b'How to Legally Raise Private MoneyFor non-real estate businesses, angel investors and venture capitalists may be available sources of funding. You should explore these options. However, these types of investors may cost you more in terms of owner-ship in your company or returns than ordinary private investors. In return, they can help you launch your product or service and scale it in a way you wouldnt be able to accomplish on your own. Consider the trade-offs be-fore making a decision to accept funds from these types of investors. Even if they agree to fund your business they may still require skin in the game, such as a cash contribution on your part, which you can get from private investors using the principles described in this book.8'