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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.

  • Suma ReddySyndicate lead · Jersey City, NJ

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

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Clara Manasi VydyanathSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for HII Cerebras Series I, a Series of HII Cerebras, LLC, a $1.4M venture SPV (Aug 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.39M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • James Marshall DunfordSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for CM Investments II LLC - CM Co-Invest I LLC, a $7M venture SPV (Aug 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.75M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Carolyn BrownSyndicate lead · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series CARA Strategic I, a $1M venture SPV (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Megan Gregg AvestaSyndicate lead · Mckinney, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's managing member and Management Company) on the Form D for FENCING OPPORTUNITIES PROTECTED SERIES (a series of Franchise Fund Master Series LLC), a $2M venture SPV (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Piyush GuptaSyndicate lead · Cupertino, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Suvan Ventures FUND I, LP, a $2.8M venture SPV (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.81M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Robert Richard WolfSyndicate lead · Mckinney, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's managing member and Management Company) on the Form D for FENCING OPPORTUNITIES PROTECTED SERIES (a series of Franchise Fund Master Series LLC), a $2M venture SPV (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • David VaughanSyndicate lead · Indianapolis, IN

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for SW KLCC SPV - CC (Blocker), LLC, a $33.7M venture SPV (Jun 2023) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed · checks $33.7M–$46.2M

    Biotech & Pharma
  • Mike DieschbourgSyndicate lead · Greenwood Village, CO

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series Ventete US SPV, a $1M venture SPV (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Tiffany JohnsonSyndicate lead · Chesapeake, VA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series Delta Legacy Strategies, a $1M venture SPV (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Andrew MeehanSyndicate lead · Boonton, NJ

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for NPV SPV I LP, a $3M venture SPV (Jul 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Manish MalhotraSyndicate lead · Fairfax, VA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for OPX2025 Shield AI, a Series of Opulentia Ventures X LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Jun 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$3.1M

    AI & MLCybersecurity
  • Dion Chao-C DongSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Manifold Investments, LLC, a $500K venture SPV (Jun 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Nicholas LukensSyndicate lead · Manhattan Beach, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (MANAGING PARTNER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Breakwall Equity SPV I LP, a venture SPV (Jun 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    B2B Software
  • Ryan WaldSyndicate lead · Manhattan Beach, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (MANAGING PARTNER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Breakwall Equity SPV I LP, a venture SPV (Jun 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    B2B Software
  • Hanxiang JiangSyndicate lead · Yonkers, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Dolma Ventures LLC, a $200K venture SPV (Jun 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $160K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Abdo John HajjSyndicate lead · Malibu, CA

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Ag T1V LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Jun 2025) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $1M–$2.41M

    Food & AgricultureB2B Software
  • Grady KidderSyndicate lead · Raleigh, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Potamus SPV I, L.P., a $18.4M venture SPV (May 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $18.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jackson EvansSyndicate lead · Raleigh, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Potamus SPV I, L.P., a $18.4M venture SPV (May 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $18.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Morgan Resta-FlarerSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series 4SCP Omniscience Investco LLC, a $611K venture SPV (May 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $610K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Archie SoamesSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Renown Utilidata SPV, L.P., a venture SPV (Apr 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Climate & EnergyMedia, Gaming & Creator
  • Robert CohenSyndicate lead · Arlington, VA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director/promoter) on the Form D for CGM SPV I LLC, a venture SPV (Apr 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Charles B. KatzSyndicate lead · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Madison Scientific, a Series of PAA Master Fund, LLC, a $170K venture SPV (Apr 2025).

    Series A · checks $170K

    Healthcare
  • Matthew CimagliaSyndicate lead · Boca Raton, FL

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/promoter) on the Form D for Quantum Coast Capital SPV 2 LP, a venture SPV (Apr 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Deep Tech
  • Salman AzharSyndicate lead · Durham, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Member and Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Azimuth Opportunity Kueski, LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $320K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alap ShahSyndicate lead · Orlando, FL

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series SM-FH-01, a $280K venture SPV (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $280K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Clark DaveSyndicate lead · Kingsport, TN

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Catalyst Capital LLC/TN, a $1M venture SPV (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Eric Sven HellmanSyndicate lead · Montclair, NJ

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Egal PADS a Series of Paa Master FUND LLC, a $265K venture SPV (Mar 2025).

    Seed · checks $265K

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Abbeygale AndersonSyndicate lead · Boston, MA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Cross Impact Capital, LP, a $1.4M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.45M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Minda BrusseSyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for First Row Partners Fund II, LP, a $1.9M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.9M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Yoko OkanoSyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for First Row Partners Fund II, LP, a $1.9M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.9M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Alec ProstokSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Investment Manager and General Partner) on the Form D for Katla Venture, LP, a $2M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Anne KennedySyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Sybilla Masters Fund II, LP, a $2.4M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Gillian MuessigSyndicate lead · Seattle, WA

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Sybilla Masters Fund II, LP, a $2.4M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Steven SchwartzSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Investment Manager and General Partner) on the Form D for Katla Venture, LP, a $2M venture SPV (Feb 2025). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.

    Series B · checks $2M

    HealthcareFintech
  • Antonio GamboaSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

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

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $800K

    Healthcare
  • Savannah Louise GuiangSyndicate lead · Minneapolis, MN

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Atland Fund II, LLC, a $1M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.03M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Saad ZariffSyndicate lead · Walnut, CA

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series Healthcare Series A, a $1M venture SPV (Feb 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Healthcare
  • Robert ChicoskiSyndicate lead · Wellesley, MA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer/director) on the Form D for Tech Pioneers FUND SPV VIII LLC, a $5.4M venture SPV (Jan 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5.41M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ryan Pbc General PartnerSyndicate lead · Fort Worth, TX

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Star Castle Ventures VC, LP - Wilder Systems Convert, a $1.6M venture SPV (Jan 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.6M

    B2B Software

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