Sacramento Angels
Description
The Sacramento Angels is a prominent membership-based angel investment group based in Sacramento, California, comprising active angel investors dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage companies. Established in 2000, the group primarily focuses its investment activities on high-growth ventures located within Northern California, leveraging the collective expertise and capital of its members to support promising startups. Their strategic geographic focus allows them to deeply engage with the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing not just capital but also mentorship and connections to portfolio companies.
The group typically targets early-stage companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and a clear path to market. While individual members make independent investment decisions, the Sacramento Angels collectively facilitate a streamlined process for entrepreneurs to present their ventures and undergo due diligence. The typical first check size from the Sacramento Angels ranges from $100,000 to $1,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful seed capital to nascent businesses. This range allows them to support a diverse array of startups, from those in very early development to those seeking to scale their initial operations.
Since its inception, the Sacramento Angels have made a substantial impact on the Northern California startup landscape. The group has collectively invested over $60 million into more than 100 companies, showcasing a robust track record of deploying capital into the regional economy. This extensive portfolio underscores their consistent activity and belief in the innovative spirit of Northern California. Beyond financial investment, members often bring valuable industry experience, strategic guidance, and extensive networks to their portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their development and increase their chances of success. Their long-standing presence and significant capital deployment make them a key player in the regional early-stage funding ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Sacramento Angels has backed more than 21 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Software.
- Typical check size: $100K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (29%)
- Seed (24%)
- Series B (14%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Angel (10%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Debt Financing (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Software
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Medical
- Saas
- Automotive
- Agriculture
- Energy
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