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Angel syndicate leads in the US

Angel syndicate leads: angels who lead deal-by-deal syndicates, with the SPVs they filed on SEC Form D. 808 US syndicate leads, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 357 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Most are based in California (182), New York (133) and Texas (73). The median stated or estimated check is $850K–$1.03M.

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Who are the most active syndicate leads?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Sajid Rahman, Taras Chumachenko, Joseph Fernandes, Maxim Nazarov and Dominic Ward.

How many syndicate leads are there?

808 on file, 357 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 syndicate leads invest?

The median check is $850K–$1.03M, across 741 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

Where are syndicate leads based?

Most are in California (182), New York (133) and Texas (73).

What do syndicate leads invest in?

AI & ML (48), Healthcare (38) and Climate & Energy (24) lead, by angels focused on each.

  • Sajid RahmanSyndicate lead

    Leads 108 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Sajid Rahman Angel Funds, named after them (latest Sep 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K

    Climate & EnergyFood & Agriculture
  • Taras ChumachenkoSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for HGS-3, a series of ALEXTAR VC, LLC, a $424K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (80 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $385K–$3.5M

    AI & MLFintechSpace
  • Joseph FernandesSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for Openlight a Series of VUVP FUND LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (29 vehicles on file).

    Seed to Growth · checks $145K–$595K

    AI & MLBiotech & PharmaCybersecuritySpace
  • Maxim NazarovSyndicate lead · Venice, CA

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for FS-45 a series of FinSight Special Opportunities Fund VI LLC, a $1.9M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (43 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.03M–$6.09M

    AI & ML
  • Dominic WardSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Infinitas Capital SPV XXXXV a series of Infinitas Capital Master LLC, a $5.7M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (21 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $425K–$1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Peter KirschSyndicate lead · Bethesda, MD

    Named as the only individual (He is the individual authorized by the managing member) on the Form D for Blue Marlin Derby Gold SPV LLC, a $22M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (16 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series B · checks $5.41M–$21.6M

    Food & AgricultureConsumer
  • Manasi Clara VydyanathSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for HII xAI-03, a Series of HII xAI LLC, a $899K venture SPV (Mar 2026) (22 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.67M–$9.98M

    AI & MLHardware & RoboticsCybersecurity
  • Andrew TanSyndicate lead

    Leads 37 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Andrew Tan Investments, named after them (latest Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$500K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Caroline GashSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Manager) on the Form D for IA Snag 115x0 A Series of IrishAngels 2026 LLC, a $215K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (24 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $160K–$265K

    CybersecurityEducation
  • Warren Eric FisherSyndicate lead · Tampa, FL

    Named as the only individual (CEO, Manole Capital Management LLC, Manager of SPV) on the Form D for Source Digital IV, a SPV of Manole Capital, LLC, a $2.3M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (9 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $750K–$4.6M

    Climate & Energy
  • Hemdeep SuriSyndicate lead · San Diego, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for SGV48, A Series of SGV I, LLC, a $280K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (19 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.09M–$4.38M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • David W. BoralSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager and Investment Manager.) on the Form D for D. Boral Master SPV LLC, Series XIII Nscale, a $3M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (10 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.13M–$5.95M

    AI & MLHardware & Robotics
  • Faraz KhanSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ABFA MB Direct I , a series of Giant Step Capital Specials, LP, a $3M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (8 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.09M–$10.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jonathan WasserstrumSyndicate lead · Mamaroneck, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SPV 826, a series of Harris Austin, LP, a $325K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (13 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$510K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Daniel HightowerSyndicate lead · Washington, DC

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for TE-0602 Fund I, a series of DRH Rollups, LP, a $719K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (7 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$1.66M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Sunil PaiSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for LMA-2, a series of ACOF Special Opportunities, LP, a $1.6M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (6 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $760K–$1.86M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nicholas GianosSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for RSS-FV Fund I, a series of Fogline Ventures, LP, a $340K venture SPV (Aug 2026) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $105K–$370K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Philipp FrankSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for EQP AI DRIVE a Series of EQP Master I LLC, a $1.4M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.4M–$3M

    AI & MLDefense & AerospaceHardware & RoboticsDeveloper Tools
  • Mandy MallottSyndicate lead · Columbus, OH

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series Ohio State Early Investor Network 2025 - DASI Simulations Follow On, a $565K venture SPV (Jun 2026) (6 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$565K

    Healthcare
  • Dakota Woodland LawrenceSyndicate lead · Orlando, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (executive officer) on the Form D for Blueskye SPV Fund VII LLC, a $3.7M venture SPV (Mar 2026) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.55M–$7M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Todd Arnold HavemeisterSyndicate lead · Orlando, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (executive officer) on the Form D for Blueskye SPV Fund VII LLC, a $3.7M venture SPV (Mar 2026) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.55M–$7M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Neil SerebryanySyndicate lead · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Manager.) on the Form D for Nexileon Opportunities 2, LLC (Series 1), a $255K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $255K–$2.31M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Eduard IlyadzhanovSyndicate lead · Bay Harbor Islands, FL

    Named as the only individual (Officer of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for ESP, a series of E Squared Investment Fund, LLC, a $4.1M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Tyler WankeSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer) on the Form D for Dendrion MadSci 1, LLC, a $242K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (4 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed · checks $60K–$1.25M

    Healthcare
  • Patrick MeltonSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for SSP KP Co-Invest, LP, a $7.1M venture SPV (Aug 2024) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $7.09M–$53.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mark PatricofSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Mr. Patricof is the Managing Member of the Issuer's Manager.) on the Form D for PCO 45, a Series of Patricof Co. Master, LLC, a $55M venture SPV (Apr 2026) (19 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed · checks $540K–$11.8M

    Deep Tech
  • Deborah JacksonSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of The Issuer and the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PAVC Syndicate 10, LLC, a $960K venture SPV (Mar 2026) (11 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $345K–$685K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ryan BowieSyndicate lead

    Leads 5 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Ryan Bowie Ventures, named after them (latest Sep 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $90K–$245K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Thomas CallahanSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Spartan Fund II, a Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC, a $11.3M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.29M–$11.3M

    AI & MLDeep TechDeveloper Tools
  • Travis ElliottSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for CP Holding LLC - Series 10, a $1.2M venture SPV (Aug 2026) (7 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$1.23M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Adela JamalSyndicate lead · Cambridge, MA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing member of the general partner of the issuer) on the Form D for Milemark Diffraqtion SPV LLC, a $335K venture SPV (May 2026) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $185K–$405K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Sebastian BarrigaSyndicate lead · Cambridge, MA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing member of the general partner of the issuer) on the Form D for Milemark Diffraqtion SPV LLC, a $335K venture SPV (May 2026) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $185K–$405K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jeffrey FiloneSyndicate lead · Woodbury, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Northeast-Ptp SPV FUND IV (3(C)(1)), LP, a $28M venture SPV (May 2026) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $11.5M–$42.3M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Patrick VanRotenSyndicate lead · Woodbury, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Northeast-Ptp SPV FUND IV (3(C)(1)), LP, a $28M venture SPV (May 2026) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $11.5M–$42.3M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Martin RudigierSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Apex Fund III A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $2M venture SPV (May 2026) (15 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $345K–$2.01M

    Hardware & Robotics
  • Numan NumanbayraktarogluSyndicate lead · Petaluma, CA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for 212 SC SPV A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Apr 2026) (8 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $750K–$1.85M

    AI & MLCybersecurity
  • Matthew RoesserSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for NB 3 - Direct, a series of Liberty 225 I, LP, a $423K venture SPV (Apr 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $425K

    B2B Software
  • Landon JaussiSyndicate lead · Alpine, UT

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Curve Partners SPV B LP, a venture SPV (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $6.5M

    AI & ML

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