Disruption Hits Early-Stage Venture Capital

Disruption Hits Early-Stage Venture Capital

Venture capitalists specialize in backing companies that are looking to change and innovate a specific market, so it’s a bit meta that their industry is now the one being disrupted. New funding sources, such as AngelList and WeFunder, have been popping up over recent years, offering entrepreneurs different options when looking to raise capital. And although these services haven’t yet been around for all that long, their presence has been felt and by all measure they seem to be a force to be reckoned with.

AngelList is one of the players leading the way. The company offers a platform for startups and angel investors to create profiles, connect with each other and complete investment rounds. AngelList’s recently...