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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).

  • William DickinsonSyndicate lead · San Diego, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Figure SPV, a series of Beyond-Sec-I, LP, a $186K venture SPV (Nov 2025) (6 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $185K–$450K

    AI & ML
  • Drew Austin GreenfeldSolo GP · Warwick, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SU-0724 Fund I, a series of Red Beard Ventures Master Syndicate, LP, a $198K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K

    AI & MLDeep Tech
  • Austin WalkerSyndicate lead · Rochester, MN

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Rhone Technology Fund XIIIh, a series of Rhone VC, LP, a $1.1M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $545K–$1.06M

    B2B SoftwareAI & MLSpace
  • Ricardo SchaeferSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the GPLLC) on the Form D for Zone 2 Ventures CIS SPV LP, a $11.5M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$650K

    AI & MLInsurtechDeveloper Tools
  • Yonghui MaSyndicate lead · San Jose, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for xNova VC Fund I (Aries) L.P., a $15M venture SPV (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5M

    AI & ML
  • Paul ArnoldSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Switch Ventures Growth IV-A, LP, a $1.8M venture SPV (Mar 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    AI & ML
  • Camilo AcostaSolo GP · Laguna Beach, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Perceptive Ventures NVG SPV 1, L.P., a $22.6M venture SPV (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K

    AI & ML
  • Aaron SamuelsSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the Manager of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Collide Capital Slang SPV I LLC, a $3.1M venture SPV (Mar 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.

    Seed, Series A · checks $3.14M

    AI & ML
  • Anshuman SinhaSyndicate lead · Irvine, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Velmeni AI SPV 2024 a Series of SSD SPV I LLC, a $785K venture SPV (Nov 2025) (41 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $90K–$500K

    AI & MLFintechClimate & EnergyCybersecurity+1
  • Paul StraubSyndicate lead · Mill Valley, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (A Manager of the Manager) on the Form D for Wireframe Ventures 2026-S, LLC, a $2.3M venture SPV (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.1M–$2.3M

    Climate & EnergyAI & ML
  • Nikolay VyakhkhiSyndicate lead · Arlington, MA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Agentic Builders Capital LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.01M

    AI & MLReal Estate & PropTech
  • Robert HenneferSyndicate lead · Salt Lake City, UT

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the Manager of the Managing Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for Pando Ventures Fund I SPV IV, LLC, a venture SPV (Apr 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & ML
  • Ko YoungjinSyndicate lead · Cupertino, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member) on the Form D for Pulsar AI Growth SPV 1, LLC, a $3M venture SPV (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.02M

    AI & ML
  • Jack GrecoSyndicate lead · Coral Gables, FL

    Jack Greco - Akido, LLC is named after them and filed a Form D as a venture SPV (Oct 2025). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $7.95M–$15.9M

    Industrial & ManufacturingAI & ML
  • Takuya MiyataSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SCRUM Ventures FUND V, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Media, Gaming & CreatorDeep TechAI & ML
  • Chengming RenSolo GP · Campbell, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fellows Fund III, L.P., a venture fund (Feb 2026) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K–$1.55M

    AI & ML
  • Jacob SniderSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SurgePoint Angel Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

    AI & ML
  • Sergey ShutkaSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for AI Op FUND LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & ML
  • Alan SullivanSolo GP · New Port Richey, FL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner and Investment Manager) on the Form D for Neural Forge Capital LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & ML
  • Elizabeth TurnerSolo GP · Park City, UT

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Valkyrie Elements, L.P., a $4.5M venture fund (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $425K–$1.25M

    AI & ML
  • Charley MaSolo GP · Old Bridge, NJ

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Pathlight Ventures III, LP, a venture fund (Nov 2025) (3 vehicles on file).

    Seed, Series A · checks $725K–$2.15M

    AI & ML
  • Mahdi RazaSolo GP · Old Bridge, NJ

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Pathlight Ventures III, LP, a venture fund (Nov 2025) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV).

    Seed, Series A · checks $725K–$2.15M

    AI & ML
  • Trevor OelschigSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the GPLLC) on the Form D for Duration Ventures I LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A

    AI & ML
  • Michael BlankSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Connect Ventures Flagship I, L.P., a venture fund (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Media, Gaming & CreatorConsumerAI & ML
  • Harvard Business Alumni Angels of Greater New YorkAngel group · New York, NY

    Harvard Business Alumni Angels of Greater New York: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via Gust; meets monthly.

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & MLFintechHealthcareConsumer
  • Space AngelsAngel group · New York, NY

    Space Angels: 14 Form D vehicles (latest Space Angels LXXXV LLC, filed 2025-10-08); its site describes the group.

    Seed

    AI & MLSpaceDeveloper Tools
  • Jeff GiordanoSyndicate lead · Sioux Falls, SD

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for U First Capital AI Fund, LP, a $728K venture SPV (Jul 2025) (8 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $530K–$2M

    AI & ML
  • Megan GuySyndicate lead · Denver, CO

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for KRC Co-Invest LLC Series - MST, a Series of KRC Co-Invest LLC, a $150K venture SPV (Jul 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    AI & ML
  • Oleksandr SorokaSyndicate lead · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (CEO of Manager) on the Form D for Network VC Syndicate Fund LLC Series Speedsize, a $175K venture SPV (Feb 2025) (11 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $90K–$175K

    AI & ML
  • Austin WalkerSyndicate lead · Saratoga, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Samba, a series of Rhone VC, LP, a $90K venture SPV (Dec 2024) (17 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed · checks $170K–$625K

    B2B SoftwareAI & MLSpace
  • Sushil MathakariSyndicate lead · Los Altos, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for AI Ventures III, a series of Moringa Ventures, LP, a $2.1M venture SPV (Dec 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.16M–$2.13M

    AI & ML
  • Michael BrouthersSolo GP · Denver, CO

    Named as the only individual (Founder and Principal of Ikigai, LLC, General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ikigai Healthcare Fund II, LP, a $10M venture fund (Sep 2024) (5 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 4 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    HealthcareAI & ML
  • Lindsay JohnSyndicate lead · Pinehurst, NC

    Named as the only individual (Officer of the ISsuer's Manager) on the Form D for SV Pacific Ventures 700 HCI LLC, a $1.6M venture SPV (Apr 2024) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.6M

    AI & ML
  • Albert LaiSyndicate lead

    Leads 2 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Albert Lai, named after them (latest Dec 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$2.25M

    AI & MLClimate & Energy
  • Sumeet GajriSolo GP · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Original Capital Two, LP, a $39.1M venture fund (Jun 2023) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.15M

    B2B SoftwareAI & MLFintechCrypto & Web3
  • Jonathan CrystalSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Crystal Venture Partners Fund I, L.P., a $30.3M venture fund (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K

    InsurtechAI & MLFintech
  • Patrick M. MatthewsSolo GP · San Antonio, TX

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Upper-Tier GP of the Issuer) on the Form D for Active Capital III, L.P., a $28.3M venture fund (Jun 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$850K

    B2B SoftwareAI & MLDeveloper Tools
  • Suman TalukdarSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ai Sprouts Fund II, LP, a $10M venture fund (Jun 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    AI & ML
  • Marina DavydovaSolo GP · Los Altos, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for DVC AI Growth Fund I, LP, a $75M venture fund (May 2025).

    Seed, Series A · checks $750K–$2.25M

    AI & ML
  • Robert MaySyndicate lead · Boston, MA

    Named as the only individual (Manager) on the Form D for HalfCourt Ventures AI Multi-Strategy Fund 1, LP, a $2.2M venture SPV (Apr 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.17M

    AI & ML

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