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 Sep 2026
Jie ZhaoSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Leonis Capital FUND III, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 3 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$735K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Blake ByersSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Curiosity Group Opportunity Three, LP, a venture fund (Aug 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Growth
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jun 2026
David FleckSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Freeflow Three, L.P., a venture fund (Jun 2026) (6 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$650K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Ziqiang TangSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BSF III Advisor, LP, a venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Media, Gaming & CreatorSpaceBiotech & Pharma - Active May 2026
Jenna BryantSolo GP · Calabasas, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the issuer.) on the Form D for Embedded Ventures 2023-II LLC, a $3M venture fund (Apr 2024) (6 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Aaron EdelheitSolo GP · Santa Barbara, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Managing Member) on the Form D for Mindset LEEF LLC, a venture fund (Apr 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Chengming RenSolo GP · Campbell, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fellows Fund III, L.P., a venture fund (Feb 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K–$1.55M
AI & ML - Active Sep 2026
Navin ChaddaSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for MFO Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, a venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Anujeshwar TotapudiSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for n2 Venture Capital Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Maria DavidsonSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Relational Capital I, LP, a venture fund (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
William RobbinsSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Robbins Capital I, L.P., a venture fund (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
David LararSolo GP · Torrance, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ASTF Neros I LP, a venture fund (Aug 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Nuno Jose Simoes Goncalves PedroSolo GP · San Mateo, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the General Partner and the Investment Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Chamaeleon Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Ariel TorbatiSolo GP · Beverly Hills, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Canon Capital SPV1 LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Sharmila MulliganSolo GP · Woodside, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for CEOs' Fund II L.P., a venture fund (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Stephen DeBerrySolo GP · Tiburon, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Bronze Venture Fund III, L.P., a venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Alexander John Theodor Ronald WillSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Antimatter Fund I LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Alexandra Elizabeth FolkSolo GP · Beverly Hills, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Showcase Ventures Fund I LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Joseph WilsonSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner) on the Form D for Undeterred Capital III, LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Kevin NovakSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Rackhouse Venture Capital III LP, a venture fund (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Tristan JenningsSolo GP · San Mateo, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner and Investment Manager) on the Form D for Solaris Ventures Fund I, LP, a venture fund (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Vaibhav AgrawalSolo GP · Mountain View, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Odd Bird Ventures 1, LP, a venture fund (Apr 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Max KhalkhaliSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for GEX Ventures Fund II-A, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Marc SchroderSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for MGV Fund II, L.P., a venture fund (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Frank Russell SproleSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Virta Ventures II, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Ann BordetskySolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 10e10 Capital Opportunity Fund 1, LP, a $4.8M venture fund (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Karl BrackenSolo GP · Pacific Palisades, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner and Investment Manager.) on the Form D for Ocampo Capital Fund II LP, a venture fund (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Robin ChanSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Goat Growth Fund VII,LLC, a $4.3M venture fund (Jan 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Deep Tech - Active Dec 2025
Mohammad El-BibanySolo GP · Redwood City, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Page One Ventures II, LP, a venture fund (Dec 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Brandon AvrutinSolo GP · Carpinteria, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Waybury Capital II, LP, a venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Nicholas SeshadriSolo GP · Carpinteria, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Waybury Capital II, LP, a venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Rosie MoraSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Hypernova FUND LP, a $4.7M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Justin SandlerSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Eval Ventures Alpha 1, LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
William FreibergSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Eval Ventures Alpha 1, LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Olaf SakkersSolo GP · Santa Cruz, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for RedBlue Capital Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Trevor OelschigSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the GPLLC) on the Form D for Duration Ventures I LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Series A
AI & ML - Active Jul 2026
Kareem El SawySolo GP · Santa Monica, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Memento Growth Partners I, L.P., a venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Alexandra RossiSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Kaleidoscope FUND I, LP, a venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Elina RaybergSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Varda Stack One, L.P., a venture fund (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Developer Tools - Active May 2026
Sophia Sun ZouSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Breyer Zou Ventures I, LP, a venture fund (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified
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