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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).

  • Anuradha DuggalSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuers) on the Form D for Female Founders Fund IV, L.P., a $75M venture fund (Nov 2023). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    AI & ML
  • Ajay GuptaSolo GP · Orinda, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for CLAI Ventures Fund I, LP, a $3.6M venture fund (Apr 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    AI & ML
  • Ramy AdeebSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for 1984 Ventures III, L.P., a $75M venture fund (Apr 2025).

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

    AI & ML
  • Michele ColucciSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for DigitalDx Ventures II, L.P., a $3.7M venture fund (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    AI & MLHealthcareBiotech & Pharma
  • Paul PalmieriSolo GP · Mount Washington, MD

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Grit Capital Seed 2, LLC, a $9.7M venture fund (Mar 2025) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    AI & ML
  • Syed Nasir AliSyndicate lead · Pittsford, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for StartFast SPV 3, LLC, a venture SPV (Apr 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A

    AI & ML
  • Theodore LyonsSyndicate lead · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for EG Fund II, a series of Mana Ventures Funds, LP, a $750K venture SPV (Dec 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $270K–$750K

    AI & MLSpaceHardware & Robotics
  • Eddie KangSolo GP · Sammamish, WA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Gray Line Partners Fund I, L.P., a $100M venture fund (Nov 2024) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M

    B2B SoftwareAI & ML
  • Rong FuSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Elsa Capital Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Nov 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    AI & ML
  • Amit NarayanSolo GP · Redwood City, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Aina Climate AI Ventures I, L.P., a $17M venture fund (Oct 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $175K–$500K

    Climate & EnergyAI & ML
  • Soroka OleksandrSyndicate lead · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Named as the only individual (CEO of Manager) on the Form D for Network VC Syndicate Fund, LLC Series Spin 2, a $120K venture SPV (Jul 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $120K

    AI & ML
  • Evan BuhlerSolo GP · Covina, CA

    Named as the only individual (Member of the issuer.) on the Form D for Talok Capital 0.1 AI Fund LLC, a $3.9M venture fund (Jun 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K

    AI & ML
  • Tara TanSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Strange Ventures Fund I LP, a $10M venture fund (Jun 2024).

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

    AI & MLDeep Tech
  • Taylor ClausonSolo GP · Kansas City, MO

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Abstraction Capital II LP, a $15M venture fund (Jun 2024).

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

    Developer ToolsAI & MLB2B Software
  • Yigit IhlamurSolo GP · Oakland, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Vela Partners AI Fund II, LP, a $25M venture fund (Apr 2024).

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

    AI & ML
  • Marell EvansSolo GP · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Exceptional Capital, LP, a $48.8M venture fund (Apr 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.45M

    B2B SoftwareAI & ML
  • Peter Bruce ClarkSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (GENERAL PARTNER) on the Form D for Kalytix Ventures x Strongroom AI SPV I LLC., a $2M venture SPV (Feb 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.99M

    AI & ML
  • Jackson GatesSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Manresa Ventures, L.P., a $40M venture fund (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.2M

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareFintech
  • Jonathan CholakSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Principal) on the Form D for W11 Genesis I QP, LP, a $28M venture fund (Jan 2023).

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

    CybersecurityMedia, Gaming & CreatorB2B SoftwareAI & ML
  • Ryan CarsonSolo GP · Middletown, CT

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 1.21 Gigawatts AI Fund, LP - A3, a $835K venture fund (Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & ML
  • Martin CrowleySyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Martin Crowley-Funds, named after them (latest Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$200K

    AI & ML
  • Tom CallahanSyndicate lead · New York City, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Avo AI III Groq a Series of SecondMarket Growth LLC, a $20.7M venture SPV (Aug 2025) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.76M–$22.9M

    AI & MLMedia, Gaming & Creator
  • Betsy ZimmermanSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for First Close Partners II QP, LP, a $27.4M venture fund (Mar 2025) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$800K

    AI & ML
  • Mehmet OguzSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K

    AI & MLSpace
  • Selahattin OnenSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K

    AI & MLSpace
  • Sunil ChhayaSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuers) on the Form D for Kearny Jackson Fund III, L.P., a $66.8M venture fund (Aug 2025).

    Seed, Series A · checks $675K–$2M

    AI & MLDeveloper ToolsB2B SoftwareHardware & Robotics
  • Madeleine Lindsay FowlerSolo GP · Brooklyn, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Dorm Room Fund V LP, a venture fund (Aug 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    B2B SoftwareHealthcareHardware & RoboticsAI & ML
  • Manish MalhotraSyndicate lead · Fairfax, VA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for OPX2025 Shield AI, a Series of Opulentia Ventures X LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Jun 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$3.1M

    AI & MLCybersecurity
  • Andrew FeinbergSolo GP · Concord, MA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Argon Ventures II, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Jun 2025). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

    AI & MLSpaceHealthcare
  • Warren HuiSolo GP · Malibu, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager) on the Form D for T1VA2 LLC, a $33M venture fund (May 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $325K–$1M

    AI & ML
  • Kara LaforgiaSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for HYVE FUND I, LP, a venture fund (Apr 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & MLFintechMedia, Gaming & Creator
  • Matthew KoprowskiSolo GP · Hauppauge, NY

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for HLV Space Exploration Fund LLC, a $4.8M venture fund (Mar 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

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

    AI & MLSpace
  • Masami TakahashiSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Scrum Hokkaido Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Media, Gaming & CreatorDeep TechAI & ML
  • Chad BaileySolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for NewBuild VC Fund I, L.P., a $35M venture fund (Dec 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M

    AI & ML
  • Rohini ChakravarthySolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for NewBuild VC Fund I, L.P., a $35M venture fund (Dec 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M

    AI & ML
  • Seth MillerSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Managing Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fearless Stem SPV 1, LLC, a venture SPV (Oct 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & ML
  • Greg BackSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Catchlight Plus AI, LP, a venture fund (Aug 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Seed, Series A · checks $625K–$1.85M

    AI & ML
  • Wei JiangSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Catchlight Plus AI, LP, a venture fund (Aug 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Seed, Series A · checks $625K–$1.85M

    AI & ML
  • Stephen T. SocolofSolo GP · Summit, NJ

    Named as one of two individuals (General Partner) on the Form D for Tech Council Ventures III-AI LP, a $75M venture fund (Aug 2024).

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

    AI & ML
  • Jonathan AbramsSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for 8-Bit Capital II, L.P., a $60M venture fund (Jun 2024).

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M

    AI & ML

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