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I stopped investing through syndicates because I missed the direct mentorship angle. Writing a direct check allows me to sit on advisory boards, take midnight calls from founders, and actually add strategic value beyond capital.
Joining syndicates is the absolute best way for new angels to build deal flow without needing a massive network. You get to leverage the lead investor’s due diligence and back high-profile startups with check sizes as small as $1,000.
Explores the benefits of joining syndicate pools led by experienced deal leads versus writing direct personal checks into early-stage companies.