Angel Investor Groups in North America: Who Is Still Investing and How to Apply
An angel group is the most practical way for an early-stage founder to reach many angel investors at once: you apply once, pitch to a screening committee, and if members like the deal they invest together, often with one lead negotiating the terms. Famous individual angels rarely take cold pitches; most organised groups publish their criteria and accept applications online. We checked every group below on its own website in October 2026: who is still active, where they invest, what stage they back, the cheque sizes they publish and how to apply.
Quick answer: start with the groups in your region, because most angel groups invest locally. In Silicon Valley that means Band of Angels and Sand Hill Angels, in Southern California TCA Venture Group, in New York New York Angels, in Boston Launchpad Venture Group, in Canada Anges Québec, Maple Leaf Angels or GTAN. Women-led companies anywhere in the US should also apply to Golden Seeds and Pipeline Angels, and climate tech startups to Clean Energy Venture Group.
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North American Angel Groups Compared
Sources: each angel group's own website, checked 26 October 2026. Figures are what the groups publish; criteria change, so read the group's criteria page before you apply.
The 25 Angel Investor Groups in North America for 2027
The groups are ordered by region, west to east and then Canada. Every member of an angel group invests individually, so the amount you raise depends on how many members join your round.
1. Band of Angels (Silicon Valley)
Band of Angels was the first high-tech angel group in the US and has been investing since 1994. It has 150+ members, mostly current and former tech executives, and funds more than 20 startups a year. Its site lists 500+ funded companies, 97 profitable M&A exits and 17 IPOs. It focuses on seed-stage high-tech and life science companies, prefers valuations or caps around $10M, and does not invest in real estate, restaurants, retail or funds. You apply with an online form; a pre-screening committee reviews 50+ deals a month, invites 6 to a screening and picks 3 to present at the monthly Deal Dinner. The Band charges presenting companies no fees.
2. Sand Hill Angels (Silicon Valley)
Sand Hill Angels has backed Silicon Valley founders since 2000 and has 140+ investors. It invests from seed through Series B in technology companies. Applications go through Dealum and are reviewed monthly by special interest groups (Consumer, Enterprise, Life Sciences); selected founders give a 10-minute pitch with 5 minutes of Q&A, then a 35-minute second meeting. Its RAW sessions give founders candid feedback from active investors even before a raise.
3. Life Science Angels (San Francisco Bay Area)
Life Science Angels invests only in life sciences: biotech and therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health, drug discovery and medical devices. Founded in 2005, it has 130 to 150 accredited members and has invested more than $60 million in 100+ companies. It writes one cheque through an LLC, so it appears as a single investor on your cap table, and it charges companies no fees. You need to be a US C-corp with your IP owned by a US entity; companies outside the Bay Area are considered, ideally with a local angel group on board.
4. TCA Venture Group, formerly Tech Coast Angels (Southern California)
TCA Venture Group is the new name of Tech Coast Angels. It has about 400 members in regional networks covering Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena, the Inland Empire and Florida/Georgia, plus five angel funds. Since 1997 it has invested in more than 540 companies and over $300 million in seed and early A rounds. It backs seed, bridge and early A rounds in the US and Canada but prioritises California, and can syndicate larger deals through the Angel Syndication Network. You apply through the Spark or Startup Steroid deal platforms, choosing the network that fits you.
5. Pasadena Angels (Southern California)
Pasadena Angels was founded in 2000 and is now listed as one of TCA Venture Group's networks. Close to 100 members have invested over $75 million in 250+ funding rounds. It wants a US C-corp (or Canadian equivalent) with at least a minimum viable product and completed customer discovery, prefers California but accepts applications from across the US, and funds preferred equity, convertible notes or post-money SAFEs.
6. Alliance of Angels (Seattle and the Pacific Northwest)
Alliance of Angels calls itself the largest angel group in the Pacific Northwest, with 180+ accredited members. It invests in US and Canadian C-corps, prefers companies in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, and is sector agnostic, although most deals are SaaS, AI and life sciences. Most companies it funds raise $500k to $2.5 million for its first investment, and it can lead rounds and invest through its Innovation Fund. Each month it meets about 30 companies, 6 pitch to the screening committee and 3 to the full membership. Note that it uses AI tools to help evaluate applications.
7. Sierra Angels (Nevada)
Sierra Angels started in North Lake Tahoe in 1997 and now meets in Reno/Tahoe and Las Vegas at the same time. Its 50+ members (families, executives and exited founders) back early-revenue seed companies across Nevada and the American West, leading or following and investing individually or through SPVs. Each cycle, the selection committee narrows the applications to three finalists who pitch live to the members.
8. Rockies Venture Club (Colorado)
Rockies Venture Club has 100+ active angels investing from pre-seed to Series A in technology, cleantech and life sciences, with separate applications for each. Its monthly Investor Forums feature 3 to 5 startups with a 5-minute pitch and 10 minutes of Q&A, followed by a 90-minute deep dive, due diligence and an SPV. Selected founders first attend its Pitch Academy workshop.
9. Keiretsu Forum (global, many US and Canadian chapters)
Keiretsu Forum was founded in California's East Bay in 2000 and now has 53 chapters on 4 continents, including Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Boston, Toronto and Vancouver. It suits slightly later companies: applicants are typically in A or B rounds, have already raised $500K to $1.5M from founders, friends and family, usually have revenue and are seeking $500K to $2M. It invests in a wide range of sectors, from software and health care to food and real estate.
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10. Central Texas Angel Network (Austin)
Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) has 140 accredited investors and has invested $142.4 million in 233 companies since 2006. Its members invest in pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds, and you do not have to be in Texas, although US companies are strongly preferred. It accepts preferred equity, capped convertible notes and capped post-money SAFEs, expects more than a proof of concept, and rarely invests in one-person companies. It publishes average pre-money valuations of $4.72M for past pre-seed and seed deals and $11.01M for Series A.
11. Houston Angel Network
Houston Angel Network is a non-profit group that hosts a pitch meeting every month except July and December, with three new companies each time. It looks at pre-seed, seed, bridge and Series A rounds and expects a working prototype and market validation. Deal committees cover energy, life sciences, consumer, tech and aerospace. There is a $100 application fee, and members invest individually or through an SPV.
12. HPA, formerly Hyde Park Angels (Chicago and the Midwest)
HPA is how Hyde Park Angels now presents itself: an early-stage investor that combines a membership of more than a hundred entrepreneurs, executives and venture capitalists with venture capital. It has invested in Midwest startups since 2007, with portfolio exits such as Simple Mills and Factor. It does not publish cheque sizes; contact it through its website.
13. Atlanta Technology Angels (Southeast)
Atlanta Technology Angels invests in technology companies based in the Southeast, especially the Atlanta area. It does 6 to 8 deals a year, investing $100k to $300k per deal, and leads rounds of $300k to $750k, typically as a convertible note with a valuation cap between $2M and $12M. You need at least a working product with meaningful customer testing. Applications close on the last day of each month for screening on the second Thursday of the next month (none in December).
14. New York Angels
New York Angels is one of the oldest US angel organisations and a charter member of the Angel Capital Association. It has invested $180+ million in 365+ startups with 67 exits and receives 1,000+ applications a year. An investment from its members ranges from $100k to $1.5M, with a median of about $500k, and it can lead rounds with its own documents. You apply through Gust; selected companies get 10 minutes to pitch and 5 for Q&A at a monthly screening, then a 2-hour discovery meeting. If your round is about to close, a flash-deal route exists for companies with a signed term sheet and a committed NYA member.
15. Golden Seeds (US-wide, women-led companies)
Golden Seeds has funded women-led companies since 2004 and has 9 chapters with members in 28 states, Washington D.C. and abroad. It has invested over $200 million in 275+ companies. It accepts only US-domiciled companies with at least one woman in an operating C-suite role, mainly in B2B and B2C technology, health care and consumer products. Typical first rounds are $250,000 to $2,000,000 at valuations generally under $10 million. The application costs a non-refundable $50, and it runs information sessions and office hours before you apply.
16. Launchpad Venture Group (Boston and New England)
Launchpad Venture Group members have invested over $125 million in more than 150 startups since 2001. It backs science- and tech-driven companies headquartered in New England that are raising a priced pre-seed, seed or Series A round and target markets of $100M or more. Promising applicants either pitch at Catalyst, a relaxed networking event for 8 to 10 startups, or, if they are entering the market and raising a priced round of $500K to $2M, work with a scouting team of 4 to 5 investors towards its monthly Main Forum.
17. Boston Harbor Angels
Boston Harbor Angels has invested since 2004 and has over 70 active members and over 70 portfolio companies in IT, medical devices, consumer and business products, specialty materials and aviation. It reviews 100+ business plans a month, invites eight companies to a screening meeting and four to the general investor meeting. You apply through Gust, and there is a one-time $400 fee if you are invited to present at the general meeting.
18. Clean Energy Venture Group (climate tech)
Clean Energy Venture Group is a group of 35+ partners with energy and climate experience that has made 60+ investments. It invests in pre-seed, seed and Series A climate tech companies that cut greenhouse gas emissions, usually at valuations under $10 million, and prefers capital-light companies with a commercial product within 12 to 24 months and defensible IP. It works closely with its sister VC firm, Clean Energy Ventures, which can provide follow-on funding.
19. Robin Hood Ventures (Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic)
Robin Hood Ventures has invested in early-stage startups since 1999. Its investments generally range from $250,000 to $1 million, for companies raising $500,000 to $3 million, and it helps syndicate the rest. Its members know software and health IT, hardtech, life sciences and consumer. You must be incorporated in the US, preferably in the Mid-Atlantic, as a C-corp; you apply through DealsWith.
20. Pipeline Angels (US-wide, women and non-binary investors)
Pipeline Angels is a network of women and non-binary investors founded in 2011 and run as a programme of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Its members often act as the friends-and-family round for founders who lack that support. Founders apply to a virtual Pitch Summit; the next one is in April 2027. Each investor in the training cohort commits at least $5,000, cohorts have 5 to 10 members, and selected companies also pitch to the wider 500+ member community. Your company must be organised in a US state; women and non-binary founders and companies with a social or environmental mission are strongly encouraged to apply.
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21. Anges Québec (Quebec)
Anges Québec describes itself as Canada's largest angel investor network, with 170+ angels. Its members create the most value at pre-seed and seed, typically investing C$250,000 to C$1.5 million at valuations of C$3 million to C$20 million. In more than 80% of deals the angels invest directly rather than through an SPV. You submit your project online, then go through pre-screening, an angel deep dive, a pitch to the network and due diligence.
22. Maple Leaf Angels (Toronto)
Maple Leaf Angels is a not-for-profit network founded in 2007 whose members have invested in over 100 seed and early-stage technology companies from across Canada. The application is free; selected founders get a 30-minute Office Hours meeting with members, then may pitch at a monthly investment meeting (none in summer or December), followed by a 2-hour due diligence session.
23. GTAN (Waterloo Region, Ontario)
GTAN has invested in Canadian tech from pre-seed to Series A since 2008; its members have put $150 million of angel capital into 250+ companies in software, hardware, deep tech, medtech and quantum. Its main path suits angel, pre-seed and seed rounds of $750k to $5M with at least $300k still open, averaging about $350k per investment. A faster top-up path for rounds with a strong lead averages $500k (up to $1.5M) within 3 weeks, and a separate path handles Startup Visa applicants.
24. VANTEC Angel Network (British Columbia)
VANTEC has connected investors and startups since 1999 and has 150+ active angels and early-stage funds. It only takes companies headquartered in British Columbia and holds 11 pitch events a year (monthly except August). There are two tracks: a 2.5-minute intro for founders seeking $250K to $500K and a 5-minute pitch for pre-seed and seed rounds of $500K to $1.5M. If you are selected, pitching costs $199.
25. Capital Angel Network (Ottawa)
Capital Angel Network is the largest network of early-stage investors in Ottawa, Gatineau and Kanata. Its members have invested $77 million since 2010 and backed 180 companies, with an average investment of about $200K. Pre-seed and seed founders apply through Dealum; members meet three companies at monthly meetings eight times a year, and its MASHUP pitch competition and CANLABS programme are other ways in.
Angel Groups and Investors That Changed or Left This List
Older lists, including the 2025 version of this article, mix groups, famous individuals and VC firms, and some names have changed:
- Tech Coast Angels is now TCA Venture Group; its old domain redirects to the new site.
- Hyde Park Angels now calls itself HPA and describes itself as an early-stage investor using venture capital alongside its members.
- Pasadena Angels still runs its own site but is listed as one of TCA Venture Group's networks.
- Space Angels: its domain now redirects to Space Capital, an investment firm focused on the space economy.
- Astia now presents itself as a venture firm investing in women-led companies rather than an angel network.
- Angel Ventures (Mexico) is now AV, a venture capital firm.
- Individual angels and VC firms removed: Naval Ravikant, Chris Sacca, Marc Andreessen, Tess Hau, Brian Bell, Kelly Perdew, Jason Calacanis, Reid Hoffman, Ali and Hadi Partovi, Nat Friedman, Anatoly Yakovenko, Roman Smolevskiy, Jeff Dean, DCF GOD, Angela Tran (Version One) and First Round Capital. They are not angel groups with an open application process, and figures such as their exit rates could not be verified.
Other active groups worth knowing: Gaingels (LGBTQ+ investors and allies who co-invest alongside venture capital leads), IrishAngels (a 200+ member Notre Dame alumni network investing at pre-seed and seed), Maine Angels (over $44 million invested since 2003, mainly in Maine and New England) and Angel Forum in western Canada. To find more, use the member directories of the Angel Capital Association in the US and the National Angel Capital Organization in Canada.
How to Pitch an Angel Group in 5 Steps
- Check the fit. Read the group's criteria page: region, stage, sector, entity type (most want a C-corp) and the round size it supports. Applying outside the criteria wastes a month.
- Apply on their platform. Most groups use Gust, Dealum or their own form. A few charge a fee (Golden Seeds $50, Houston Angel Network $100, VANTEC $199 if selected, Boston Harbor Angels $400 if invited to the general meeting).
- Pass the screening. Expect a 5 to 10-minute pitch with Q&A in front of a committee. A clear story matters more than slides; see our guide to building a fundraising pitch deck that tells a story.
- Pitch the members and open a data room. Interested members form a due diligence team with a deal lead. Have your financials, cap table and customer evidence ready.
- Close the round. Members invest individually or through an SPV, using a SAFE, a convertible note or a priced round. Read up on term sheet negotiation before you sign.
Which Angel Group Should You Choose?
- You are in Silicon Valley: Band of Angels for seed-stage tech, Sand Hill Angels up to Series B, Life Science Angels for health and biotech.
- You are in Southern California: TCA Venture Group and Pasadena Angels.
- You are in New York, Boston or Philadelphia: New York Angels, Launchpad Venture Group (New England only), Boston Harbor Angels, Robin Hood Ventures.
- You are in Texas, the Midwest or the Southeast: Central Texas Angel Network, Houston Angel Network, HPA, Atlanta Technology Angels.
- You are in Canada: Anges Québec, Maple Leaf Angels, GTAN, VANTEC (BC only) or Capital Angel Network.
- You are a woman founder: Golden Seeds and Pipeline Angels, plus the tips in our guide to angel investors for women founders.
- You build climate tech: Clean Energy Venture Group, and Rockies Venture Club's cleantech track.
- You already have revenue and need $500K to $2M: Keiretsu Forum.
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How Founders Raise From Angel Groups
Angel groups want evidence that customers care, so validate before you pitch: our 30-day validation sprint shows how, or you can validate your startup idea with our content-driven service. Avoid the classic pre-seed fundraising mistakes such as pitching too early or to the wrong stage, and keep alternatives in mind, from crowdfunding to grants. Most groups meet founders at local events first, so check our guides to startup events in New York, San Francisco, Boston and Toronto, and our list of fundraising and investor events. Raising in Europe instead? See our list of angel investors in Europe and our guide to the best cities for deep tech startups in Europe.
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FAQ About Angel Investor Groups in North America
What is an angel investor group?
A group of accredited investors who screen startups together and then each decide whether to invest. Many groups also run a fund or form an SPV so members can invest as one entity.
How much do angel groups invest in a startup?
It depends on how many members join. Published ranges include $100k to $1.5M at New York Angels, $250k to $2M first rounds at Golden Seeds, $250k to $1M at Robin Hood Ventures and C$250k to C$1.5M at Anges Québec.
Do angel groups charge founders to apply?
Many do not, but some charge a small fee: Golden Seeds $50, Houston Angel Network $100, VANTEC $199 if you are selected to pitch and Boston Harbor Angels $400 if you are invited to its general meeting. Band of Angels and Life Science Angels charge no fees.
Which angel groups invest in women-led startups?
Golden Seeds invests only in US companies with a woman in an operating C-suite role, and Pipeline Angels is a network of women and non-binary investors that strongly encourages women and non-binary founders to apply.
Do I have to be local to pitch an angel group?
Usually it helps. Launchpad Venture Group (New England), Atlanta Technology Angels (Southeast) and VANTEC (British Columbia) only invest locally, while Central Texas Angel Network, Golden Seeds and Pipeline Angels accept companies from across the US.
Is Tech Coast Angels still active?
Yes, under a new name: TCA Venture Group. It has about 400 members and has invested in more than 540 companies since 1997.
What happened to Hyde Park Angels?
It now operates as HPA from hpa.vc and describes itself as an early-stage investor that combines its member network with venture capital, still focused on the Midwest.
How long does it take to raise from an angel group?
Plan for two to three months. New York Angels says commitment and closing typically happen within 2 to 3 months of its monthly screening, and Band of Angels expects 2 to 3 months when it leads a round.
What should I prepare before applying?
A pitch deck, a one-page summary, financial projections, your cap table and proof of customer demand. Groups such as Golden Seeds also ask for your pre-money valuation and the amount you are raising.
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About the Author
Violetta Bonenkamp, also known as MeanCEO, is an experienced startup founder with an impressive educational background including an MBA and four other higher education degrees. She has over 20 years of work experience across multiple countries, including 5 years as a solopreneur and serial entrepreneur. Throughout her startup experience she has applied for multiple startup grants at the EU level, in the Netherlands and Malta, and her startups received quite a few of those. She’s been living, studying and working in many countries around the globe and her extensive multicultural experience has influenced her immensely.
