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US Angel Investors ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

A curated list of the 600 most active angel investors!

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Yousef Emad
Jan 12, 2025
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A valuable resource to help grow your startup: a curated list of the 600 most active angel investors in the United States.

Whether you're seeking funding, mentorship, or valuable connections, this list can be a great starting point to identify the right investors for your entrepreneurial journey.

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โœ… ๐‘ต๐’‚๐’Ž๐’†: Who they are.
โœ… ๐‘ป๐’Š๐’•๐’๐’†: Their professional designation.
โœ… ๐‘ณ๐’๐’„๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’: Where they are based.
โœ… ๐‘ป๐’š๐’‘๐’†: Areas of investment focus or specialization.
โœ… ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’“๐’Ž: The organization theyโ€™re affiliated with.
โœ… ๐‘ช๐’“๐’–๐’๐’„๐’‰๐’ƒ๐’‚๐’”๐’†: Insights into their professional background and activity.
โœ… ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’๐’Œ๐’†๐’…๐‘ฐ๐’: A direct way to connect and learn more about them.

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How to Use This List?

This list is a powerful tool, but its true value lies in how you use it. Keep these best practices in mind when approaching potential investors:

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐‘ซ๐’ ๐’€๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐‘ฏ๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’Œ: Research each investor to ensure their interests align with your business and industry.
2๏ธโƒฃ ๐‘ท๐’†๐’“๐’”๐’๐’๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’›๐’† ๐’€๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐‘ถ๐’–๐’•๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’„๐’‰: A tailored and thoughtful message can make all the difference.
3๏ธโƒฃ ๐‘ณ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’† ๐‘น๐’†๐’‡๐’†๐’“๐’“๐’‚๐’๐’”: Whenever possible, seek introductions through mutual connections for a warmer reception.
4๏ธโƒฃ ๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’Š๐’๐’… ๐‘น๐’†๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’”๐’‰๐’Š๐’‘๐’”: Focus on creating genuine, long-term connections rather than solely pursuing immediate funding.

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Why Finding the Right Startups Matters?

Investing in startups is a numbers gameโ€”but not every opportunity holds the same potential.

Many angel investors spend valuable time evaluating startups that arenโ€™t a natural fit for their expertise or portfolio, often missing out on higher-potential deals.

The key to enhancing your success? Focus on startups that match your investment criteria and actively seek the guidance and capital you offer.

๐Ÿ”น Greater Efficiency โ€“ Concentrate your efforts on sectors where you have the most insight, instead of sifting through opportunities that fall outside your focus.
๐Ÿ”น Higher Engagement โ€“ Connect with founders whose vision aligns with your expertise right from the start.
๐Ÿ”น Accelerated Opportunities โ€“ Focusing on the right startups means warmer leads and a more robust pipeline of promising investments.

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