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Hardware & Robotics angel investors

25 US angel investors and angel groups backing hardware & robotics startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 13 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 12 solo GPs, 8 syndicate leads and 5 angel groups. Most are based in California (8), Florida (3) and New York (3). The median stated or estimated check is $345K–$1.5M.

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Who are the most active Hardware & Robotics angel investors?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Guy Filippelli, Manasi Clara Vydyanath, Joshua Manchester, David W. Boral and Arvind Gupta.

How many Hardware & Robotics angel investors are there?

25 on file, 13 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 Hardware & Robotics angel investors invest?

The median check is $345K–$1.5M, across 21 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

Where are Hardware & Robotics angel investors based?

Most are in California (8), Florida (3) and New York (3).

  • Guy FilippelliSolo GP · Baltimore, MD

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of General Partner) on the Form D for Squadra Ventures III, LP, a $24M venture fund (Mar 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 5 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $250K–$700K

    CybersecurityDeep TechHardware & Robotics
  • Manasi Clara VydyanathSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for HII xAI-03, a Series of HII xAI LLC, a $899K venture SPV (Mar 2026) (22 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.67M–$9.98M

    AI & MLHardware & RoboticsCybersecurity
  • Joshua ManchesterSolo GP · Chapel Hill, NC

    Named as the only individual (Sole Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer and of the Management Company) on the Form D for CH Ventures III, L.P., a $50M venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

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

    HealthcareAI & MLHardware & Robotics
  • 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
  • Arvind GuptaSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Novera Ventures, L.P., a $67.8M venture fund (Aug 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Seed to Series B · checks $675K–$2.05M

    Hardware & Robotics
  • Ryan GembalaSolo GP · Corte Madera, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Pathbreaker Ventures Fund III, L.P., a $18.4M venture fund (Apr 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $175K–$550K

    Hardware & Robotics
  • 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
  • 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
  • Martin RudigierSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Apex Fund III A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $2M venture SPV (May 2026) (15 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $345K–$2.01M

    Hardware & Robotics
  • Golden SeedsAngel group · Scottsdale, AZ

    Golden Seeds: listed as an ACA network member; 40 Form D vehicles (latest Golden Seeds Chippin LLC, filed 2025-12-08); its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $125K–$350K

    HealthcareBiotech & PharmaConsumerHardware & Robotics+1
  • Bilal ZuberiSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Red Glass Ventures I, L.P., a $150M venture fund (Jul 2025). Also a non-executive director at 5 startups that filed Form D.

    Seed to Growth · checks $1.5M–$4.5M

    Hardware & RoboticsB2B SoftwareHealthcare
  • Betsy HooverSolo GP · Oakland, CA

    Named as the only individual (Member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Higher Ground Labs Fund IV LP, a $10M venture fund (Jul 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Deep TechHardware & RoboticsB2B Software
  • Ariel EkblawSolo GP · Wellesley, MA

    Named as the only individual (Sole Member of Aurelia Foundry GP, LLC, General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Aurelia Foundry I, L.P., a $75M venture fund (May 2023). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Hardware & Robotics
  • MedTech AngelsAngel group

    MedTech Angels: listed as an ACA network member; 1 Form D vehicle (latest MedTech Angels/Atraverse May 2025 a Series of CGF2021 LLC, filed 2025-06-12); its site describes the group.

    Seed

    HealthcareBiotech & PharmaHardware & Robotics
  • Patrick FlynnSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (Principal of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for IPV Stripe - IronArc Opportunities LP, a venture SPV (Feb 2025) (8 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 5 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $375K–$1.1M

    Hardware & RoboticsClimate & EnergyCybersecurityIndustrial & Manufacturing
  • Patricia WexlerSolo GP · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Avila VC Realta I, a series of Avila I Partners, LP, a $965K venture SPV (May 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$550K

    Media, Gaming & CreatorClimate & EnergyHardware & Robotics
  • 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
  • John CambierSyndicate lead · Chapel Hill, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of General Partner of Issuer.) on the Form D for IDEA Co-Investment Fund I, LP, a $135K venture SPV (Feb 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $135K

    Hardware & RoboticsDeveloper ToolsMedia, Gaming & Creator
  • Omead SinaiSyndicate lead · Lady Lake, FL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for CLO3D 3D Fashion Holdings, LP, a $1.6M venture SPV (Feb 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.59M

    ConsumerHardware & Robotics
  • Michael David KoziaraSyndicate lead · Royal Oak, MI

    Named as the only individual (SPV Manager) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series Sniffer Robotics SPV, a $256K venture SPV (Jul 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $255K

    Hardware & Robotics
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gopher AngelsAngel group · Minneapolis, MN

    Gopher Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via Gust.

    Seed, Series A

    B2B SoftwareHealthcareBiotech & PharmaHardware & Robotics
  • Ambassadors Impact NetworkAngel group · Dallas, TX

    Ambassadors Impact Network: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed, Seed

    HealthcareHardware & RoboticsMedia, Gaming & CreatorIndustrial & Manufacturing

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