a publishing house startup · Advice needed. I have a production company at seed stage currently in pre-pro on a genre feature with an industry vet crew, we're running a crowd equity raise, but investors aren't biting
    57
  • Investor
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for investors to buy island hotel for turning to a resort.
    2. Investor's Perspective: Tier List of Verticals for Q2 & Q3 2026
    3. Looking for investors
    #4
    Investor
    Looking for investors to buy island hotel for turning to a resort. · Investor's Perspective: Tier List of Verticals for Q2 & Q3 2026 · Looking for investors
    43
  • Angel
    39 posts in the past month
    1. What are some red flags to watch out for when raising investment from angels?
    2. Looking for angel investors for semiconductor platform
    3. Early-stage career platform (300–500 users) seeking angel or sponsor support
    #5
    Angel
    What are some red flags to watch out for when raising investment from angels? · Looking for angel investors for semiconductor platform · Early-stage career platform (300–500 users) seeking angel or sponsor support
    39

Flair

  • Consumer / B2C (Marketplaces, D2C, Social, Apps)
    67 posts in the past month
    1. How to Value Your Company Before Talking to Investors
    2. How did you become a successful Angel Investor ? How did you start?
    3. NYC Founder Seeking $150K SAFE — Matched & Manufacturing Secured
    #1
    Consumer / B2C (Marketplaces, D2C, Social, Apps)
    How to Value Your Company Before Talking to Investors · How did you become a successful Angel Investor ? How did you start? · NYC Founder Seeking $150K SAFE — Matched & Manufacturing Secured
    67
  • SaaS / B2B (Software, Cloud, Enterprise tools)
    61 posts in the past month
    1. The best way to find investors
    2. Investor’s Perspective: 1 Fundraising Tip for Every Vertical
    3. Community App
    #2
    SaaS / B2B (Software, Cloud, Enterprise tools)
    The best way to find investors · Investor’s Perspective: 1 Fundraising Tip for Every Vertical · Community App
    61
  • DeepTech / AI (Proprietary algorithms, hardware, science-led IP)
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Stop pitching VCs. Most of them dont actually know what they doing
    2. I will become your partner and invest $ in your project
    3. Which / which type of VC firms are best suited for AI startups that need more than capital?
    #3
    DeepTech / AI (Proprietary algorithms, hardware, science-led IP)
    Stop pitching VCs. Most of them dont actually know what they doing · I will become your partner and invest $ in your project · Which / which type of VC firms are best suited for AI startups that need more than capital?
    20
  • Hardware / Robotics (Physical products, manufacturing, IoT)
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Getting funding when you have literally nothing
    2. Looking for An Angel Investor ASAP.
    3. Seeking investor to expand commercial construction company in GA
    #4
    Hardware / Robotics (Physical products, manufacturing, IoT)
    Getting funding when you have literally nothing · Looking for An Angel Investor ASAP. · Seeking investor to expand commercial construction company in GA
    12
  • FinTech (Payments, Banking, Web3 Infrastructure, Insurance)
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Question for the angels here who have written checks before.
    2. 50% Partner Needed
    3. Raising R1.5M (~$80K) for a Fintech Platform Turning Donor Funds into Controlled Vouchers for Informal Retail
    #5
    FinTech (Payments, Banking, Web3 Infrastructure, Insurance)
    Question for the angels here who have written checks before. · 50% Partner Needed · Raising R1.5M (~$80K) for a Fintech Platform Turning Donor Funds into Controlled Vouchers for Informal Retail
    11

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/angelinvestors for?
Best for Angel Investors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/angelinvestors free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/angelinvestors have?
Roughly 36K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/angelinvestors on?
r/angelinvestors runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/angelinvestors cover?
On the Hive Index, r/angelinvestors is organized under Angel Investors.
How do I join r/angelinvestors?
You can join r/angelinvestors by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Angel Investing communities like?
Communities for angel investors and early-stage investors looking to meet founders, share deal flow, and learn the craft. LinkedIn and Facebook groups connect thousands of investors globally, with curated Slack communities offering more intimate access for experienced practitioners.