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 Feb 2026
Songyee YoonSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Principal Venture Partners, L.P., a $100M venture fund (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M
AI & MLDeveloper Tools - Active Jan 2026
Rajesh MashruwalaSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Seabright V, L.P., a $125M venture fund (Jan 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Seed, Series A · checks $1.25M–$3.75M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Carlo AgostinelliSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Nova Select, LP, a $5M venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Endmoor XsuSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Nova Select, LP, a $5M venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Karl HandelsmanSolo 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 Codon Innovation Fund I, LP, a $15M venture fund (Jun 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $150K–$450K
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jul 2026
Matthew KozlovSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Multiball Capital Fund I, L.P., a $30M venture fund (Jul 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Sarah H.B.S. LucasSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of LVG GP VII, LLC, the Managing Member of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Lucas Venture Group XXXIX, LLC, a $1.5M venture SPV (Jul 2024) (13 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 12 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
E-commerce & RetailConsumer - Active Jun 2026
Moritz DoepfnerSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Doepfner Capital Fund I Co-Invest, L.P., a venture SPV (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Seed, Series A · checks $900K–$2.7M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Jack Bixby LucasSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Lucas Venture Fund II, LP, a $30M venture fund (Feb 2026) (11 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 10 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
mohammed nadeemSolo GP · Santa Clara, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Nadeem Ventures Fund 1, L.P., a $10M venture fund (Apr 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Matthew BrezinaSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ford Street Ventures III, LP, a $30M venture fund (Mar 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
Healthcare - Active Mar 2026
Robin ChoySolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Batch Ventures YC 2026, LP, a $12M venture fund (Mar 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2025
Diede van LamoenSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Go Global Faster LP, a $50M venture fund (Dec 2025) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2025
Daniel GouldSolo GP · Pacifica, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Agnikul SPV, a series of Gold Dragon, LP, a $159K venture SPV (Oct 2025) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Armin KohanSolo GP · Fountain Valley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Kohan Opportunities PL, L.P., a $5.7M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Jiang LinSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Linea Ventures Fund I, LP, a $20M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Soheil SazeshSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Substance I, LP, a $15M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Andrew James SolimineSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Script Capital IV, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
AI & ML - Active Sep 2026
Matthew ChenSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for NPU Ventures Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Panagiotis MadamopoulosSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for EXOSCALETON Ventures Fund I, L.P., a $15M venture fund (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Julian ShapiroSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Julian Capital FUND III, LP, a $50.6M venture fund (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Vasudev BaileySolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Anomaly Ventures Fund I LP, a $50M venture fund (Aug 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $500K–$1.5M
Biotech & Pharma - Active Aug 2026
Peter YollesSolo GP · Belvedere Tiburon, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Echo River Capital Fund II LP, a $30M venture fund (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Sandeep SardanaSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BluePointe Ventures TechFund IV, LP, a $8.8M venture fund (Jul 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$250K
AI & MLB2B SoftwareBiotech & Pharma - Active Jul 2026
Steven JacobsSolo GP · San Mateo, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Drumbeat Capital Fund I, LP, a $50M venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Manan MehtaSolo GP · Lafayette, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Unshackled Colorado, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
George BandarianSolo GP · Glendale, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Untapped Ventures Fund II, LP, a $50M venture fund (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
AI & ML - Active Jun 2026
Ariel JaduszliwerSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Brainstorm Ventures IV, LP, a $25M venture fund (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Ahmadreza MasrourSolo GP · Sunnyvale, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager) on the Form D for YAR Ventures L.P., a $10M venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Nathan WilliamsSolo GP · San Mateo, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Union Peak Ventures I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Deep Tech - Active Jun 2026
Fredric MoeziniaSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Leo Capital Fund I, LP, a $20M venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Lacey Calac DunneSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Manager of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Acknowledge Redwood, LLC, a $10M venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Vijay KrishnanSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for GFactor Ventures Fund I, LP, a $15M venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Julian CounihanSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Schematic Ventures Fund III, LP, a $60M venture fund (May 2026).
Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M
AI & MLMobility & LogisticsIndustrial & ManufacturingB2B Software - Active May 2026
Kimberly J. MooreSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuers) on the Form D for U&I Ventures Fund I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Cybersecurity - Active May 2026
Yuanjun ZengSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Snowy Leopard Ventures Fund I, LP, a $6M venture fund (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$200K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Radu CautisSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of General Partner) on the Form D for Medical Technology Venture Partners I-A, L.P., a $5.1M venture fund (May 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $50K–$150K
Healthcare - Active May 2026
Samiz BayanSolo GP · San Mateo, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Draper Dragon Orion Fund, L.P., a $80M venture fund (May 2026).
Seed, Series A · checks $800K–$2.4M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Satish TalluriSolo GP · Milpitas, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Tall Ventures Fund I, L.P., a $50M venture fund (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Lavanya ShuklaSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Sole Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Improbability Fund I, LP, a $17.3M venture fund (Apr 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$500K
Sector focus not yet verified
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