
Golden Angels Investors
Description
Golden Angels Investors, also known as Golden Angels Network, is a prominent angel investment group based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States. Established with the mission to foster entrepreneurial growth, the network comprises experienced investors dedicated to providing capital and strategic guidance to promising early-stage companies. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative ventures with high growth potential, primarily operating within the Midwest region, though their portfolio extends to companies across the nation.
The group typically targets companies seeking early-stage funding, with a focus on pre-seed to Series A rounds. Golden Angels Investors is known for its flexible investment approach, often participating in syndicates with other angel groups or venture capital firms to provide more substantial funding. While their typical first check size ranges from $250,000 to $750,000, they have demonstrated a willingness to make smaller investments when the opportunity aligns with their strategic interests, and larger ones for compelling cases. Their investment criteria emphasize strong management teams, scalable business models, and clear paths to market leadership.
Over the years, Golden Angels Investors has built a significant track record of supporting nascent businesses. As of recent reports, the network has collectively invested more than $30 million across over 70 companies since its inception. This extensive portfolio spans a diverse array of sectors, including but not limited to software, medical devices, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, consumer products, and financial technology. Their commitment extends beyond capital, as members often leverage their deep industry expertise and networks to mentor portfolio companies, aiding in their strategic development and operational scaling. This hands-on approach underscores their dedication to the long-term success of the ventures they back, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Wisconsin and beyond.
Investor Profile
Golden Angels Investors has backed more than 48 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Sweden, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Biotechnology, Medical.
- Typical check size: $250K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (31%)
- Series Unknown (23%)
- Angel (13%)
- Series A (13%)
- Debt Financing (10%)
- Series B (8%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- Sweden (2%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Health Care
- Pharmaceutical
- Edtech
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Mobile
- Insurance
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