Band of Angels
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
- Primarily Portugal
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- FinTech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Health Tech
- Blockchain
- Crypto
About
Band of Angels, established in 1994, is recognized as the first hightech angel investment group in the United States. With 150+ angel investors, predominantly hightech executives, the group focuses on investing both time and money in new, cuttingedge startups. The firm has funded over 400 companies, having achieved 97 profitable M&A exits and 17 IPOs. The Band convenes monthly in Silicon Valley and facilitates additional deal flow and engagement across California. They operate Special Interest Groups (SiGs) focusing on various industries, where they evaluate and mentor startups, guiding them through the investment process.
Band of Angels, established in 1994, is recognized as the first hightech angel investment group in the United States. With 150+ angel investors, predominantly hightech executives, the group focuses on investing both time and money in new, cuttingedge startups. The firm has funded over 400 companies, having achieved 97 profitable M&A exits and 17 IPOs. The Band convenes monthly in Silicon Valley and facilitates additional deal flow and engagement across California. They operate Special Interest Groups (SiGs) focusing on various industries, where they evaluate and mentor startups, guiding them through the investment process.
Investment Thesis
They are focused on Seed stage high technology and life science companies with strong teams, proprietary technology, and big markets.
Team
Ian Sobieski
PhD Chairman
Asli Gozoren Executive Director
Tim Taylor Presentation Coach
Ed Canty CFO
Ron Collett Deal Screening
Software
Mike Maszy Deal Screening and SiG
Life Sciences
Richard Pivnicka Deal Screening
Generalist
Vinod Mahendroo Deal Screening
Generalist
Rob Hess Deal Screening
Generalist
Jack Guedj Venture Capital SiG
Garrett Gilbertson Los Angeles SiG
Larry Kelly Energy SiG
Portfolio
Atraverse Medical
Materna Medical
Rock Paper Coin
Algenesis
Bluejaÿ
Healionics
NuvOx Pharma
safeBVM
Clinical Maestro® by Strategikon
ON24
Pulmonx
OtoSense