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Solo GPs in the US

Solo GPs: individual investors who run their own venture fund, with the fund's SEC Form D filing. 1,540 US solo GPs, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 768 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Most are based in California (541), New York (241) and Texas (120). The median stated or estimated check is $200K–$600K.

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How many solo GPs are there?

1,540 on file, 768 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 solo GPs invest?

The median check is $200K–$600K, across 1,259 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

Where are solo GPs based?

Most are in California (541), New York (241) and Texas (120).

What do solo GPs invest in?

AI & ML (113), Healthcare (95) and B2B Software (84) lead, by angels focused on each.

  • Brian Robert BellSolo GP · Folsom, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Team Ignite Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Nov 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

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

    Developer Tools
  • Kai GoldenSolo GP · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Kardashev Compute I LP, a venture fund (Nov 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Developer Tools
  • Samuel JerniganSolo GP · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner and the Investment Manager) on the Form D for Ethereum Aligned Ventures Fund I LP, a venture fund (Oct 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Crypto & Web3
  • Usman BasharatSolo GP · Hollywood, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Nsv2us LP, a $4.2M venture fund (Jul 2026).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Henry AriasSolo GP · Seattle, WA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for Altelan Fund I LP, a $4.3M venture fund (Apr 2026).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alexander LinSolo GP · Orlando, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner, Reforge GP, LLC) on the Form D for Reforge Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Zhengqi HuaSolo GP · Orlando, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner, Reforge GP, LLC) on the Form D for Reforge Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Keegan J. SelbySolo GP · Santa Monica, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for 4RC Ventures II LP, a $4.6M venture fund (Jan 2026).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Nathan DoctorSolo GP · San Juan, PR

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Infinite Capital LP - Series H3X, a $8M venture fund (Jul 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 $25K–$150K

    B2B Software
  • Allison PickensSolo GP · Wayne, PA

    Leads 2 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Allison Pickens Ventures, named after them (latest Mar 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Nichole WischoffSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for NW Fund III, LP, a $50M venture fund (May 2024) (6 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 5 SPVs).

    Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Sarah SmithSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Sponsor of Sarah Smith Fund, LP - A1, a rolling venture fund named after them, per its Form D (Sep 2024) (8 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1M

    B2B SoftwareFintech
  • Mallun YenSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Operator Collective Activate Fund, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Oct 2025) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV).

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

    B2B SoftwareCybersecurity
  • Kristina SimmonsSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Overwater Ventures SPV III, L.P., a $15M venture SPV (Jul 2025) (5 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Biotech & Pharma
  • Paul FeinsteinSolo GP · West Hollywood, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Managing Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for Audent GAM Venture Fund III, LLC, a venture fund (Jun 2025) (3 vehicles on file).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ryan CohenSolo GP · Concord, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Auxin Capital I, LP, a $75M venture fund (Jun 2025) (3 vehicles on file).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Thomas V. Hennessey, IiiSolo GP · West Palm Beach, FL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Coalition Fund II, L.P., a $1M venture SPV (Feb 2025) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $25K–$100K

    Biotech & PharmaB2B Software
  • William BarnesSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Karman Ventures Fund 1, LP, a $41.6M venture fund (Jun 2025) (6 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 4 SPVs).

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

    Space
  • Randall LloydSolo GP · Salt Lake City, UT

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Grix VC Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2025) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Seed, Series A · checks $2.1M–$3.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Manu GuptaSolo GP · South San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Blue Lion Circle X Even, a series of Blue Lion Circle AL, LP, a $850K venture SPV (Mar 2025) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • Cutler CookSolo GP · Hobe Sound, FL

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Clay Point Investors SPV 3 MHB, LP a Series of Clay Point Investors, LP, a $1.2M venture SPV (Feb 2025) (6 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 5 SPVs).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • John ParmigianiSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Disruptive Manager, LLC, its Manager) on the Form D for Disruptive Ventures Remote Revolution LLC Series ZD-I, a $8.6M venture fund (Feb 2025) (3 vehicles on file).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • Max ShevlinSolo GP · Miami Beach, FL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Manager) on the Form D for Diem-Viii, LLC, a $2.5M venture SPV (Jan 2025) (6 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 3 SPVs).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • 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
  • Greg CarsonSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Managing Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for Humla Opportunity SPV VI LLC, a $500K venture SPV (Dec 2024) (14 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 11 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$200K

    Media, Gaming & Creator
  • 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
  • Derren BurrellSolo GP · Mclean, VA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for TN SSBCI VVC Fund II LP, a $3M venture fund (Nov 2024) (4 vehicles on file).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Harrison ValnerSolo GP · Driftwood, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Pangea Fund I, a series of SEASIDE Ventures, LP, a $245K venture SPV (Mar 2024) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jae Hyun LeeSolo GP · Cambridge, MA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Zeitgeist Capital III, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • Daniel FleischmannSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of Manager) on the Form D for TGV LO Growth II LLC, a $2.5M venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

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

    B2B Software
  • Sita ChantramonklasriSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Siam Capital Fund II, L.P., a $85M venture fund (Aug 2024) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs).

    Seed, Series A · checks $850K–$2.55M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Carli SapirSolo GP · Jackson, WY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Amboy Street Ventures Fund II, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jul 2024) (4 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 2 SPVs).

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

    Healthcare
  • Clayton ChristopherSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for BM Access I, LP, a $31.9M venture fund (May 2024) (4 vehicles on file).

    Seed, Series A · checks $675K–$2.05M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Duncan Michael PennSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Gatsby Falcon A, LP, a $25.5M venture fund (Apr 2024) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV).

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

    Space
  • Rami El AssalSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Boutique Venture Partners Fund II, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Mar 2024) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs).

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

    Healthcare
  • Shalin MehtaSolo GP · Brooklyn, NY

    Named as the only individual (Sole Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Seva I-C LP, a venture fund (Aug 2023) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Healthcare

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