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 Oct 2024
Anton FeingoldSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ares X-Energy Co-Invest LP, a $40.5M venture SPV (Oct 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $40.5M
Climate & Energy - Active Oct 2024
Lucio LanzaSyndicate lead · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member) on the Form D for LTV Fund XIV LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Jun 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Seed · checks $1M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2024
Michael BorrusSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Wilson Hill Fund II, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Sep 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2024
Juan AbundesSolo GP · Stockton, CA
Named as the only individual (MANAGING MEMEBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER.) on the Form D for Aito Capital FUND I LP, a $15M venture fund (Sep 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2024
Brian ReeSyndicate lead · La Canada, CA
Named as the only individual (Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Marston Ree Vantage SPV, a series of Atomizer LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Sep 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2024
Allen SmithSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Musa Capital Fund I, LP, a $25M venture fund (Sep 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2024
Alexandre LazarowSolo GP · Mill Valley, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fluent Ventures Fund I LP, a $50M venture fund (Aug 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $500K–$1.5M
B2B Software - Active Aug 2024
Jeremy BurtonSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the managing member of the issuer.) on the Form D for Platform Cohort 2025 LLC, a $16M venture fund (Aug 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$500K
B2B Software - Active Aug 2024
Andre IguodalaSyndicate lead · Lafayette, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for F9nwsl SPV LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Aug 2024) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$2.02M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2024
Bruce FriedmanSyndicate lead · Santa Barbara, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of Performance Marketing Investors Manager LLC) on the Form D for Series One, A Series of Performance Marketing Investors LLC, a $9M venture SPV (Jul 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $9M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2024
Pete HenigSolo GP · Sausalito, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Greenhouse Capital Partners Fund III, LP, a venture fund (Jul 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2024
Samuel KokinSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Sandwich Capital Fund I, L.P., a $60M venture fund (Jul 2024).
Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2024
Anne Lee SkatesSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Parable Partners I, L.P., a venture fund (Jul 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2024
Soroka OleksandrSyndicate lead · Hermosa Beach, CA
Named as the only individual (CEO of Manager) on the Form D for Network VC Syndicate Fund, LLC Series Spin 2, a $120K venture SPV (Jul 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $120K
AI & ML - Active Jun 2024
Shahram Seyedin-NoorSolo GP · Tiburon, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Civilization Ventures III, L.P., a venture fund (Jun 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
HealthcareBiotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2024
Evan BuhlerSolo GP · Covina, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the issuer.) on the Form D for Talok Capital 0.1 AI Fund LLC, a $3.9M venture fund (Jun 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K
AI & ML - Active Jun 2024
Tara TanSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Strange Ventures Fund I LP, a $10M venture fund (Jun 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
AI & MLDeep Tech - Active Jun 2024
Jukka AlanenSolo 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 Rebellion Ventures I, LP, a $12.9M venture fund (Jun 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$400K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2024
Adam FriedSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager) on the Form D for K-RX, LLC, a venture fund (Jun 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2024
Michael J. SekitsSolo GP · El Segundo, CA
Named as the only individual (MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for BTECH Consortium FUND I, LP, a $24.7M venture fund (Jun 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2024
Todd KimmelSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Montage Ventures Fund III, L.P., a $100M venture fund (Mar 2024). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Seed to Series B · checks $1M–$3M
Healthcare - Active May 2024
Gayaneh DavoodianSyndicate lead · Manhattan, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for ISV MVP Fund LP, a $250K venture SPV (May 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2024
Ross HinkleSolo GP · West Covina, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for PSC Ventures, LP, a $9M venture fund (May 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$250K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2024
Erik CederwallSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of Neosynthesis GP LLC, the General Partner) on the Form D for Neosynthesis LP, a $600K venture SPV (Apr 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $600K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2024
Rami ElkhatibSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Director of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Acero Capital II, L.P., a $125M venture fund (Apr 2024).
Seed, Series A · checks $1.25M–$3.75M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2024
Yigit IhlamurSolo GP · Oakland, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Vela Partners AI Fund II, LP, a $25M venture fund (Apr 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
AI & ML - Active Apr 2024
Christopher LeiterSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Atria Ventures Fund I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Apr 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2024
Roman LealSyndicate lead · Castro Valley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for LEAP Follow-on SPV Worky I, LP, a $500K venture SPV (Apr 2024) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2024
James NormanSolo GP · Alameda, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Black Operator Fund I, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jan 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2024
Peter KragelundSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Angel Ramp LP, a $527K venture SPV (Mar 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2024
Aleksei DubovSyndicate lead · San Mateo, CA
Named as the only individual (Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for BuildTech Series a series of Allocations Funds LLC, a $50K venture SPV (Mar 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K
Real Estate & PropTech - Active Mar 2024
Sungjoon ChoSolo GP · San Mateo, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fortitude Ventures Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2024
Casey ArmstrongSyndicate lead · Newport Beach, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Long Ecommerce Ventures Fund II, LP, a $2.5M venture SPV (Mar 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.79M
E-commerce & Retail - Active Mar 2024
Claire ChangSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for IgniteXL Ventures II, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2024
Vivik VipulSolo GP · Pleasanton, CA
Named as the only individual (EO of the General Partner) on the Form D for FalconX Ventures Fund I, LP., a venture fund (Mar 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2024
Casey Snown WooSyndicate lead · Mill Valley, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for APBC I, a series of FOG Venture Funds II, LP, a $1.6M venture SPV (Feb 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.56M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2024
Laurence ToneySolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Plexo Capital Antropico, LLC, a $8M venture fund (Feb 2024) (2 vehicles on file).
Seed, Series A · checks $975K–$2.9M
Media, Gaming & CreatorEducation - Active Feb 2024
Tom MossSolo GP · Los Altos, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the manager of the issuer.) on the Form D for ViDi Alpha LLC, a $5M venture fund (Feb 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2024
Vandon DuongSyndicate lead · San Jose, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ergo Bio Opportunity Investments II, LP, a $121K venture SPV (Feb 2024) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $120K–$220K
Biotech & Pharma - Active Feb 2024
Zachery Keplinger-CoeliusSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Coelius Capital SPV, LP, a $1.8M venture SPV (Feb 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.8M
Climate & Energy
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