Anderson Angels

What is Anderson Angels?

Anderson Angels is an investment fund that brings together current and former Anderson UCLA MBAs and friends of UCLA to fund early-stage ventures emerging from the vibrant UCLA entrepreneurial ecosystem. They focus on a variety of industries including Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, and Retail and E-Commerce. Anderson Angels specializes in Seed and Series A funding rounds, with a minimum investment limit of $100,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000.

Their investment sweet spot is $1,500,000. The fund's syndicates are led by successful investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, providing not only capital to the companies they invest in but also a wealth of experience and an extensive network.

This strategic support aims to foster the growth and success of the startups in their portfolio. Potential investees are required to have a connection to the UCLA community, such as being a student or an alumnus of the Anderson school or UCLA at large.

Anderson Angels operates by allowing members to join their syndicate to receive deal memos and choose to invest in opportunities on a deal-by-deal basis.

The team consists of a diverse group of managing partners, advisors, and directors with a background in various industries and roles, such as STX Entertainment, Balance Capital, SS&C, Operate, Alive Ventures, Craft Ventures, Riders Share, Bambee, Verdant AI, AECOM, and UCLA itself.

Companies that are interested in seeking investment from Anderson Angels should apply for funding through their platform, and the team looks forward to meeting new and innovative startups connected to the UCLA ecosystem.