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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.

  • Pratap MukherjeeSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Issuer's LLC Manager) on the Form D for Flywheel Capital Fund I, LLC, a venture fund (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Holly LuiSyndicate lead · Redwood City, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for LO Fund I, a series of PKO-Investments, LP, a $312K venture SPV (Feb 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $310K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Kevin HolmesSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Founders Network Fund, LP, a venture fund (Feb 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Sarah KunstSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Cleo Opportunity Fund, LP, a $5.9M venture fund (Feb 2023).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Raj-Ann Rekhi GillSyndicate lead · Monte Sereno, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Managing Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for SVQuad 2023 SPV, LLC, a venture SPV (Feb 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Christian ElamSyndicate lead · Vallejo, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of Bachmanity Capital GP LLC) on the Form D for Bachmanity Partners FUND LLC, a $400K venture SPV (Feb 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • John David RusenkoSolo GP · Larkspur, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Leap Forward Ventures Fund I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Feb 2023).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Andrew FarquharsonSolo GP · San Jose, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for VHM II, L.P., a venture fund (Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Paul YacoubianIndividual angel · San Francisco, CA

    Paul Yacoubian FUND IV, LP is a scout fund named after them, with CV Scout Manager, LLC as general partner, per its Form D (Jul 2023); they are listed on the filing as promoter.

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Vladimir BlumenIndividual angel · San Francisco, CA

    Vladimir Blumen FUND IV, LP is a scout fund named after them, with CV Scout Manager, LLC as general partner, per its Form D (Jan 2023); they are listed on the filing as promoter.

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • MCKAY WrigleyIndividual angel · San Francisco, CA

    MCKAY Wrigley FUND IV, LP is a scout fund named after them, with CV Scout Manager, LLC as general partner, per its Form D (Jul 2023); they are listed on the filing as promoter.

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • HealthTech CapitalAngel group · CA

    HealthTech Capital: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via DealUM; meets monthly.

    Seed, Series A

    Healthcare
  • Rob NessSyndicate lead · Richmond, CA

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Asymmetry Ventures Master Syndicate LLC - Series 9, a $400K venture SPV (Apr 2025) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$535K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Hem SuriSyndicate lead · San Diego, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for SGV30, a series of SGV I, LLC, a $2.2M venture SPV (Aug 2024) (9 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.64M–$3.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mehmet OguzSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K

    AI & MLSpace
  • Selahattin OnenSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K

    AI & MLSpace
  • Md Anis UzzamanSolo GP · San Jose, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Fenox Venture Co. XVIII, L.P., a $4.1M venture fund (May 2024) (17 vehicles on file: 11 funds, 6 SPVs).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mariam NaficySolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Heretic Arcade SPV 2, LP, a $2.5M venture SPV (Feb 2024) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    Media, Gaming & Creator
  • Bonita StewartSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BAG Ventures Fund I, LP, a $60M venture fund (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M

    Space
  • Jackson Georges, Jr.Solo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BAG Ventures Fund I, LP, a $60M venture fund (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M

    Space
  • Roy ErezSolo GP · Agoura Hills, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for R-Squared Ventures III, LP, a $50M venture fund (Oct 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Roy RubinSolo GP · Agoura Hills, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for R-Squared Ventures III, LP, a $50M venture fund (Oct 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Kathleen M. PikeSolo GP · Rutherford, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (President and CEO of One Mind, Manager) on the Form D for One Mind Catalyst Fund LLC, a venture fund (Oct 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Marcus SauterSolo GP · Rutherford, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (CFO of One Mind, Manager) on the Form D for One Mind Catalyst Fund LLC, a venture fund (Oct 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Abhay ParasnisSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Salience Capital Partners Fund I, L.P., a $70M venture fund (Sep 2025).

    Seed, Series A · checks $700K–$2.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ajay SinghSolo GP · Los Altos, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Exponential Technologies Frontiers Feeder Fund LP, a $11.9M venture fund (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

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

    B2B Software
  • Rupam ShrivastavaSolo GP · Los Altos, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Exponential Technologies Frontiers Feeder Fund LP, a $11.9M venture fund (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

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

    B2B Software
  • Benjamin ParrSolo GP · Tustin, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Theory Forge Ventures, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Sep 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Matthew SchlichtSolo GP · Tustin, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Theory Forge Ventures, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Sep 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Adam GefkoviczSolo GP · Woodside, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Genius Ventures Founding Fund I, LP, a $34.5M venture fund (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Benjamin TaftSolo GP · Woodside, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Genius Ventures Founding Fund I, LP, a $34.5M venture fund (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Caitlin PanasciSolo GP · Larkspur, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Inspire Global Ventures Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Tracy McWilliamsSolo GP · Larkspur, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Inspire Global Ventures Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Kate RohaczSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for NOMO Ventures SPV T1, LLC, a $6M venture SPV (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Rahul PrakashSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for NOMO Ventures SPV T1, LLC, a $6M venture SPV (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Oded NoySolo GP · Venice, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Amplify.LA Capital VI, L.P., a $60M venture fund (Aug 2025).

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Paul BricaultSolo GP · Venice, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Amplify.LA Capital VI, L.P., a $60M venture fund (Aug 2025).

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Kellen RolandSolo GP · Studio City, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for Good Group I LP, a venture fund (Aug 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Nathan JohnsonSolo GP · Studio City, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the General Partner.) on the Form D for XLIV Capital I, L.P., a $40M venture fund (Aug 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Taylor GriffinSolo GP · Studio City, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the General Partner.) on the Form D for XLIV Capital I, L.P., a $40M venture fund (Aug 2025).

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

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