We realize that some of you may be at the stage of looking for funding. You may have started out self-funded or bootstrapped. You may have asked friends and family to contribute to your venture. But you have have arrived at a place financially where you need more money infused into the business to expand your technology or grow the number of your employees. Angel Investors are a great place to start before going straight to Venture Capitalists.

Let's look at a few options you have, shall we?

• AngelList - Is a platform for startups to connect with angel investors. Here you can browse startups and investors. You can make your venture a profile and network with others. This is a national scale service and is a great place to look for future connections.
• Gust - Gust provides the global platform for the sourcing and management of early-stage investments. Gust enables skilled entrepreneurs to collaborate with the smartest investors by virtually supporting all aspects of the investment relationship, from initial pitch to successful exit. This is a national scale service as well.
• Charleston Angel Partners - (CHAP) is a member-driven organization composed of Charleston area business professionals who work together to help support high growth economic development in the region. This is a local scale organization.