angel investors for startups

Angel investors are typically entrepreneurs themselves. They differ from venture capitalists in that they are investing their own hard-earned money into your company rather than that of institutional investors. They typically invest upwards of $25,000 all the way to $500,000.

Here are various sources of angel capital. Don't waste your time chasing investors more than an hour's drive from where your company is situated. Both angel and venture capital investing are face-to-face relationships. If something starts to go wrong at an investment, the investor wants to be able to reach it in no more than an hour's car commute. They do not want to have to jump aboard a plane to hold an impromptu meeting with the management team.

It always amazes us how many first time capital seekers waste dollars couriering business plans overnight to a party on the opposite coast after the briefest of telephone or email conversations. Then they are shocked to realize that even small deals require multiple face-to-face meetings which they cannot afford.

Please note that this site does not in any way endorse any of these organizations and urges caution and a healthy dose of skeptiscism when dealing with all money middle-men and middle-women.

www.investorscircle.net National organization of angel investors

The Angels' Forum, LLC Silicon Valley/Bay Area organization of angel investors

Axxon Capital Axxon Capital is a venture firm that targets women and minority businesses.

The Dinner Club Mid-Atlantic organization of angel investors

Angel Investors Funding Mid-Atlantic organization of angel investors

Ohio/Midwest Angels Midwest organization of angel investors

Midwest Angels Midwest organization of angel investors

Walnut Ventures New England organization of angel investors

NYNMA New York organization of angel investors

Mindfirst Canadian organization of angel investors

Alliance of Angels Seattle organization of angel investors

Technology Capital Network (MIT) Boston organization of angel investors

Techcoast Angels California organization of angel investors

Central Coast Angel Network Central California organization of angel investors

International Angel Network California organization of angel investors

Isabella Capital Fund Isabella contributes intellectual and financial capital to early stage, women-led businesses

Angel Capital Network Sausalito California angel network

Angel Deals

SpencerTrask Match-making service for entrepreneurs and angel investors.

British Venture Capital Assn United Kingdom organization of angel investors

Tribe of Angels A community of angel investors for the Jewish business community.

Seraph Capital Forum Seattle angel investor network for matching investors with women entrepreneurs.

Springboard Enterprises A national angel investor network for matching investors with women entrepreneurs.

Women's Business Center of NOVA Provides a match-making service for women entrepreneurs and angel investors in north Virginia.

Women's Technology Network Provides a match-making service for women entrepreneurs and angel investors in San Francisco.

Women Angels A match-making service for women entrepreneurs and angel investors in the mid-Atlantic region.

Angel Investor News

Angel Capital Summit The Professional Alliance of Angel Investors

Atlanta Technology Angels Angel Investors in Atlanta

Band of Angels Former Group of Technology Executives

Gathering of Angels Rumor has it this group charges big bucks for the privilege of presenting to its members

Hub City Angels Angel investors in New England

New Mexico Angel Investors Group

Las Vegas based group of private investors

Australian Angel Investors Australian based group of private investors

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