Angel investors in Connecticut
34 angel investors and angel groups based in Connecticut, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 16 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 19 solo GPs, 13 syndicate leads and 2 angel groups. The median stated or estimated check is $600K–$1.23M.
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Who are the most active angel investors in Connecticut?
Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Oleg Ilichev, James Lee, Jared Kasner, Sanam Lari and Christopher Maher.
How many angel investors in Connecticut are there?
34 on file, 16 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 Connecticut invest?
The median check is $600K–$1.23M, across 25 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.
What do angel investors in Connecticut invest in?
AI & ML (5), B2B Software (4) and Developer Tools (2) lead, by angels focused on each.
- Active Jul 2026
Oleg IlichevSolo GP · Westport, CT
Named as the only individual (executive officer/promoter) on the Form D for Altai Ventures Special Opportunities Fund II, LP, a $20M venture fund (Jul 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M
AI & ML - Active May 2026
James LeeSolo GP · Greenwich, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of Tamarack Global, General Partner, LLC, the Issuer's general partner) on the Form D for Tamarack Blue Energy I, LP, a $20M venture fund (May 2026) (6 vehicles on file: 5 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K
AI & MLClimate & Energy - Active Sep 2026
Jared KasnerSolo GP · Stamford, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for IV Series 35A, a Series of Ineffable Ventures Series, LLC, a venture SPV (Sep 2026) (61 vehicles on file: 21 funds, 40 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $320K–$2.25M
AI & ML - Active Sep 2026
Sanam LariSolo GP · Cos Cob, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Noar Ventures II, LP, a $14.2M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$400K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Christopher MaherSolo GP · Darien, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Samaritan Partners Fund I, LP, a $10M venture fund (Aug 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Joseph V. LashSolo GP · Wilton, CT
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for VT Capital TurnCare Fund LP, a $9.3M venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Clinton GilliamSyndicate lead · Wilmington, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for WHI01, a series of Get Access Master Partnership, LP, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (5 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Real Estate & PropTech - Active Aug 2026
Avula Rama KrishnaSyndicate lead · Stamford, CT
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for ARGA International Small-Cap Fund, a series of ARGA Funds Trust, a $3.4M venture SPV (Aug 2026) (5 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Cybersecurity - Active Jun 2026
Drew Austin GreenfeldSolo GP · Weston, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for RBV Frontier AI 1, a series of Red Beard Ventures Master Syndicate, LP, a $591K venture SPV (Jun 2026) (8 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 7 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
AI & MLDeep Tech - Active Jan 2026
Brad S. KatsuyamaSyndicate lead · Darien, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for DC BK VFC PF SPV 4 LLC, a $1.6M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.6M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Carter HarrisSyndicate lead · Greenwich, CT
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Echo Lane SPV I LP, a $1M venture SPV (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Nicholas Scott HuberSolo GP · Westport, CT
Named as the only individual (Mr. Huber is the sole member of the GP of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Spice Ventures II, LP, a venture fund (Jul 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2025
Amit SrivastavaSolo GP · Westport, CT
Named as the only individual (MANAGER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for SamVed Ventures I LP, a $4.2M venture fund (Nov 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Brittany PalmerSolo GP · Westport, CT
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Adaptation Ventures Fund I LP, a venture fund (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Rich PalmerSolo GP · Westport, CT
Named as one of two individuals (Executive Officer of Issuer's General Partner) on the Form D for Adaptation Ventures Fund I LP, a venture fund (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2026
Landmark AngelsAngel group · Greenwich, CT
Landmark Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website; meets monthly.
Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2025
Jordan GasparSyndicate lead · Greenwich, CT
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Managing Member) on the Form D for Af B SPV, LLC, a $1.3M venture SPV (Apr 2025) (4 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$2M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2025
Jake ColognesiSolo GP · Riverside, CT
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Mamba Growth Fund I, L.P., a $103M venture fund (Oct 2024). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Seed, Series A · checks $1.02M–$3.1M
B2B SoftwareMedia, Gaming & Creator - Active Nov 2024
George Phillip RzepeckiSolo GP · Roxbury, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Raba Partnership 2, LP, a $59.6M venture fund (Nov 2024). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series B · checks $600K–$1.8M
B2B SoftwareFintech - Active Sep 2024
Marc EsquenaziSyndicate lead · Greenwich, CT
Named as the only individual (President of the Manager of the General Partner.) on the Form D for Lone River MC SPV, L.P., a $45M venture SPV (Sep 2024) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.12M–$20M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2024
Nicholas AbouzeidSyndicate lead · Woodbury, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for RA-0524 Fund I, a series of Nostalgia Capital SPV, LP, a $197K venture SPV (Aug 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $195K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2024
Sridhar KummamSolo GP · Stamford, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Summit Works Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Jan 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2023
Jay BockhausSolo GP · Westport, CT
Named as the only individual (MANAGER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for CORI Innovation Fund II, LP, a $4.3M venture fund (Dec 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2023
Robert AndrewsSyndicate lead · Darien, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Bayberry West-Trac II SPV, LP, a $2.3M venture SPV (Oct 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.35M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2023
Richard D. BlueSyndicate lead · Old Greenwich, CT
Named as the only individual (SPV Manager) on the Form D for GLCT 2023, A Series of PAA Master Fund, LLC, a $450K venture SPV (Jul 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $280K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2023
Ryan CarsonSolo GP · Middletown, CT
Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 1.21 Gigawatts AI Fund, LP - A3, a $835K venture fund (Jan 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed
AI & ML - Active Mar 2025
Brian RathjenSyndicate lead · Stamford, CT
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for KAM TD SPV LLC, a $6M venture SPV (Mar 2025) (7 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.83M–$5.32M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2023
David EigenSyndicate lead · Westport, CT
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for P5 Health Co-Investment III, L.P., a $1.2M venture SPV (Mar 2023) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $190K–$1.17M
Healthcare - Active Sep 2025
Jason CorselloSolo GP · Madison, CT
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Acadian Ventures Fund III, LP, a $60M venture fund (Sep 2025).
Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M
B2B SoftwareDeveloper Tools - Active Sep 2025
Thomas OtterSolo GP · Madison, CT
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Acadian Ventures Fund III, LP, a $60M venture fund (Sep 2025).
Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M
B2B SoftwareDeveloper Tools - Active Jan 2025
Guangyan ZhuSolo GP · Avon, CT
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Zenture Capital Fund I, LP, a $10M venture fund (Jan 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2023
Geoff SchneiderSyndicate lead · Darien, CT
Named as the only individual (executive officer/promoter) on the Form D for Cava Capital SPV XVI-B, LLC, a $2.3M venture SPV (Nov 2023) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.33M–$3.22M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2023
Charles GoodwinSyndicate lead · New Canaan, CT
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of Managing Member of Issuer) on the Form D for Goodwise Opportunity SPV I LLC, a $1.2M venture SPV (Feb 2023).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.23M
Sector focus not yet verified Angel Investor ForumAngel group · CT
Angel Investor Forum: listed as an ACA network member; its site describes the group.
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified
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