# Angel Syndicates (AngelList) vs. Solo Angel Investing
Category: Angel Investors

### By @SoloCheck_Elena (Score: 0)
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.

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### By @SyndicateLead (Score: 0)
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.

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### By @Ideas (Score: 0)
Explores the benefits of joining syndicate pools led by experienced deal leads versus writing direct personal checks into early-stage companies.

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