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.
- Active Dec 2023
William FinneySolo GP · Seattle, WA
Named as one of two individuals (Executive Officer of the General Partner) on the Form D for Breakwater Ventures Fund I, LP, a $7.8M venture fund (Dec 2023) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $75K–$250K
Fintech - Active Dec 2023
Chance MurraySolo GP · Salt Lake City, UT
Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Upstream VC Fund I, LP, a $15.3M venture fund (Dec 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2023
Angelos AngelouSolo GP · Austin, TX
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for IA Global Fund I, LP, a $50M venture fund (Dec 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2023
Nicholas IatropoulosSolo GP · Austin, TX
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for IA Global Fund I, LP, a $50M venture fund (Dec 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2023
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 - Active Nov 2023
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 - Active Nov 2023
Pocket SunSolo GP · Naples, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the General Partner) on the Form D for SoGal Ventures Supernova, L.P., a $19.4M venture fund (Nov 2023) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
E-commerce & RetailConsumer - Active Nov 2023
Nicolin DeckerSolo GP · Broken Arrow, OK
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Fund I LLC, a $10M venture fund (Nov 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2023
Warren ChiaSolo GP · Burlington, MA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for TKF II L.P., a $100M venture fund (Nov 2023).
Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2023
David ApgarSolo GP · Santa Cruz, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for CircularIT Ventures Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Nov 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2023
Jon SiskSolo GP · Santa Cruz, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for CircularIT Ventures Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Nov 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2023
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 - Active Nov 2023
Clarence CheukSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Manousos Investments Fund I, LP, a $4.8M venture fund (Nov 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Cybersecurity - Active Oct 2023
David EndlerSolo GP · Arlington, VA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Runtime Ventures Fund, LP, a $50M venture fund (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2023
Eric SatzSolo GP · Nashville, TN
Named as one of two individuals (General Partner) on the Form D for Alto Capital Fund I, LLC-Kearny Jackson Fund I, a $3M venture fund (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2023
Scott HarriganSolo GP · Nashville, TN
Named as one of two individuals (General Partner) on the Form D for Alto Capital Fund I, LLC-Kearny Jackson Fund I, a $3M venture fund (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2023
Jonathan BrookSolo GP · Miami, FL
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for SP Alpha Opportunity Fund LLC, a $25M venture fund (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2023
Ritesh SharmaSolo GP · Johns Creek, GA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for SeedToB Opportunity Fund, LLC, a $15M venture fund (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
AI & MLHealthcare - Active Oct 2023
Shantanu NigamSolo GP · Suwanee, GA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for SeedToB Opportunity Fund, LLC, a $15M venture fund (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
AI & MLHealthcare - Active Oct 2023
Ravi SundararajanSolo GP · Los Altos Hills, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for AIspace Ventures Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Bruno BowdenSolo GP · Portola Valley, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for GREP VC FUND 2, LP, a $7.1M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$200K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Jason ShermanSolo GP · Longwood, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Top Shelf Ventures I, LP, a $11.3M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Noah FriedmanSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Top Shelf Ventures I, LP, a $11.3M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Paul WillardSolo GP · San Mateo, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for GREP VC FUND 2, LP, a $7.1M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$200K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Benjamin PattersonSolo GP · Millbrae, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ten VC Fund I, LP, a $41.6M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $425K–$1.25M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Daniel Orlando Ramirez MazSolo GP · Sunnyvale, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Member of the Issuer of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ten VC Fund I, LP, a $41.6M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $425K–$1.25M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Amanda SchutzbankSolo GP · Jackson, WY
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Willow Growth Partners Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Deborah BentonSolo GP · Jackson, WY
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Willow Growth Partners Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Will ZellSolo GP · Columbus, OH
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Zell Capital, a $50M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
B2B Software - Active Sep 2023
Balaji GopinathSolo GP · Denver, CO
Named as one of two individuals (director/promoter) on the Form D for Kubera Venture Capital Fund I, LP, a $10.7M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
James McKeeSolo GP · Denver, CO
Named as one of two individuals (director/promoter) on the Form D for Kubera Venture Capital Fund I, LP, a $10.7M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Alex KatzSolo GP · Princeton, NJ
Named as one of two individuals (Member of the Management Company of the Issuer) on the Form D for ff Blue and Yellow Heritage Fund, L.P., a venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
E-commerce & RetailDefense & AerospaceHealthcare - Active Sep 2023
Adam GartenbergSolo GP · Purchase, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 640 Oxford Fund I, LP, a $12M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
James Bennett Ralston IiiSolo GP · Brooklyn, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Swell Partners Fund II, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
B2B SoftwareSpace - Active Sep 2023
Matthew WilsonSolo GP · Oklahoma City, OK
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Victorum Venture Fund I, LP, a $14.5M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Mrityunjay Bennett PatilSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Swell Partners Fund II, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
B2B SoftwareSpace - Active Sep 2023
Richard MasonSolo GP · New Port Richey, FL
Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for AKC International TID Fund I LLC, a venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Lucas FoxSolo GP · Miami, FL
Named as the only individual (executive officer/promoter) on the Form D for FIM Fund I LP, a venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Hadi TaheriSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for H o M Opportunity II, LLC, a $8M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2023
Mehrdad Baghaie YazdiSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for H o M Opportunity II, LLC, a $8M venture fund (Sep 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K
Sector focus not yet verified
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