One clear map for backing
startups worldwide.

Why this exists

Most guides to angel investing quietly assume you are an accredited investor in the United States. But founders — and the people who back them — are everywhere now. The mechanics of a SAFE are the same in Bogotá as in Boston; the rules, paperwork and tax breaks are not.

Back Startups separates the two. The how-to guide covers the universal playbook — routes in, instruments, diligence, and how startup returns actually work. The four regional desks then handle what changes locally: who can invest, which platforms and networks matter, and the tax angle that can make or break the maths.

What we cover

• United States (US): The deepest angel market on earth — accredited-investor rules, SAFEs, and a QSBS tax break found nowhere else.
• Latin America (LATAM): A young, fast-growing scene led by Brazil and Mexico, where dollars and local syndicates back the next regional champions.
• Europe (EU): Dozens of ecosystems under one continent — with the UK’s SEIS/EIS reliefs among the most generous startup incentives anywhere.
• Asia-Pacific (APAC): From Singapore and Bengaluru to Sydney and Jakarta — the world’s largest, most diverse set of startup markets.

What we are — and aren’t

We are an independent educational resource. We are not a broker, a platform, a fund, or an adviser. We do not sell securities, take custody of money, or tell you what to invest in. When it is time to actually invest, you do that through properly regulated platforms and networks — the ones we help you find.

How the content is written

Regional overviews are drawn from public regulatory and industry sources. Because specifics — investor thresholds, tax-relief conditions, which platforms operate where — move over time, we keep the copy at an overview level and point to primary sources for anything you would rely on. If something reads as out of date, treat the regulator’s current guidance as authoritative.