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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.

  • Aikaterini StroponiatiSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Brilliant Minds Fund, LP, a $50M venture fund (Jan 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Daniel C. EngelSolo GP · Santa Barbara, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Santa Barbara Venture Partners GP II LLC, General Partner) on the Form D for Santa Barbara Venture Partners Fund II B, LP, a venture fund (Jan 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K

    B2B Software
  • Tatijana JankoSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fjor Founders Fund I, L.P., a $4.4M venture fund (Jan 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jordan WanSolo GP · Denver, CO

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for CoFound Partners Venture Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Jan 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Patrick MandiaSolo GP · New Hope, PA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Uncommon Projects Capital Management Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Jan 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Justin LabelSolo GP · Lutherville, MD

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Inner Loop Capital Fund II, LP, a $24.2M venture fund (Jan 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Cybersecurity
  • Kyle AsmanSolo GP · Windermere, FL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Backswing Ventures Fund II, LP, a $25M venture fund (Feb 2023) (2 vehicles on file).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • David Kenji ChangSolo GP · Yorba Linda, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for A-N Partners Fund I, LP, a $7M venture fund (Jul 2024). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $75K–$200K

    HealthcareBiotech & Pharma
  • Grant NewlinSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Newlin Ventures, LP, a $3.3M venture fund (Jan 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Maximilian WebsterSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Hivemind Ventures Fund II LP, a $40M venture fund (Jan 2025).

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

    Crypto & Web3
  • Jarret ChristieSolo GP · Venice, CA

    Named as the only individual (Sole Member of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Vibrant Open SPV LLC, a $5M venture SPV (Jan 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$200K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Steve BravermanSolo GP · Scottsdale, AZ

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for CreationsVC Fund 2024, LP, a venture fund (Jan 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Isaac KatoSolo GP · Bellevue, WA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Two Ravens Fund I, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Jan 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • Matthew HartmanSolo GP · Brooklyn, NY

    Named as the only individual (MANAGING PARTNER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Factorial Capital II, LP, a venture fund (Jan 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Brandon BruceSolo GP · Knoxville, TN

    Named as the only individual (EO of the General Partner) on the Form D for MSV TN Fund I, LP, a $3M venture fund (Dec 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Shalanda ArmstrongSolo GP · Arlington, VA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 100KM Ventures Fund I, LP, a $25M venture fund (Dec 2024).

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

    B2B SoftwareHealthcare
  • Stephanie SherSolo GP · Holmdel, NJ

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Integral Ventures, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Dec 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Rangarajan PurisaiSolo GP · Saratoga, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Chakra Growth FUND I LLC, a $6.6M venture fund (Dec 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Douglas WatsonSolo GP · Trussville, AL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Measured Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Dec 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Biotech & Pharma
  • Jeffrey RosenSolo GP · Belmont, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of General Partner) on the Form D for Broom Ventures Fund II LP, a $30M venture fund (Dec 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Michael MaSolo GP · Tappan, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Sidecut Ventures Fund I, L.P., a venture fund (Dec 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Henry ChoiSolo GP · Henderson, NV

    Named as the only individual (Founding Partner and CEO of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Class Ventures Fund I LP, a $20M venture fund (Nov 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • Tim SchigelSolo GP · Cincinnati, OH

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Refinery Venture Fund III, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Nov 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Media, Gaming & CreatorHealthcare
  • Daniel EpsteinSolo GP · Boulder, CO

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Unreasonable Someone Somewhere LLC, a venture fund (Nov 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • George Phillip RzepeckiSolo GP · Roxbury, CT

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Raba Partnership 2, LP, a $59.6M venture fund (Nov 2024). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $600K–$1.8M

    B2B SoftwareFintech
  • Alexander MoazedSolo GP · Boca Raton, FL

    Named as the only individual (Principal of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Applico Capital B2B I, LP, a $50M venture fund (Nov 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • David MannSolo GP · Provo, UT

    Named as the only individual (Executive Managing Director of the Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for RevRoad Capital Pre-Seed Fund, LP, a venture fund (Nov 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Fintech
  • 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
  • Faraz KhanSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Stardust Fund I, LP, a $80M venture fund (Oct 2024).

    Seed, Series A · checks $800K–$2.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Todd GibbySolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Lock 8 Fund III LP, a venture fund (Oct 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Amanda RobsonSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Sole Member and Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Modern Technical Fund LP, a venture fund (Oct 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Kai Ping TienSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Dent Capital Fund I LP, a $50M venture fund (Oct 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ashley SmithSolo GP · Salt Lake City, UT

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Fund I, LP, a $13.1M venture fund (Oct 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$400K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alex James ColvilleSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for age1 Fund I, LP, a $55M venture fund (Oct 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Lorne AbonySolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Texas Venture Partners Israel Opportunities Fund I, LP, a $50M venture fund (Oct 2024).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Betsy ForeSolo GP · Wilmette, IL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Velveteen Ventures Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Oct 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Joseph Ryan DarnellSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Max Ventures Fund III, LP, a $50M venture fund (Sep 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

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

    Healthcare

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