# Angel Tier

The Angel tier is Built By DAO's entry point for individual accredited investors who want to support affordable housing while participating in DAO governance.

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### 😇 Angel Tier Overview

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|   💰 Investment  |  💎 BLTBY Rate |   ⏱️ Vesting  |  🗳️ Governance |
| :--------------: | :------------: | :-----------: | :-------------: |
| **$10k - $250k** | **100 per $1** | **12 months** | **1.5× - 3.0×** |

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**🎯 For:** Individual accredited investors

**🔒 Cliff:** 3 months before tokens begin vesting
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### 📊 Angel Subtiers

#### Angel 1: $10,000 - $25,000

| Benefit                   | Value                 |
| ------------------------- | --------------------- |
| 🗳️ Governance multiplier | 1.5×                  |
| 💎 BLTBY allocation       | 1M - 2.5M             |
| 📊 Reports                | Quarterly             |
| 🎉 Events                 | Annual investor event |

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#### Angel 2: $25,001 - $50,000

| Benefit                   | Value             |
| ------------------------- | ----------------- |
| 🗳️ Governance multiplier | 1.8×              |
| 💎 BLTBY allocation       | 2.5M - 5M         |
| 📊 Reports                | Quarterly         |
| 🎉 Events                 | Annual + mid-year |

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#### Angel 3: $50,001 - $100,000

| Benefit                   | Value                     |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| 🗳️ Governance multiplier | 2.2×                      |
| 💎 BLTBY allocation       | 5M - 10M                  |
| 📊 Reports                | Quarterly                 |
| 🎉 Events                 | All investor events       |
| 📞 Access                 | Periodic leadership calls |

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#### Angel 4: $100,001 - $175,000

| Benefit                   | Value                       |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| 🗳️ Governance multiplier | 2.6×                        |
| 💎 BLTBY allocation       | 10M - 17.5M                 |
| 📊 Reports                | Quarterly + special updates |
| 🎉 Events                 | All investor events         |
| 📞 Access                 | Quarterly leadership calls  |

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#### Angel 5: $175,001 - $250,000

| Benefit                   | Value                       |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| 🗳️ Governance multiplier | 3.0×                        |
| 💎 BLTBY allocation       | 17.5M - 25M                 |
| 📊 Reports                | Quarterly + special updates |
| 🎉 Events                 | All events + VIP access     |
| 📞 Access                 | Monthly leadership access   |
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### 🎁 What You Receive

#### 🎫 Angel NFT

Soul-bound NFT proving investor status:

| Feature             | Description                  |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| 💳 Display          | Visible in your wallet       |
| ✅ Verifiable        | Provable on-chain            |
| 🔒 Non-transferable | Cannot be sold or moved      |
| 📜 Permanent        | Lifetime proof of investment |

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#### 💎 BLTBY Tokens

100 BLTBY per $1 invested:

| Feature      | Description                  |
| ------------ | ---------------------------- |
| ⏱️ Vesting   | Subject to 12-month schedule |
| 🔓 Claimable | After 3-month cliff          |
| 💹 Tradeable | Once vested                  |
| 🎯 Utility   | Use within DAO ecosystem     |

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#### 🗳️ Governance Power

Enhanced voting power:

| Feature        | Description                        |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| 🔢 Base        | Your EQTBLT voting (if applicable) |
| ✖️ Multiplied  | By Angel tier multiplier           |
| 📋 Participate | In all governance votes            |
| 🔒 Ceiling     | Subject to 4× overall cap          |

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#### 📊 Investor Reports

Regular updates including:

* 📈 Financial performance
* 🏗️ Project progress
* 🏠 Portfolio updates
* 📊 Market analysis
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### ⏱️ Vesting Schedule

#### Timeline

```
Investment Date
        ↓
    [Month 1-3: Cliff Period]
        ↓
    Month 4: 25% vested (cliff release)
        ↓
    [Month 4-12: Linear vesting]
        ↓
    Month 12: 100% vested
```

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#### Monthly Breakdown

| Month | Cumulative Vested |
| ----- | ----------------- |
| 1-3   | 0% (cliff)        |
| 4     | 33%               |
| 5     | 44%               |
| 6     | 56%               |
| 7     | 67%               |
| 8     | 78%               |
| 9     | 89%               |
| 10-12 | 100%              |

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#### Claiming Tokens

| Step         | Action                        |
| ------------ | ----------------------------- |
| 1️⃣          | Connect wallet to DAO app     |
| 2️⃣          | Navigate to Investor → Claims |
| 3️⃣          | Click "Claim Vested Tokens"   |
| 4️⃣          | Approve transaction           |
| 5️⃣          | BLTBY transferred to wallet   |
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### 📋 Investment Process

#### Step 1: Express Interest

| Action                         | Method            |
| ------------------------------ | ----------------- |
| 📝 Complete interest form      | Online portal     |
| 📞 Initial consultation call   | Scheduled meeting |
| ❓ Answer preliminary questions | Eligibility check |

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#### Step 2: KYC Verification

Required documentation:

* 🪪 Government ID
* 📍 Proof of address
* 📋 Accreditation verification
* 💰 Source of funds (if required)

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#### Step 3: Review & Agreement

| Document                    | Purpose             |
| --------------------------- | ------------------- |
| 📄 Investment memorandum    | Full details        |
| 📋 Token purchase agreement | Legal terms         |
| ⚠️ Risk disclosures         | Understanding risks |
| ✍️ Signatures               | Final commitment    |

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#### Step 4: Fund Transfer

| Method             | Description               |
| ------------------ | ------------------------- |
| 🏦 Wire transfer   | Traditional banking       |
| 💳 Crypto transfer | USDC preferred            |
| 🔐 Escrow          | Funds held until complete |

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#### Step 5: NFT Minting

Upon fund confirmation:

| Action               | Result             |
| -------------------- | ------------------ |
| 🎫 NFT minted        | To your wallet     |
| ⏱️ Vesting created   | Schedule activated |
| 📧 Welcome materials | Sent via email     |
| 📊 Dashboard access  | Portal enabled     |
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### 📋 Eligibility Requirements

#### Accredited Investor Status

Must meet ONE of:

| Criteria        | Requirement                                        |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| 💵 Income       | $200k+ individual or $300k+ joint for past 2 years |
| 🏠 Net worth    | $1M+ excluding primary residence                   |
| 📜 Professional | Series 7, 65, or 82 certification                  |
| 🏢 Entity       | $5M+ in assets                                     |

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#### KYC Requirements

| Document               | Purpose               |
| ---------------------- | --------------------- |
| 🪪 Valid government ID | Identity verification |
| 📍 Proof of address    | Recent utility bill   |
| 📋 Accreditation docs  | Status verification   |
| 💰 Source of funds     | For larger amounts    |

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#### Geographic Availability

| Region             | Status                               |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------ |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Available (excluding certain states) |
| 🌐 International   | Select jurisdictions                 |

Check current availability with investment team.
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### 🗳️ Governance Participation

#### Voting Power Calculation

```
Base Power = √(EQTBLT Balance) × 100
Investor Power = Base Power × Angel Multiplier
Final Power = min(Investor Power, Base × 4)
```

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#### Example Calculation

| Factor                | Value      |
| --------------------- | ---------- |
| 🏠 EQTBLT Balance     | 5,000      |
| 🔢 Base Power         | 7,071      |
| ✖️ Angel 3 Multiplier | 2.2×       |
| 📊 Calculated Power   | 15,556     |
| 🔒 4× Ceiling         | 28,284     |
| **🗳️ Final Power**   | **15,556** |

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#### Voting Rights

Can vote on:

* ✅ All governance proposals
* ✅ Treasury decisions
* ✅ Policy changes
* ✅ Strategic direction
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### 📈 Upgrading

#### Upgrade to Higher Subtier

| Action         | Result                        |
| -------------- | ----------------------------- |
| 💰 Add funds   | Additional investment applied |
| 🗳️ Multiplier | Upgraded to new level         |
| 💎 New tokens  | Vest separately               |
| 🎁 Benefits    | Enhanced                      |

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#### Upgrade to VentureOne

If total reaches $500k+:

| Step          | Action                      |
| ------------- | --------------------------- |
| 1️⃣           | Upgrade path available      |
| 2️⃣           | VentureOne NFT issued       |
| 3️⃣           | Enhanced benefits activated |
| 4️⃣           | Contact investment team     |
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<details>

<summary>⚠️ Risks &#x26; Tax Considerations</summary>

#### Investment Risks

* 📉 Token value may fluctuate
* 🏗️ DAO performance not guaranteed
* 📜 Regulatory environment may change
* 💻 Technology risks exist

Review full risk disclosures in investment agreement before investing.

#### Tax Considerations

* 💰 Token receipt may be taxable
* ⏱️ Vesting events may trigger taxes
* 📈 Token sales subject to capital gains
* 👤 Consult qualified tax advisor

**This is not tax advice.**

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<summary>📞 Support</summary>

#### Angel Investor Support

| Channel          | Detail                         |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------ |
| 📧 Email         | <angel-support@builtbydao.com> |
| ⏱️ Response time | 48 hours                       |
| 📞 Calls         | Quarterly Q\&A sessions        |

#### Resources

* 📊 Investor dashboard
* 📚 Educational materials
* 💬 Community channels

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### 🚀 Next Steps

1. 📝 Complete interest form
2. 📞 Schedule consultation call
3. 📋 Begin KYC process
4. 📄 Review investment documents
5. 💰 Fund your investment
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## 🔗 Related Pages

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[Investment Options](/investors/options.md)
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[Overview](/investors/invest.md)
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[BLTBY Token](/token-economy/bltby.md)
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[Voting Power](/governance/voting.md)
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