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Trent Mano

Solo GP · Orem, Utah

Verified Active Check-WriterUS Angel

Named as the only individual (Managing member) on the Form D for School AI, a series of Angel Cake SPV Master, LLC, a $107K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (15 vehicles on file: 5 funds, 10 SPVs).

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Angel Investment Confidence Score

Algorithmic score indicating recent deal velocity, check size reliability, and investment conviction in early-stage startups.

90/ 100
Tier-1 Active Check-Writer1 deals in last 12 months
Deal Velocity1 deals in last 12 monthsUSA & Europe pipeline
Typical Check$200K–$600KPre-Seed / Seed
Primary FocusAI & ML, E-commerce & Retail, EducationPre-seed, Seed
Direct AccessWarm Intro Recommended1-click pitch match

Why Trent Mano holds a 90/100 confidence score

  • Verified active check-writing activity within the last 12 months
  • Target check sizes calibrated between $200K–$600K
  • Clear domain thesis in AI & ML, E-commerce & Retail, Education
  • Named as the only individual (Managing member) on the Form D for School AI, a series of Angel Cake SPV Master, LLC, a $107K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (15 vehicles on file: 5 funds, 10 SPVs).

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Verified investment track record

Named as the only individual (Managing member) on the Form D for School AI, a series of Angel Cake SPV Master, LLC, a $107K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (15 vehicles on file: 5 funds, 10 SPVs).

Source: SEC Form D: School AI, a series of Angel Cake SPV Master, LLC (Jul 13, 2026) · 7 more sources

Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Typical check (est.)
$200K–$600K
Verified deals
5 on file
Latest activity
Jul 2026
Pitch Readiness

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What sectors does Trent Mano back?

AI & MLE-commerce & RetailEducation

Verified investments & deal activity

5 deals tracked

Recent startup investments, syndicate rounds, and public co-investments across the US and Europe.

  • Angel Cake 26Q1, a series of Angel Cake Rolling Fund, LP

    Invested through a fund

    Jul 2026
  • Angel Cake 24Q4, a series of Angel Cake Rolling Fund, LP

    Invested through a fund

    Feb 2025
  • Angel Cake 24Q3, a series of Angel Cake Rolling Fund, LP

    Invested through a fund

    Oct 2024
  • Angel Cake 24Q2, a series of Angel Cake Rolling Fund, LP

    Invested through a fund

    Sep 2024
  • Convoi Ventures Fund I, L.P.

    Invested through a fund

    Sep 2024

Public Verification Sources

Data refreshed from SEC filings and public European announcements Oct 15, 2026. Is this you? Correct or remove this profile.

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