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Industrial & Manufacturing angel investors

20 US angel investors and angel groups backing industrial & manufacturing startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 10 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 12 solo GPs, 4 syndicate leads and 4 angel groups. Most are based in California (6), Massachusetts (2) and District of Columbia (1). The median stated or estimated check is $265K–$1.1M.

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Who are the most active Industrial & Manufacturing angel investors?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Mark Sugarman, Julian Counihan, Kirsten Bartok Touw, Orin Hoffman and Douglas Ebanks.

How many Industrial & Manufacturing angel investors are there?

20 on file, 10 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 Industrial & Manufacturing angel investors invest?

The median check is $265K–$1.1M, across 16 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

Where are Industrial & Manufacturing angel investors based?

Most are in California (6), Massachusetts (2) and District of Columbia (1).

  • Mark SugarmanSolo GP · San Mateo, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for MHS Capital Partners ST, LLC, a $8.5M venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $75K–$250K

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Julian CounihanSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Schematic Ventures Fund III, LP, a $60M venture fund (May 2026).

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

    AI & MLMobility & LogisticsIndustrial & ManufacturingB2B Software
  • 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
  • Orin HoffmanSolo GP · Park City, UT

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for VXI Ovolt SPV LP, a $10M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $550K–$1.65M

    Industrial & ManufacturingClimate & Energy
  • Douglas EbanksSyndicate lead · Brooklyn, NY

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Factory Partners Venture II A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $250K venture SPV (May 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

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

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Mark HaneySolo GP · Rocklin, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Management Company of the Issuer) on the Form D for Growth Factory Ventures Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Jason BlumbergSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ISEIFoundation, LP B, a $10.8M venture fund (Aug 2023). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

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

    B2B SoftwareClimate & EnergyIndustrial & Manufacturing
  • 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
  • Wade LauSolo GP · Eden Prairie, MN

    Named as the only individual (President and Treasurer of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Founders Industrial Fund, L.P., a venture fund (Oct 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • E8 AngelsAngel group · Seattle, WA

    E8 Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website; meets monthly.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $200K–$500K

    HealthcareClimate & EnergyFood & AgricultureMobility & Logistics+1
  • 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
  • Orin HoffmanSolo GP · Somerville, MA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for VXI Evoloh SPV LP, a $10M venture SPV (Dec 2024) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • 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 D. ClericoSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Convective Capital Fund II, L.P., a $75M venture fund (Jan 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Seed to Series B · checks $750K–$2.25M

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • John MenziesSolo GP · Ketchum, ID

    Named as the only individual (Member of the Manager of the Issuer.) on the Form D for RCA Nugreen LLC, a $18M venture fund (Mar 2023). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Eric EngelmannSyndicate lead · Cedar Rapids, IA

    Named as the only individual (MANAGER OF MANAGING MEMBER, ISA VENTURES FUND MANAGEMENT LLC) on the Form D for Caresource Diversity & Social Impact Investment FUND - Iowa, LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Feb 2023). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Seed · checks $2M

    ConsumerIndustrial & Manufacturing
  • 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
  • Eric Sven HellmanSyndicate lead · Montclair, NJ

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Egal PADS a Series of Paa Master FUND LLC, a $265K venture SPV (Mar 2025).

    Seed · checks $265K

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Hub AngelsAngel group · Boston, MA

    Hub Angels: 1 Form D vehicle (latest Hub Angel Investment Group Fund VII, LP, filed 2025-09-26); its site describes the group.

    Seed

    B2B SoftwareMedia, Gaming & CreatorIndustrial & Manufacturing
  • 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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