2025 WRAPPED
Play Money 2025:The year we built something big together
A year of founders funded, angels activated, and deals that moved the needle.
START YOUR ANGEL JOURNEYBY THE NUMBERS
2025 Snapshot
The numbers that tell the story of our incredible year together.
1,000+
Total investments by the community
50+
Successful SPVs launched
$5M+
Invested through Play Money in 2025
40%
Were first-time angel investors
WHAT WE LEARNED
Insights from 2025
The lessons that shaped how we build and invest together.
People invest when people they trust invest
Community-driven deals consistently outperformed solo pitches. Trust is the ultimate currency.
Short videos captured attention faster than full memos
Founders who led with video saw 3x higher engagement than traditional pitch decks.
Angels love mission-driven founders
Companies with clear social impact attracted more diverse investor pools and faster closes.
Social proof drives first checks
Seeing who else invested was the #1 factor in converting new angel investors.
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