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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.

  • Ashley RustSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Manager) on the Form D for Strlng RD HYDR 1 LLC, a $1.2M venture SPV (Feb 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 3 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Nicholas PanagotacosSolo GP · Walnut Creek, CA

    Named as the only individual (General Partner) on the Form D for G Ventures IX, LP, a $1.4M venture SPV (Feb 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 2 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Kahramon JuraboevSyndicate lead · Cupertino, CA

    Named as the only individual (GP) on the Form D for Summer 2025 Access Fund, a Series of Venelite Venture Funds, LP, a $45K venture SPV (Dec 2025) (7 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $60K–$530K

    AI & ML
  • Andrew Patrick RocheSyndicate lead · Larkspur, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member) on the Form D for BL Ento Holdings LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Mar 2024) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$1.89M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • William DickinsonSyndicate lead · San Diego, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Figure SPV, a series of Beyond-Sec-I, LP, a $186K venture SPV (Nov 2025) (6 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $185K–$450K

    AI & ML
  • Gregory EatonSolo GP · Woodside, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Manager) on the Form D for Cheyenne Signos Partners, LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Nov 2025) (7 vehicles on file: 6 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    Defense & Aerospace
  • George Douglas DillardSyndicate lead · Tiburon, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Slewgrass Capital, LLC) on the Form D for RB Capital Partners SPV LLC, a $14.8M venture SPV (Sep 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $14.8M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Michael Lin LeeSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Investment manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for GHC III, a Series of Gradient Horizon Capital II LLC, a venture SPV (Sep 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alex PackSyndicate lead · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager) on the Form D for Hack Opportunities Blocker LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Adam MajmudarSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Iroh Capital Fund I, LP, a $2M venture SPV (Aug 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Benjamin A. LincolnSolo GP · Santa Monica, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Issuer.) on the Form D for Etched SPV, LLC, a $12.9M venture SPV (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    Healthcare
  • Sean LeeSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for LPG Intuition SPV II, L.P., a venture SPV (Aug 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jenny RookeSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Genoa Ventures Fund III, LP, a venture fund (Jun 2024) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $800K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Timothy BaskervilleSyndicate lead · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Advanceo AltData Fund I LP, a $2M venture SPV (Aug 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.28M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Clifford LinSyndicate lead · Milpitas, CA

    Named as the only individual (Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Varion1 a series of Allocations 2026 Master, LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.02M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Paige DohertySyndicate lead · San Diego, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Behind Genius Fund III, LP, a $2.1M venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.15M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Milena BursztynSyndicate lead · Venice, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Meltemi GrubMarket SPV, LP, a venture SPV (Jul 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Brian NicholsSyndicate lead · Oakland, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ME-0527 Fund I, a series of FBS Opportunities, LP, a $915K venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $915K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jailakshmi KrishnamurthySyndicate lead · Fremont, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for DEAL 3 a Series of 108 Venture Capital LLC, a venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mark VreekeSyndicate lead · Aliso Viejo, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for CAN FUND II a Series of CAN FUND Master LLC, a venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Audie AttarSyndicate lead · Irvine, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of One Eighty Ventures SPV Manager, LLC - Series Huupe) on the Form D for One Eighty Ventures Huupe SPV 2, LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Douglas MunseySyndicate lead · West Hollywood, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for EGB Capital Fund I Partnership, a series of EGB Capital Ventures Master, LP, a $515K venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $515K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alan HatlestadSyndicate lead · N Hollywood, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Money Axioms LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.03M

    Fintech
  • Samarth AthreyaSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Athreya Capital, LP, a $1M venture SPV (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.01M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Agata MroczkowskaSyndicate lead · Concord, CA

    Named as the only individual (Agata Mroczkowska is the Executive Officer of the General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Teleport Fund I, LP, a $800K venture SPV (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $145K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Sameed MusveeSyndicate lead · 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 Dash VC Fund I, LP, a $2.5M venture SPV (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.5M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Robin DavidsSyndicate lead · Lomita, CA

    Named as the only individual (Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Perridon Opportunities III a series of Perridon Ventures LLC, a $500K venture SPV (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Daron YoungSyndicate lead · Encinitas, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for CCP KILN GF3 a Series of Orebro Capital Series LLC, a $2.8M venture SPV (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.82M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Supachai ParchariyanonSyndicate lead · Albany, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Invext Seax FUND III a Series of Invext LLC, a venture SPV (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $2.9M

    Biotech & Pharma
  • Yonghui MaSyndicate lead · San Jose, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for xNova VC Fund I (Aries) L.P., a $15M venture SPV (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5M

    AI & ML
  • Vijendar DwarakanathSyndicate lead · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager) on the Form D for PI US Partners LLC, a $292K venture SPV (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $290K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Hui HuangSyndicate lead · Cupertino, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for FR-0108 Fund II, a series of Loyola Vista, LP, a $12.5M venture SPV (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $12.5M

    Healthcare
  • Molly MielkeSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for MF II, a series of Moth Fund, LP, a $25M venture SPV (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $7.61M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Lucas PolsSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for 1752 VC FUND II a Series of 1752 VC FUND LLC, a venture SPV (Apr 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alexander Lawrence IannacconeSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Member of the Sole Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for FPC 1 SPV LLC, a venture SPV (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Syed AhmedSyndicate lead · San Jose, CA

    Named as the only individual (Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Tara SPV LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Paul ArnoldSolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Switch Ventures Growth IV-A, LP, a $1.8M venture SPV (Mar 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

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

    AI & ML
  • Youngjin KoSyndicate lead · San Jose, CA

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Pulsar Space Frontier SPV 1, LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K

    Deep TechSpace
  • Lisa YuSyndicate lead · Greenbrae, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 99VC Fund I LP, a $500K venture SPV (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Menelaos MazarakisSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fund I, a series of Mene Capital, LP, a $20M venture SPV (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.67M

    Sector focus not yet verified

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