Band of Angels was the first high-tech angel investment group in the USA and continues today, with weekly member events, monthly deal pitch dinners, and millions of dollars of annual investment into 20+ startups each year
We are a formal group of 165+ angel investors, mostly former and current high tech executives, who invest their time and money into new, cutting edge, startup companies. Since the Band's inception in 1994 as the first organized high-tech angel investment group in the USA, we have funded 400+ companies with 97 profitable M&A exits and 17 IPOs. The entire Band meets monthly in Silicon Valley to formally consider 3 startups selected from among the 50+ that are screened each month by the Band deal selection process. Additionally, to facilitate deal flow and engagement from Southern California to Northern California, we hold a Special Interest Group (SiG) meeting in Los Angeles for members and companies located there.
Mentoring Session
MENTORING
Most of the Band’s investments receive mentoring and guidance from the Band members. The industry-specific Special Interest Groups (SiGs) meet monthly and a great opportunity to socialize the deal and receive early feedback and enthusiasm.
Virtual Band of Angels Deal Dinner
INVESTMENT
The Band meets monthly to formally consider 3 startups selected from among more than 50 that are screened each month by the deal selection process. Band members collaborate in the due diligence and invest as individuals.
Band of Angels Summery Party
COMMUNITY
The Band works well because of the exclusive and experienced nature of its membership. The members are generally successful high technology founders or executives that are interested in investing in high-risk startups.
“Over the past 10 years, the Band of Angels invested in both of my companies (Practice Fusion and iBeat). I have pitched hundreds of investors and found the Band to be more experienced, thoughtful, and effective than any other group.”