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Sacramento Angels

North America, California, United States, Sacramento

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does Sacramento Angels frequently co-invest with?

North Bay Angels
North America, California, United States, Healdsburg
Co-Investments: 2
Central Texas Angel Network
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 2
Augment Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Co-Investments: 1
Alamo Angels
North America, Texas, United States, San Antonio
Co-Investments: 2
Berkeley Angel Network
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
VC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Sierra Angels
North America, Nevada, United States, Incline Village
Co-Investments: 5
Portfolia
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
San Joaquin Angels
North America, California, United States, Stockton
Co-Investments: 2
PH
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Sacramento Angels often collaborate with?

Justin Hamilton
Oceania, Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington
Shared Deals: 2
BG
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
PM
North America, California, United States, Davis
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, Illinois, United States, Sherrard
Shared Deals: 1
MH
North America, California, United States, Loomis
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sacramento Angels?

HEN Nozzles

Castro Valley, California, United States

HEN Nozzles offers smoothbore nozzles for fire suppression.

IndustrialManufacturingProduct Design
SeedOct 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Nalu Bio

San Francisco, California, United States

Nalu Bio is a biotechnology company that focuses on a science and data-driven approach to cannabanoid biology.

Alternative ProteinBiotechnologyChemicalHealth Care
Series AFeb 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Identical

Walnut Creek, California, United States

Identical is a developer of personalized dental implants used to make tooth replacement more accessible and affordable for everyone.

DentalHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical
SeedJan 24, 2023
Axicle

Los Angeles, California, United States

Axicle transforms the long-haul trucking industry with an innovative product line that promotes safety and energy efficiency.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation
SeedNov 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,297,548
Partake Foods

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Partake Foods is a food and beverage company that specializes in selling allergy-friendly cookies.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageSnack FoodWellness
Series BOct 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,756,976
Shyft

Miami, Florida, United States

Shyft transforms the moving and relocation industry by introducing technology, customer service, and lead management solutions.

InternetSaaSTransportationVideo Chat
Series BSep 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Axicle

Los Angeles, California, United States

Axicle transforms the long-haul trucking industry with an innovative product line that promotes safety and energy efficiency.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation
SeedAug 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,070,800
Deep Blue Medical Advances

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Deep Blue is developing a novel hernia mesh to address the unacceptably high rate of hernia occurrence and recurrence.

Health CareMedical
Series AJun 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,033,711
SuperWorld

Los Angeles, California, United States

Social Augmented Reality Platform

AppsAugmented RealityBlockchainCryptocurrencyiOSVideo
AngelDec 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $110,000
Trifecta

Sacramento, California, United States

Trifecta is the nation's largest organic meal delivery service founded with a bold mission - to get America back into shape.

Food DeliveryMobile Apps
Series BAug 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,000,000