In our ongoing effort to empower entrepreneurs with actionable insights and valuable resources, this week’s newsletter dives deep into the dynamic world of angel investing.
Securing early-stage funding is a pivotal milestone for any startup, and knowing who to approach can make all the difference. Instead of dwelling on negativity, we’re shining a light on opportunity—a carefully curated list of over 50 active angel investors in the USA.
Each investor is listed with their focus areas and LinkedIn profiles to help you research and strategically connect with the right partners.
- Joanne Wilson: Women-led companies, Consumer Tech, Food LinkedIn
- Gil Penchina: AngelList syndicates, Seed-stage tech companies LinkedIn
- Naval Ravikant: Tech, Crypto, Health, Space LinkedIn
- Jason Calacanis: SaaS, Consumer, Marketplace LinkedIn
- Fabrice Grinda: E-commerce, Marketplaces, Fintech LinkedIn
- Esther Dyson: Healthcare, Technology, Space, Global Issues LinkedIn
- Cyan Banister: Space, Biotech, Tech, Future of Work LinkedIn
- Ron Conway: Internet, Mobile, Technology LinkedIn
- Paul Buchheit: Early-stage tech startups LinkedIn
- Dave McClure: Internet startups, Seed investing LinkedIn
- Manu Kumar: Early-stage tech startups LinkedIn
- Aileen Lee: Consumer Internet, Mobile, SaaS LinkedIn
- Scott Belsky: Design, Technology, Creative Industries LinkedIn
- Kevin Rose: Technology, Consumer Internet LinkedIn
- Chris Sacca: Technology, Consumer Internet, Venture Capital LinkedIn
- Elad Gil: Technology, Marketplaces, Mobile LinkedIn
- Semil Shah: SaaS, Marketplaces, Consumer LinkedIn
- Garry Tan: Seed-stage startups, Hardware, Software LinkedIn
- Paige Craig: Internet, Mobile, Social Media LinkedIn
- James Currier: Network Effects, Marketplaces, SaaS LinkedIn
- Michael Dearing: Early-stage startups LinkedIn
- Chris Howard: SaaS, AI, Deep Tech LinkedIn
- Elizabeth Yin: SaaS, Mobile, E-commerce LinkedIn
- Arlan Hamilton: Underrepresented founders LinkedIn
- Brad Feld: Software, Internet LinkedIn
- Mark Suster: SaaS, Internet LinkedIn
- Joanne Chen: Consumer, Tech, Education LinkedIn
- Matt Cohler: Technology, Internet LinkedIn
- Marissa Mayer: Technology, AI LinkedIn
- Kevin Hartz: Internet, Consumer, Mobile LinkedIn
- David Tisch: Seed-stage tech startups LinkedIn
- Brian Singerman: Technology, Internet LinkedIn
- Sarah Tavel: Consumer Internet, E-commerce, Social LinkedIn
- Nisa Amoils: Fintech, Blockchain, AI LinkedIn
- Sukhinder Singh Cassidy: Marketplaces, Consumer Tech LinkedIn
- Caterina Fake: Technology, Art, Community LinkedIn
- Dave Morin: Social Media, Consumer Internet LinkedIn
- Adam Rothenberg: Seed-stage, Consumer Internet LinkedIn
- Scott Banister: Technology, Internet LinkedIn
- Bill Gurley: Internet, Marketplaces, SaaS LinkedIn
- Josh Hannah: Consumer, SaaS LinkedIn
- Kara Nortman: Consumer, Marketplace, Digital Media LinkedIn
- Adam Draper: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Tech LinkedIn
- Albert Wenger: Technology, Sustainability LinkedIn
- Susan Kimberlin Wu: Consumer Tech, Future of Work LinkedIn
- Nihal Mehta: SaaS, Fintech, Mobile LinkedIn
- Christine Tsai: Seed-stage tech startups LinkedIn
- Manu Rekhi: SaaS, Enterprise Software, AI LinkedIn
- Pejman Nozad: Technology, Internet LinkedIn
- Edith Yeung: Mobile, AI, Blockchain LinkedIn
- Do Your Research: Understand each investor’s history and investment focus. Personalize your pitch to clearly demonstrate why your startup aligns with their interests.
- Network Strategically: Leverage warm introductions through your network. Attend industry events and engage in online communities where these investors are active.
- Craft a Compelling Story: Ensure your pitch deck is concise and compelling, highlighting your unique value proposition.
- Be Prepared for Diligence: Organize your data room meticulously and be ready to address detailed questions about your business.
- Seek Guidance: Utilize the resources available within The Founders Exchange for mentorship and peer reviews during your fundraising journey.
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