AI & ML angel investors
167 US angel investors and angel groups backing ai & ml startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 106 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 1 individual angels, 113 solo GPs, 48 syndicate leads and 5 angel groups. Most are based in California (71), New York (29) and Texas (11). The median stated or estimated check is $325K–$1M.
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How many AI & ML angel investors are there?
167 on file, 106 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.
How much do AI & ML angel investors invest?
The median check is $325K–$1M, across 148 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.
Where are AI & ML angel investors based?
Most are in California (71), New York (29) and Texas (11).
- Active Oct 2025
Vishal MainiSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Mythos Ventures Fund II, LP, a $30M venture fund (Oct 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
AI & ML - Active Oct 2025
Gregory CastleSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Anorak Ventures Fund III, L.P., a $35M venture fund (Oct 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M
Developer ToolsMedia, Gaming & CreatorAI & ML - Active Jan 2026
Doug PhilipponeSolo GP · Palm Beach, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Snowpoint Growth 2.6, LLC, a $15M venture fund (Jan 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 2 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Growth · checks $150K–$450K
AI & MLCybersecurity - Active Sep 2026
Lenore Reynolds KarafaSolo GP · Hobe Sound, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Member of Issuer's General Partner.) on the Form D for First In Ventures Fund II LP, a $21.8M venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$650K
Biotech & PharmaDefense & AerospaceAI & MLCybersecurity - Active Sep 2026
Alamo AngelsAngel group · San Antonio, TX
Alamo Angels: 10 Form D vehicles (latest Alamo Angels Fund III LLC - Series 14, filed 2026-09-08); its site takes applications via form on the group's website.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$500K
AI & MLFintechConsumerDefense & Aerospace - Active Aug 2026
Amrit SaxenaSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for OS-0803 Fund I, a series of SCVC Advisors, LP, a $83K venture SPV (Aug 2026) (53 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 52 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K
AI & MLB2B Software - Active Jul 2026
Trent ManoSolo GP · Orem, UT
Named as the only individual (Managing member) on the Form D for School AI, a series of Angel Cake SPV Master, LLC, a $107K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (15 vehicles on file: 5 funds, 10 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
AI & MLE-commerce & RetailEducation - Active Sep 2026
David W. BoralSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager and Investment Manager.) on the Form D for D. Boral Master SPV LLC, Series XIII Nscale, a $3M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (10 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.13M–$5.95M
AI & MLHardware & Robotics - Active Jul 2026
Jackson MosesSolo GP · Dallas, TX
Named as the only individual (Manager of the GP of the GP of the Issuer) on the Form D for Silent Ventures Fund II, LP, a $85M venture fund (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Seed, Series A · checks $850K–$2.55M
Deep TechDefense & AerospaceAI & ML - Active Feb 2026
Geoffrey WooSolo GP · San Juan, PR
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Anti FUND AI I LLC, a $5M venture fund (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $350K–$1.05M
AI & ML - Active Dec 2025
Steven Wang XiSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Eastlink Capital Partners II, L.P., a $16.1M venture fund (Dec 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$500K
AI & MLDeveloper ToolsCybersecurity - Active Jul 2026
Donald StalterSolo GP · North Las Vegas, NV
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Sunshine Lake AI Fund I LP, a $11.6M venture fund (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M
AI & ML - Active Jul 2026
Kirsten Bartok TouwSolo GP · Washington, DC
Named as one of two individuals (MANAGER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for NEW Vista Capital FUND I, LP, a $20.5M venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
SpaceDefense & AerospaceAI & MLIndustrial & Manufacturing - Active Mar 2026
Joshua Michael BloomSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 49 Palms Ventures Fund 1, LP, a $33.7M venture fund (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $325K–$1M
AI & MLDeveloper Tools - Active Mar 2026
Madhavan Michael RamanujamSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 49 Palms Ventures Fund 1, LP, a $33.7M venture fund (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $325K–$1M
AI & MLDeveloper Tools - Active Feb 2026
Jake PaulSolo GP · San Juan, PR
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Anti Fund One, LP, a $35M venture fund (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M
AI & ML - Active Nov 2025
Benjamin Xavier OrthliebSolo GP · Tiburon, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Blue Moon Fund II, L.P., a $35M venture fund (Nov 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M
AI & ML - Active Nov 2025
Romain Xavier SermanSolo GP · Tiburon, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Blue Moon Fund II, L.P., a $35M venture fund (Nov 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M
AI & ML - Active Sep 2026
Mohamed SolimanSolo GP · Houston, TX
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Rep-IV, a series of Ventioneers Advised Funds, LP, a $1.7M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (34 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 33 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
AI & ML - Active Jun 2026
Philipp FrankSyndicate lead · Austin, TX
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for EQP AI DRIVE a Series of EQP Master I LLC, a $1.4M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (5 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.4M–$3M
AI & MLDefense & AerospaceHardware & RoboticsDeveloper Tools - Active Aug 2026
William L. WeismanSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of GP of Issuer) on the Form D for KittyHawk Heavy MycoMedica 2026 SAFE LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Aug 2026) (11 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 10 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K
Hardware & RoboticsAI & MLHealthcare - Active Sep 2026
Thomas CallahanSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Spartan Fund II, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC, a $11.3M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (4 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.29M–$11.3M
AI & MLDeep TechDeveloper Tools - Active Apr 2026
Numan NumanbayraktarogluSyndicate lead · Petaluma, CA
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for 212 SC SPV A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Apr 2026) (8 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series A · checks $750K–$1.85M
AI & MLCybersecurity - Active Sep 2026
Shachar OrenSolo GP · Atlanta, GA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Investment Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for SMV Series LLC - Singit 2025 Series, a venture SPV (Sep 2026) (15 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 13 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K
AI & MLMedia, Gaming & Creator - Active Jul 2026
Landon JaussiSyndicate lead · Alpine, UT
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Curve Partners SPV B LP, a venture SPV (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series A · checks $6.5M
AI & ML - Active Feb 2026
Jay DesaiSyndicate lead
Leads 6 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Jay Desai Holdings II, named after them (latest Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$500K
AI & ML - Active Sep 2026
Nikolai DavydovSyndicate lead · Los Altos Hills, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for DVC Follow-up HF, a series of Davidovs Advised Syndicate, LP, a $1.7M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (4 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $345K–$2.56M
AI & ML - Active Mar 2026
Sajidur RahmanSyndicate lead · Seattle, WA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for CER Investment, a series of MAV Alternate Investments, LP, a $415K venture SPV (Mar 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $215K–$415K
AI & MLCrypto & Web3 - Active Dec 2025
Justin MaresSyndicate lead
Leads 2 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Justin Mares Syndicate, named after them (latest Dec 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$1.01M
AI & ML - Active Jan 2026
Alexa von TobelSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for UCV 2025 SPV-A, L.P., a $2M venture SPV (Jan 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series B · checks $2M–$22M
AI & ML - Active Jul 2026
Christopher Daniel BrowneSyndicate lead · Manchester, NH
Named as one of two individuals (executive officer) on the Form D for PrePublic Equity Partners Opportunities - Series Bedrock, LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M–$2.5M
Media, Gaming & CreatorAI & MLSpace - Active Apr 2026
Sebastien de JongSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for VC AI 2, LP, a $2.2M venture SPV (Apr 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.22M–$2.2M
AI & ML - Active Jul 2026
Sanjay RaoSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Tau Ventures Fund III (QP), L.P., a venture fund (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
AI & MLB2B SoftwareHealthcare - Active Jul 2026
Yuri SagalovSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Wayfinder Ventures II, L.P., a $19.5M venture fund (Jun 2023). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $200K–$600K
AI & MLB2B SoftwareHealthcareDeveloper Tools - Active Mar 2026
Somak ChattopadhyaySolo GP · Syracuse, NY
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Armory Square Ventures III NYS SSBCI Fund, LP, a $10M venture fund (Dec 2024). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K
HealthcareAI & ML - Active Aug 2026
Albert P LeeSyndicate lead
Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Albert P. Lee, named after them (latest Jun 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
AI & MLClimate & Energy - Active Jun 2026
Drew Austin GreenfeldSolo GP · Weston, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for RBV Frontier AI 1, a series of Red Beard Ventures Master Syndicate, LP, a $591K venture SPV (Jun 2026) (8 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 7 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
AI & MLDeep Tech - Active Apr 2026
Scott CarmanSyndicate lead · Salt Lake City, UT
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Pando Ventures Fund I SPV III LLC, a venture SPV (Mar 2024) (3 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Series A
AI & ML - Active Mar 2026
Brian HollinsSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (Member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Collide Capital Fund II LP, a $95M venture fund (Jun 2025) (5 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 2 SPVs).
Seed, Series A · checks $950K–$2.85M
AI & MLB2B SoftwareMobility & LogisticsFintech - Active Dec 2025
Kahramon JuraboevSyndicate lead · Cupertino, CA
Named as the only individual (GP) on the Form D for Summer 2025 Access Fund, a Series of Venelite Venture Funds, LP, a $45K venture SPV (Dec 2025) (7 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $60K–$530K
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