Angel investors in California
744 angel investors and angel groups based in California, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 381 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 9 individual angels, 541 solo GPs, 182 syndicate leads and 12 angel groups. The median stated or estimated check is $300K–$750K.
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How many angel investors in California are there?
744 on file, 381 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 angel investors in California invest?
The median check is $300K–$750K, across 616 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.
What do angel investors in California invest in?
AI & ML (71), B2B Software (46) and Healthcare (43) lead, by angels focused on each.
- Active May 2025
Ronnie WiessbrodSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (The Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for LionBee Capital SPV-AX LP, a $4M venture SPV (May 2025) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.06M–$1.57M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2025
Moj MahdaraSolo GP · Studio City, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Kinship Opportunity Fund, L.P., a venture fund (May 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2025
Chase AdamSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Grove Fund I, L.P., a $5M venture fund (Apr 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2025
Andrew ChanSolo GP · Santa Monica, CA
Named as the only individual (MANAGER OF THE ISSUER'S GENERAL PARTNER) on the Form D for Atas VC Fund I, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Apr 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2025
Jon DishotskySolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Daft Capital Fund I, LP, a $30M venture fund (Apr 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $300K–$900K
Defense & Aerospace - Active Apr 2025
Jacquelyn FastSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Sandbox Studios.vc Fund 2, L.P., a $30M venture fund (Apr 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
Media, Gaming & Creator - Active Apr 2025
Ajay GuptaSolo GP · Orinda, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for CLAI Ventures Fund I, LP, a $3.6M venture fund (Apr 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K
AI & ML - Active Apr 2025
Helen H. LiangSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for FoundersX Growth D, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Apr 2024). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Growth · checks $500K–$1.5M
HealthcareBiotech & Pharma - Active Mar 2025
Alex RosenbergSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Main Character Fund I, LP, a $25M venture fund (Mar 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2025
Alyse KilleenSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Stillmark II LP, a $36.1M venture fund (Mar 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.1M
Climate & Energy - Active Mar 2025
Ali RowghaniSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for First Harmonic Affiliates Fund I LP, a venture fund (Mar 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2025
Michele ColucciSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for DigitalDx Ventures II, L.P., a $3.7M venture fund (Mar 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K
AI & MLHealthcareBiotech & Pharma - Active Mar 2025
Zachary KushelSolo GP · Corte Madera, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for MSIV Fund II, L.P., a $15M venture fund (Mar 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2025
"Ariana ""Ari""" Amina QayumiSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Mindful Venture Capital I Side Fund, LLC, a $10M venture fund (Mar 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2025
Manoj RamachandranSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Managing Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for Sprout & Oak Fund I, L.L.C., a venture fund (Mar 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2025
Tom (Liang-Yu) ChiSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for At One Leaders I, LP, a $39.3M venture fund (Mar 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.2M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2025
Fred ToneySolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 9.58 Venture Partners, LP, a $7.8M venture fund (Feb 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $75K–$250K
Healthcare - Active Feb 2025
Immad AkhundSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Immad Akhund Ventures, L.P., a $26M venture fund (Feb 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$800K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2025
Sarah DiekroegerSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ascend SPV, a series of Fathom Venture Capital Management, LP, a $460K venture SPV (Feb 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $460K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2025
Sydney ThomasSolo GP · Solana Beach, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Impressionism Capital Fund I, L.P., a $60M venture fund (Feb 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2025
Keval DesaiSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Shakti Venture Capital II, L.P., a $40.5M venture fund (Feb 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.2M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2025
Rachel HirschSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Wellness Growth Ventures I LP, a $15M venture fund (Feb 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Healthcare - Active Jan 2025
Sean KohliSolo GP · North Hills, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for WYSJ Fund I LP, a venture fund (Jan 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2025
Kartheepan MadasamySolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the LLC Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for MFVP Opportunity Fund IC, LLC, a $1.4M venture SPV (Jan 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.4M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2025
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 - Active Jan 2025
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 - Active Jan 2025
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 - Active Jan 2025
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 - Active Jan 2025
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 - Active Jan 2025
Mohan ThomasSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Vice President of the GP of the Issuer) on the Form D for ACIP II Co-Invest A LP, a $11.3M venture SPV (Jan 2025) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $11.3M–$20.4M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2025
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 - Active Dec 2024
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 - Active Dec 2024
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 - Active Nov 2024
Morgan SlainSyndicate lead · Los Gatos, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Santa Cruz Venture Fund I, LP, a $1.5M venture SPV (Nov 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.48M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2024
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 - Active Oct 2024
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 - Active Oct 2024
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 - Active Oct 2024
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 - Active Oct 2024
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 - Active Oct 2024
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
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