Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Angel network |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Consumer • Woman Focused • Industrials |
Stages | Early, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $5,000 - $50,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $25,000 |
Tech Coast Angels is one of the largest and most active angel investor networks in the United States, primarily focused on nurturing the growth of innovative companies and entrepreneurs residing in Southern California. Since its inception in 1997, the group has been committed to identifying, mentoring, and funding early-stage companies, facilitating the journey from ideation to market fruition. With members highly involved, Tech Coast Angels not only provides financial backing but also offers valuable time and expertise, fostering the conditions for startups to flourish and succeed. The fund operates with investment parameters, with the minimum investment set at $5,000, a maximum of $50,000, and a 'sweet spot' investment of approximately $25,000. They target a diverse range of industries encompassing Software, IT & TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Hospitality & Events, Media, Education, Biotech, AgroTech, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, IoT & Wearables, A.I. & Big Data, Analytics, Cloud Services & Infrastructure, Logistics & Distribution, Medical Devices & Hospital Services, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer products, Woman-focused initiatives, and Industrials. Tech Coast Angels' specialty lies in the early, Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding stages. Operating as an Angel network, they leverage a robust pool of knowledge and resources to propel startups towards significant milestones and market penetration. By cultivating a supportive ecosystem, they empower entrepreneurs with the resources necessary to achieve sustainable growth and competitive edge in their respective markets.