Why do people want to get involved in startup angel investing?

The reasons for angel investing vary by investor. Some angel investors look at angel investing as a way to diversify their portfolio to include a high risk, high return asset class. Some angel investors just want to give back to entrepreneurs and support the teams, companies, and missions in which they believe. Some angel investors want to stay current and active and learn about new technologies, businesses, ideas, and people. Some angel investors view it as a networking opportunity. Still others get involved with startup investing for any combination of the above reasons.