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Deep Tech angel investors

71 US angel investors and angel groups backing deep tech startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 39 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 55 solo GPs, 13 syndicate leads and 3 angel groups. Most are based in California (22), New York (8) and Florida (5). The median stated or estimated check is $410K–$1.2M.

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How many Deep Tech angel investors are there?

71 on file, 39 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 Deep Tech angel investors invest?

The median check is $410K–$1.2M, across 57 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

Where are Deep Tech angel investors based?

Most are in California (22), New York (8) and Florida (5).

  • Garrett GilbertsonSyndicate lead · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Named as the only individual (Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for geCKo Materials a series of SUM Venture Partners LP, a $689K venture SPV (Aug 2025) (5 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $410K–$1.1M

    Deep TechHealthcareB2B Software
  • Gayatri SarkarSolo GP · Boston, MA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Advaita Capital Fund V LP, a $30.8M venture fund (Mar 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

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

    Media, Gaming & CreatorClimate & EnergyDeep Tech
  • Landon AingeSolo GP · Draper, UT

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Between The Coasts Ventures Fund I, LP, a $60M venture fund (Dec 2024) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Imraan AhmedSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Watershed Fund I, LP, a $24.2M venture fund (Nov 2024) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Turner NovakSolo GP · Ann Arbor, MI

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Banana Capital Fund III, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K

    HealthcareDeep Tech
  • Matthew RappaportSolo GP · Berkeley, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Future Frontier Capital Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Sep 2025).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Sean HogeSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the issuer) on the Form D for Starship Ventures Fund III LP, a venture fund (Apr 2025) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Deep TechDeveloper ToolsIndustrial & Manufacturing
  • William ManbySolo GP · Akron, OH

    Named as the only individual (William Manby is the Manager of the General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Interstate Fusion Ventures, LP, a $10M venture fund (Jun 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

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

    Climate & EnergyDeep Tech
  • Gil Ben-ArtzySolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for UpWest Labs Opportunity Fund I LP, a $14.1M venture fund (Aug 2023) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$400K

    Deep Tech
  • Ash EganSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Archetype Crypto III LP, a venture fund (Sep 2024). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Seed, Series A

    Crypto & Web3Deep Tech
  • Trevor OwensSolo GP · San Juan, PR

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Bitcoin Frontier Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Crypto & Web3Deep Tech
  • 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
  • Daniel KimSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for T2 Labs, a series of GCR DK LLC, a $89K venture SPV (Apr 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $90K–$325K

    Deep Tech
  • Jing GeSyndicate lead · Alameda, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Vectors Climate Frontier Fund I, LP, a $1.8M venture SPV (Dec 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.08M

    Climate & EnergyDeep Tech
  • Illinois Ventures AngelsAngel group · Champaign, IL

    Illinois Ventures Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed to Series A

    Deep Tech
  • Michigan Angel FundAngel group · MI

    Michigan Angel Fund: listed as an ACA ecosystem builder member; its site describes the group.

    Seed · checks $250K–$2M

    Deep TechHardware & RoboticsReal Estate & PropTechMedia, Gaming & Creator+1
  • Pallavi R. ChallaSolo GP · Frisco, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of its Manager, Prestige Quantum Ventures Manager LLC) on the Form D for Prestige Quantum Ventures LLC, a $75M venture fund (May 2025).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Venkateswara R. GottipatiSolo GP · Frisco, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of its Manager, Prestige Quantum Ventures Manager LLC) on the Form D for Prestige Quantum Ventures LLC, a $75M venture fund (May 2025).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Matthew CimagliaSyndicate lead · Boca Raton, FL

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/promoter) on the Form D for Quantum Coast Capital SPV 2 LP, a venture SPV (Apr 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Deep Tech
  • 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
  • Justin AshtonSyndicate lead · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the issuer) on the Form D for T1E SPV, a series of Redwoods Climate Capital Co- Investment, LP, a $3.5M venture SPV (Jul 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $3.4M

    Climate & EnergyDeep Tech
  • Steve AokiSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Aoki Labs I, LP, a $9M venture fund (Sep 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$250K

    Deep Tech
  • Zachary GreenbergSyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Named as one of two individuals (The Managing Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 18W Quantum Opportunity Fund I, L.P., a $1.3M venture SPV (Mar 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $710K–$1.25M

    Deep Tech
  • Josh GrubaughSolo GP · Cody, WY

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for WYO VC Fund I LP, a $40M venture fund (Mar 2024).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Igor TaberSolo GP · San Jose, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Cortical Ventures Fund I LP, a $50M venture fund (Feb 2023). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

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

    Deep Tech
  • Christina SassSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (The Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Dive In Labs Fund I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Nov 2023).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Jeff HunterSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (The Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Dive In Labs Fund I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Nov 2023).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Christopher KimSolo GP · San Mateo, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for UNION Labs Ventures II, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Nov 2023).

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

    Deep Tech
  • Christopher KoszarskySolo GP · Winston Salem, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for TBD Labs Es FUND I, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Deep Tech
  • Connor MountsSolo GP · Winston Salem, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for TBD Labs Es FUND I, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Deep Tech
  • Jeremy AchinSolo GP · Salem, NH

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Cortical Ventures Fund I LP, a $50M venture fund (Feb 2023).

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

    Deep Tech

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