Angel investors in the US
2,468 US angel investors, solo GPs, syndicate leads and angel groups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 1,165 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 19 individual angels, 1,540 solo GPs, 808 syndicate leads and 101 angel groups. Most are based in California (744), New York (380) and Texas (204). The median stated or estimated check is $300K–$750K.
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How many angel investors are there?
2,468 on file, 1,165 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 invest?
The median check is $300K–$750K, across 2,041 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.
Where are angel investors based?
Most are in California (744), New York (380) and Texas (204).
What do angel investors invest in?
AI & ML (167), Healthcare (150) and B2B Software (122) lead, by angels focused on each.
- Active Mar 2026
John ZollicofferSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Headlight SPV I, LP, a venture SPV (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Norman SalemSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Headlight SPV I, LP, a venture SPV (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Clayton MulterSyndicate lead · Heath, TX
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for CM Knight Capital Series 3 Locoal, LLC, a $750K venture SPV (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Amber MohrSyndicate lead · Lees Summit, MO
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for LVS Advisory SPV I A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Mar 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Michael KhorassaniSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Vatic A Series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $100K venture SPV (Mar 2026) (2 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Swati ChaturvediSyndicate lead · Foster City, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Calculus Fund I, L.P., a $1.3M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.27M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Jason ZinsSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Nomi Defense Fund I, a Series of Nomi Capital Master LLC, a $50M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $18.8M
Defense & Aerospace - Active Feb 2026
Jakob BlomqvistSyndicate lead · Miami, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Partner and Portfolio Manager of the Investment Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Firefly Healthcare SPV III LP, a $1.5M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.46M
Healthcare - Active Feb 2026
Jonathan DoochinSyndicate lead · Miami, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Partner and Portfolio Manager of the Investment Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Firefly Healthcare SPV III LP, a $1.5M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.46M
Healthcare - Active Feb 2026
Ko YoungjinSyndicate lead · Cupertino, CA
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member) on the Form D for Pulsar AI Growth SPV 1, LLC, a $3M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.02M
AI & ML - Active Feb 2026
Marino A. WayneSyndicate lead · New York, NY
Named as one of two individuals (Chief Financial Officer of GP of Issuer) on the Form D for Stripes Co-Invest (K), LP, a $50.5M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Jonathan HakakianSolo GP · Wayne, NJ
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for V360 Holdings LLC Series ENERTIV Aug 2025, a $50K venture SPV (Feb 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Casey Dean ElamSyndicate lead · Waynesville, OH
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Chaos SPV, LLC, a $122K venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $120K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Feb 2026
Gerry Solutions CoughlinSyndicate lead · Tampa, FL
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner, Oakpoint LLC Manager of SPV) on the Form D for OPA Grove Carbon SPV LLC, a $2.5M venture SPV (Feb 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.5M
Climate & Energy - Active Jan 2026
John Gregory PapadiaSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Spicewood Ventures LLC) on the Form D for Quickstep Capital SPV, LLC, a $15.8M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $15.8M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Neil Karsten HuseSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL
Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Spicewood Ventures LLC) on the Form D for Quickstep Capital SPV, LLC, a $15.8M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $15.8M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Shailendra SinhasaneSyndicate lead · Houston, TX
Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for American Sports Venture Investment 1, a series of V360 Holdings LLC, a $750K venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $750K
Media, Gaming & Creator - Active Jan 2026
Darrell WilliamsSyndicate lead · Summit, NJ
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the Managing Member) on the Form D for L2M2 SPV, LLC, a $3M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.77M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
David FallonSyndicate lead · Summit, NJ
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the Managing Member) on the Form D for L2M2 SPV, LLC, a $3M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.77M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jan 2026
Ilia ZintchenkoSyndicate lead · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Folsom Capital Fund I, L.P., a $1.5M venture SPV (Jan 2026).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2025
Bradley ZappSyndicate lead · Covington, KY
Named as the only individual (executive officer/promoter) on the Form D for Conviction Series I, LLC, a $500K venture SPV (Nov 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Nov 2025
Erez BarnavonSyndicate lead · Los Angeles, CA
Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Heritage Prime Providers SPV, LLC, a venture SPV (Nov 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2025
Jack GrecoSyndicate lead · Coral Gables, FL
Jack Greco - Akido, LLC is named after them and filed a Form D as a venture SPV (Oct 2025). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $7.95M–$15.9M
Industrial & ManufacturingAI & ML - Active Oct 2025
Derek KessenSolo GP · Chicago, IL
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Legacy Ventures Kingdom Capital Fund, LP, a $2.9M venture SPV (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2025
Jansen HeinSolo GP · Chicago, IL
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Legacy Ventures Kingdom Capital Fund, LP, a $2.9M venture SPV (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2025
Tharini JeyaprakashSyndicate lead · Plano, TX
Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Perplexity T1, a series of Onicorns, LLC, a $200K venture SPV (Oct 2025).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Jul 2026
Cora RidgeIndividual angel · Miami Beach, FL
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3M–$7.75M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Oct 2025
E Squared NGIndividual angel · Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $625K–$1.25M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Katherine CaldwellSolo GP · Palo Alto, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Twenty Two Ventures Fund VIII, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Sep 2026
Takuya MiyataSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SCRUM Ventures FUND V, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed
Media, Gaming & CreatorDeep TechAI & ML - Active Sep 2026
Jie ZhaoSolo GP · San Francisco, CA
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Leonis Capital FUND III, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 3 SPVs).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$735K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Jan HaasSolo GP · Burlington, MA
Named as the only individual (President of BlueIO Management, LLC, the Series Manager) on the Form D for Series Lumicell 5, a separate series of BlueIO Growth LLC, a venture fund (Aug 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 4 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$200K
Biotech & PharmaCybersecurity - Active Aug 2026
Casey CarusoSolo GP · Miami Beach, FL
Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Topology Ventures Fund II LP, a venture fund (Aug 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Aug 2026
Blake ByersSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Curiosity Group Opportunity Three, LP, a venture fund (Aug 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Growth
Biotech & Pharma - Active Jul 2026
Nathaniel Farber LoewentheilSolo GP · New York, NY
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Commonweal NYS Fund II, LP, a $3M venture fund (Jul 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M
GovTech & Public SectorClimate & EnergyDefense & AerospaceCybersecurity - Active Jun 2026
David FleckSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (MANAGING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for Freeflow Three, L.P., a venture fund (Jun 2026) (6 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$650K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active May 2026
Ziqiang TangSolo GP · Berkeley, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BSF III Advisor, LP, a venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file).
Pre-seed, Seed
Media, Gaming & CreatorSpaceBiotech & Pharma - Active May 2026
Jenna BryantSolo GP · Calabasas, CA
Named as the only individual (Member of the issuer.) on the Form D for Embedded Ventures 2023-II LLC, a $3M venture fund (Apr 2024) (6 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 3 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.
Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Apr 2026
Aaron EdelheitSolo GP · Santa Barbara, CA
Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Managing Member) on the Form D for Mindset LEEF LLC, a venture fund (Apr 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.5M
Sector focus not yet verified - Active Mar 2026
Brandon SchramSolo GP · Farmington Hills, MI
Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for 640 Oxford Fund II, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).
Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K
Sector focus not yet verified
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