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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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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.

  • Jason KnappSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Jason Knapp Syndicate, named after them (latest Sep 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $80K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Martin CrowleySyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Martin Crowley-Funds, named after them (latest Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$200K

    AI & ML
  • Evan WeaverSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Evan Weaver Fund III, named after them (latest Jan 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$200K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ramez NaamSyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Ramez Naam Ventures, named after them (latest Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K

    Climate & Energy
  • Ethan PerlsteinSyndicate lead

    Leads 2 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Ethan Perlstein Funds, named after them (latest Jul 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.45M–$2.9M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Robert MullSyndicate lead

    Leads 2 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Robert Mull Ventures, named after them (latest Nov 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $145K–$150K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Nina StepanovSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Nina Stepanov, named after them (latest Oct 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$150K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Bob PaskerSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Bob Pasker Funds, named after them (latest Sep 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Kurt BilaferSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Kurt Bilafer's Syndicate, named after them (latest Jul 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $440K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Gordon TindallSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Gordon Tindall Ventures, named after them (latest Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $155K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Rodney B. HerentonSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Member of Manager's Board of Managers; Officer of Manager) on the Form D for Series C - Channing Emerging Markets All Cap Fund, a Series of Channing Investor Series Fund, LLC, a $115K venture SPV (Oct 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Wendell E. MackeySyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Member of Manager's Board of Managers; Officer of Manager) on the Form D for Series C - Channing Emerging Markets All Cap Fund, a Series of Channing Investor Series Fund, LLC, a $115K venture SPV (Oct 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

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

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Avo AI III Groq a Series of SecondMarket Growth LLC, a $20.7M venture SPV (Aug 2025) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.76M–$22.9M

    AI & MLMedia, Gaming & Creator
  • Anurag GoelSyndicate lead

    Anurag Goel, LP - I is named after them and filed a Form D as a venture SPV (Jun 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$2M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Rob NessSyndicate lead · Richmond, CA

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Asymmetry Ventures Master Syndicate LLC - Series 9, a $400K venture SPV (Apr 2025) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$535K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • Travis ElliotSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for CAPITALPAD FUNDS LLC - Series 5, a $645K venture SPV (Mar 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$645K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alfred M. Macdaniel, Jr.Syndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (Mr. Macdaniel is one of two Managers of the Issuer) on the Form D for Strategic Healthcare Advisers LLC, a $1.5M venture SPV (Feb 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $230K–$800K

    Healthcare
  • Boum Boum Iii JrSyndicate lead · Rohner Way Smyrna, GA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Wiassur SEED a Series of DABA Investments Master LLC, a venture SPV (Jan 2025) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Pratibha VuppuluriSyndicate lead · Boulder, CO

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for UC EpiBone II, LLC, a $315K venture SPV (Nov 2024) (9 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $240K–$695K

    B2B SoftwareHealthcare
  • Frank P. FernandezSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (director/promoter) on the Form D for Gateway VCA 0724, LP, a $1.4M venture SPV (Nov 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $230K–$700K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Hem SuriSyndicate lead · San Diego, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for SGV30, a series of SGV I, LLC, a $2.2M venture SPV (Aug 2024) (9 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.64M–$3.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mehmet OguzSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K

    AI & MLSpace
  • Selahattin OnenSyndicate lead · Sausalito, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for PRISM, a series of Venture Science Master Fund I, LLC, a $565K venture SPV (Aug 2024) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $470K–$770K

    AI & MLSpace
  • Ian EliasonSyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Named as one of two individuals (Member of Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for Zoic Capital SPV X LLC, a $500K venture SPV (May 2024) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$380K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Neal D. ModySyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for Zoic Capital SPV X LLC, a $500K venture SPV (May 2024) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$380K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Calvin Butts, Jr.Syndicate lead · Allentown, NJ

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of East Chop Capital, LLC, Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for East Chop Capital SPV VI, LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Oct 2023) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$715K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Carrington CarterSyndicate lead · Allentown, NJ

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of East Chop Capital, LLC, Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for East Chop Capital SPV VI, LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Oct 2023) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$715K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ashoka Malladi ReddySyndicate lead · Boulder, CO

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for UC Plant II, LLC, a $438K venture SPV (Aug 2023) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $130K–$530K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Liz WesselSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Liz Wessel Funds, named after them (latest Aug 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.73M–$3.45M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • 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
  • Divya BhatSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Divya Bhat Investments, named after them (latest Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.69M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Syed Hamza QadirSyndicate lead · Lowell, AR

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for Momentum Ventures: Manifest SPV LLC, a $165K venture SPV (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $165K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Rene PaulaSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for NPM - KP I, A Series of SecondMarket Growth, LLC, a $9.5M venture SPV (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $9.53M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Shashankh AryalSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Sylvania SPV, LLC, a $2.6M venture SPV (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.65M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jonathan LoefflerSyndicate lead · Dallas, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Ascent Ascenta, LP, a $1.3M venture SPV (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.25M–$2.21M

    Media, Gaming & Creator
  • Kevin McDonoughSyndicate lead · Bass Harbor, ME

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Dirigo Angel FUND III, L.P., a $2.5M venture SPV (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.5M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mark PomeroySyndicate lead · Dallas, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Ascent Ascenta, LP, a $1.3M venture SPV (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.25M–$2.21M

    Media, Gaming & Creator
  • Jamil U. WyneSyndicate lead · Washington, DC

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing member of the Managing Member) on the Form D for Riffle-Gather SPV I, LLC, a venture SPV (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Joseph J. LombardiSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA Campus Ink a Series of IrishAngels 2022, LLC, a $79K venture SPV (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $80K

    Education

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