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# What happens after you apply

> The application process explained — what each stage means and what to expect.

## The pipeline stages

Your application moves through a series of stages in AngelHub. You can see the current stage of your application in your entrepreneur portal at any time.

### Created

Your application has been received and is waiting for initial review by an Assessor. This stage typically lasts a few days to two weeks depending on the group's workload.

You do not need to do anything at this stage. If you have additional information you would like to share, wait until you are contacted.

### Screening

An Assessor is actively reviewing your application. They may contact you with questions via the Q\&A tool in your AngelHub portal. Respond promptly and thoroughly — the Assessor is forming a view on whether your company is ready to pitch, and your responsiveness is part of that assessment.

This stage typically lasts one to three weeks.

### Pitching

You have been invited to pitch to the angel group. The group admin or Project Lead will contact you with the details — date, time, format, and any requirements (slide deck format, time limit, Q\&A process).

Prepare thoroughly. The pitch is your opportunity to make a strong first impression on the investors who will be deciding whether to invest in your business.

### Due Diligence

The angel group has decided to investigate your business more thoroughly. A Project Lead has been assigned to coordinate the process.

This is a significant stage — it means the group is genuinely interested. It is also demanding. You will be asked for detailed information across multiple areas of your business. Respond promptly and completely to every request.

Typical DD runs 6–8 weeks. See [Responding to questions during DD](/entrepreneurs/responding-to-questions) for guidance on what to expect.

### Closing

The group has decided to invest. Legal documentation is being prepared. You will work with a solicitor on the investment agreement and shareholders agreement.

Do not arrange independent legal representation at this stage if you cannot afford it — many angel investments proceed with the entrepreneur using the group's solicitors. Ask the Project Lead what is expected.

### Completed

The investment has completed and funds have been transferred. Welcome to having angel investors. Stay in touch with your investors — regular updates, prompt responses to questions, and transparency about both progress and problems will serve you well.

## If your application is declined

Declines are common and are not a reflection of your worth as a founder. Angel groups have specific criteria — stage, sector, geography, risk appetite — and many good businesses are simply not the right fit for a particular group at a particular time.

If you are declined, you are entitled to ask for feedback. Not all groups provide it, but many do. Use any feedback to improve your pitch and application before approaching the next group.

You can reapply to the same group in the future if your circumstances change.

## Typical timelines

| Stage                | Typical duration      |
| -------------------- | --------------------- |
| Created → Screening  | 1–2 weeks             |
| Screening → Pitching | 1–3 weeks             |
| Pitching → DD        | 1–2 weeks after pitch |
| DD → Closing         | 6–8 weeks             |
| Closing → Completed  | 2–4 weeks             |

Total: 3–5 months from application to completion is typical for a straightforward angel investment. Complex deals or those requiring significant legal work can take longer.