What would you use the money for? What does the angel investor expect from you in return for the money? Without answers to those two questions, it's really har

What would you use the money for? What does the angel investor expect from you in return for the money? Without answers to those two questions, it's really hard for anyone to decide whether it's a good decision or not. There are always strings and charitable people always get something out of their charity, regardless of whether it's simply good feelings (I'm a good person, I helped someone, my money is going to a good cause) or something material (I'm going to control some of this company). If you feel like you can use his connections, perhaps you could tell him that you don't feel comfortable accepting money at this point, but it would really help if he could connect you with some people. Essentially, I'm seconding what Michael Dorfman said.