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
Camilo AcostaSolo GP · Laguna Beach, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Perceptive Ventures NVG SPV 1, L.P., a $22.6M venture SPV (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K
AI & ML - Active Jan 2026
Joseph YoungSyndicate lead · Sacramento, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager) on the Form D for Pico IV SPV I LLC, a $8M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $165K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Javier GuardoSyndicate lead · Santa Monica, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Kembol Ventures Fund I, LP, a $2M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.25M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2025
Nader HashemianSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of Managing Member) on the Form D for PCA SPV I, LLC, a venture SPV (Dec 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2025
Karl BoogSyndicate lead · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Partner) on the Form D for Series Milos, a series of Crete Fund LLC, a $3M venture SPV (Dec 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2025
Harinder Jit SinghSyndicate lead · Morgan Hill, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of General Partner: Azalea Pax, LLC) on the Form D for Azalea Pax I, LP, a $520K venture SPV (Oct 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $520K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Andrew ArmourSolo GP · Santa Monica, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Chaac Sidecar LP Investment Series XXI, a $500K venture SPV (Jan 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 4 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Luke ArmourSolo GP · Santa Monica, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Chaac Sidecar LP Investment Series XXI, a $500K venture SPV (Jan 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 4 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2025
Anshuman SinhaSyndicate lead · Irvine, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Velmeni AI SPV 2024 a Series of SSD SPV I LLC, a $785K venture SPV (Nov 2025) (41 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $90K–$500K
AI & MLFintechClimate & EnergyCybersecurity+1 - Active Sep 2026
Hypergrowth LabsSyndicate lead · San Jose, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for VSI SEP2026 a Series of HypergrowthLabs 2026, a $58K venture SPV (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $60K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Harshit KhaitanSyndicate lead · Fremont, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for TI 0926 a Series of CGF2021 LLC, a $595K venture SPV (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $595K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Irwan BelloSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for AIRES126 a Series of CGF2021 LLC, a $4.8M venture SPV (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $4.79M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Brandon FarwellSyndicate lead · Palo Alto, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Xfund OE SPV, LP, a venture SPV (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Giorgi KoreliSyndicate lead · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Icons Champions 1 a Series of CGF2021 LLC, a $80K venture SPV (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $80K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Paul StraubSyndicate lead · Mill Valley, CA
Named as one of two individuals (A Manager of the Manager) on the Form D for Wireframe Ventures 2026-S, LLC, a $2.3M venture SPV (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.1M–$2.3M
Climate & EnergyAI & ML - Active Aug 2026
Michael JeonSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Infinia-ASI-SeriesC a Series of CGF2021 LLC, a $106K venture SPV (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $105K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Michelle YiSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Generationship Fund I, LP, a $2.7M venture SPV (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.71M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Rachel ChalmersSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Generationship Fund I, LP, a $2.7M venture SPV (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.71M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Brom RectorSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for XEIA Venture Partners Fund II, LP, a $1.3M venture SPV (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.27M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Matt BensonSyndicate lead · Santa Rosa Valley, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Opes Ventures 1, a $300K venture SPV (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Steven TaubmanSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of Managing Member of Issuer) on the Form D for HighGear Ventures SPV-III, LLC, a $4.8M venture SPV (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $4.76M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Kiavash KazemianSyndicate lead · Danville, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Leo Ferus Ventures LLC, a $2.5M venture SPV (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Jason GodfreySolo GP · Pasadena, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for GC Wonder SPV LLC - GC PT Series 2, a $4.8M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $4.8M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Marisa Sarah WarrenSyndicate lead · Laguna Beach, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ALIAVIA Ventures Fund II, L.P., a $1.7M venture SPV (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.67M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Steven Michael WalkerSyndicate lead · Laguna Beach, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ALIAVIA Ventures Fund II, L.P., a $1.7M venture SPV (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.67M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Matt RobinsonSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Output Capital SPV Alpha, LLC, a venture SPV (May 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Greg GolubSyndicate lead · San Mateo, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SemperVirens Stepful SPV, LLC, a $12M venture SPV (Apr 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $12M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Douglas RenertSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for 444 Capital - D'Amelio Family Fund I, LP, a $25M venture SPV (Apr 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $10.4M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Jeff BeacherSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for 444 Capital - D'Amelio Family Fund I, LP, a $25M venture SPV (Apr 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $10.4M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Neville RichardsonSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Alpha Poly I SPV LLC, a $1.7M venture SPV (Apr 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.72M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Claire HickeySyndicate lead · Burlingame, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director) on the Form D for AFC SPV LP, a venture SPV (Apr 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Richard de SilvaSyndicate lead · Burlingame, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner) on the Form D for AFC SPV LP, a venture SPV (Apr 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Jose FerrelSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for Clearmatrix SPV a Series of Am SPV FUND Management LLC, a $466K venture SPV (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $465K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Bogdan CristeiSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Optim Circle LLC, a $450K venture SPV (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Swati ChaturvediSyndicate lead · Foster City, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Calculus Fund I, L.P., a $1.3M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.27M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Ko YoungjinSyndicate lead · Cupertino, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member) on the Form D for Pulsar AI Growth SPV 1, LLC, a $3M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.02M
AI & ML - Active Jan 2026
Ilia ZintchenkoSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Folsom Capital Fund I, L.P., a $1.5M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2025
Erez BarnavonSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Heritage Prime Providers SPV, LLC, a venture SPV (Nov 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Katherine CaldwellSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Twenty Two Ventures Fund VIII, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Takuya MiyataSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SCRUM Ventures FUND V, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed
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