AngelList supports potential investments in a wide variety of industries. However, certain industries are restricted or subject to extended review and approval on a case-by-case basis based on applicable laws, regulations, and banking partner requirements. Investments in these sectors could face delays in processing or may even be rejected. The list of affected industries is subject to change based on evolving regulations and bank partner guidance.
Restricted Industries
- Adult Entertainment
- Cannabis/Marijuana
- Gambling
- Hemp
- Mountaintop Removal Mining
- Natural Resource Extraction in UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Pawnbroker/Pawn Shops
- Payday Lenders
- Private Prisons and Immigration Facilities
- Psychedelics
- Shell Banks
- Sportsbetting
- Unregulated Crypto Brokers
- Weapons/Defense