Angel investors in South Carolina
9 angel investors and angel groups based in South Carolina, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 4 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 5 solo GPs, 3 syndicate leads and 1 angel groups. The median stated or estimated check is $100K–$300K.
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Who are the most active angel investors in South Carolina?
Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Joseph Milam, Anthony Del Porto, Kevin Postigo, Pano Anthos and Katherine Tarbox.
How many angel investors in South Carolina are there?
9 on file, 4 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 South Carolina invest?
The median check is $100K–$300K, across 8 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.
What do angel investors in South Carolina invest in?
Biotech & Pharma (1) and Consumer (1) lead, by angels focused on each.
- Active May 2026
Joseph MilamSolo GP · Clemson, SC
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the manager) on the Form D for Fund That Tiger I, LLC, a $10M venture fund (May 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Anthony Del PortoSolo GP · Charleston, SC
Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Betterway Ventures Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Sep 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jun 2026
Kevin PostigoSyndicate lead · Indian Land, SC
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Envoy Strategic Participation I, LLC, a $500K venture SPV (Jun 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2025
Pano AnthosSolo GP · Aiken, SC
Named as the only individual (Managing member of the general partner of the issuer) on the Form D for XRC Opportunity Fund II, L.P., a venture fund (Dec 2025) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$250K
Consumer - Active Oct 2025
Katherine TarboxSolo GP · Hilton Head Island, SC
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Founder's Box Fund I, L.P., a $5M venture fund (Oct 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2025
Benjamin SternSolo GP · Columbia, SC
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Stratus Ventures Fund 1, LP, a $10M venture fund (Mar 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2025
David T. KilbornSyndicate lead · Charleston, SC
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Performa (US) Equity Fund, a series of Performa (US) Series Fund, LP, a $41.6M venture SPV (Jan 2025) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $12.3M–$41.6M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Dec 2024
William David Tompkins, Jr.Syndicate lead · Beaufort, SC
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the issuer, ACE Capital GP I LLC) on the Form D for ACE Capital SPV I LP, a $400K venture SPV (Dec 2024).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K
Sector focus not yet verified Charleston Angel PartnersAngel group · Mount Pleasant, SC
Charleston Angel Partners: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website.
Seed
Biotech & Pharma
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