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Band of Angels

Angel network

Silicon Valley · Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Band of Angels invests in cutting-edge startup companies through collaborative due diligence conducted by its experienced membership of technology founders and executives. The group provides not only capital but also mentorship and industry-specific guidance through monthly meetings and specialized interest groups, focusing on early-stage, high-risk ventures led by entrepreneurs in the technology sector.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Silicon Valley, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1994
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
184

Team · 1 people

from public directories

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Band of Angels went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 78 of 184 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×26AI & Machine Learning ×24Medical Devices ×23SaaS ×22Biotech ×15Hardware ×11Digital Health ×8Fintech ×8

HQs:United States×44

Investments · 184 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12023 · 22022 · 22019 · 12018 · 12015 · 42014 · 516 dated

AEyeaeye.aiin𝕏NASDAQ: LIDR

Next gen LiDAR enabling autonomous

Pleasanton, US

Luis Dussan(Director)Luis C. Dussan(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Fisch(Executive Officer, Director)Conor B. Tierney(Executive Officer)Andrew S. Hughes(Executive Officer)Ransom P. Wuller(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsHBS Alumni AngelsTri-Valley VenturesTrucks VCTyche PartnersVektor PartnersBootstrapLabs+1 more

Airbnbairbnb.comin𝕏NASDAQ: ABNB

Airbnb is an online marketplace that enables people to book and list accommodations for short-term rentals, experiences, and services around the world.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Brian Chesky(Founder/CEO)inNathan Blecharczyk(Founder/CTO)inJoe Gebbia(Founder/CPO)inJoe G.(Founder)inBelinda Johnson(Executive Officer)Laurence Tosi(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investors137 VenturesA.Capital VenturesA*Aglae VenturesAllied Venture PartnersAmakor+55 more

Life360NASDAQ: LIF
Pulmonx Corp.pulmonx.comin𝕏NASDAQ: LUNG

Pulmonx develops assessment tools and therapeutics for treating severe obstructive lung disease, including the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, the StratX cloud-based CT analysis service, and the Chartis Pulmonary Assessment System.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Jose, US

GLENDON E. FRENCH(Executive Officer, Director)LAUREN CRISTINA(Executive Officer)Sri Radhakrishnan(Chief Technology Officer)MICHAEL BAKER(Executive Officer, Director)HOWARD PALEFSKY(Director)DANA MEAD(Director)

Co-investorsHealthCapKaiser Permanente VenturesLatterell Venture Partners

ShotSpottershotspotter.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SSTI

SoundThinking (ShotSpotter) provides gunfire detection technology that identifies and verifies gunshot incidents in near real time to support law enforcement situational awareness and response.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechIoTSaaSNewark, US

RALPH A. CLARK(Executive Officer, Director)SONYA STRICKLER(Executive Officer)

BoardRANDY HAWKS(Director)TOM GROOS(Director)GARY LAUDER(Director)inPASCAL LEVENSOHN(Director)

Co-investorsCity LightClaremont Creek VenturesGideon Hixon FundLauder PartnersNorwest Venture PartnersThe Westly Group

Zoetiszoetis.comin𝕏NYSE: ZTS

Zoetis is an animal health company that develops medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, biopharmaceuticals, and digital solutions to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness.

AgTechBiotechDigital Health

Raydiant Oxymetryraydiantoximetry.comin✓ verified

Raydiant Oximetry is a clinical-stage medical device company developing Lumerah, a noninvasive fetal pulse oximeter that directly measures fetal oxygen levels using biophotonics and machine learning.

Digital HealthFemTechMedical DevicesSan Ramon, US

Michael Nagel(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsFemHealth VenturesSteelSky VenturesTri-Valley VenturesAvestria VenturesBill & Melinda Gates FoundationRhia Ventures+3 more

100 Plus (iBeat)
A4Vision
Abtum
AdECN (Experclick)
Aidenaidenauto.comin

AiDEN provides an automotive software platform that runs natively on vehicle infotainment screens, using real-time vehicle data to deliver contextual services, automate workflows, and unify fragmented in-car experiences.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Airflash
AirZip, Inc.
Alere
Alere Medical
Algenesisalgenesismaterials.comin

Algenesis develops plant-based, biodegradable polyurethanes intended to replace petroleum-based materials across manufacturing applications.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsSwan Venture Fund

ArrayentOct 2014

Turnkey communication service that connects consumer products to the Internet in a low cost and easy to install way.

Redwood City, US

Raffy Chatav(Director)Jason Krikorian(Director)Jerry Fiddler(Director)Shane Dyer(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsOpus Capital

Asilomar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Atlazo
Atraverse Medicalatraversemedical.comin𝕏

HealthtechChicago, US

Steven Mickelsen(Director)John R Slump(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardEric Sauter(Director)

Aura Communications
Auto Town
Automotusautomotus.coin𝕏

Automotus provides automated curb management solutions for cities, airports, and fleets that use AI-powered cameras and data analytics to manage parking, reduce congestion, and enforce traffic violations.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US

Jordan Justus(Executive Officer, Director)Harris Lummus(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardOliver Libby(Director)Tom Spengler(Director)Gabe Klein(Director)

Co-investorsIrishAngelsKeiki CapitalQuake CapitalTechstarsSanta Barbara Venture PartnersWeatherford Capital

Basepaws
Basilard BioTechbasilardbiotech.comin

Basilard BioTech develops Celletto, a nanomechanical (mechanoporation) gene delivery platform that inserts genes directly into the nucleus of cells without viral vectors, aimed at cell and gene therapy (CGT) developers and manufacturers.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Co-investorsGENERAL INCEPTIONPaladin Capital GroupVertical Venture Partners

Baystone Software
Before the Call
Berkeley Heart Lab
Berri Organicsberriorganics.com

Berri Organics makes plant-based, organic electrolyte hydration drinks sweetened with natural sweeteners and made with real fruit and no artificial dyes.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

BioImagene
Bluejaÿbluejay-ai.com
BMI OrganBankbmiorganbank.comin

BMI OrganBank develops an integrated organ preservation and assessment system for kidney transplantation, including a transport preservation device, an acellular (blood-free) perfusate called DEVOL, a mobile monitoring app, and an AI-based transplant outcomes prediction tool.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

Bonehealthtechbonehealthtech.comin𝕏

Osteoboost is an FDA-cleared, drug-free prescription device that delivers precision vibration therapy to slow bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAmbit Health VenturesHouston Angel NetworkReno Seed FundGolden Seeds

BOPS
C Level Design
CarIQ Paycariqpay.comin

Car IQ (Car IQ Pay, now branded Element Pay) is a vehicle-embedded payment platform that lets fleet vehicles connect directly to fuel pumps, toll gantries, and EV chargers to pay without physical fleet cards.

FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsEnerTech CapitalQuest Venture PartnersYAR Ventures

Cepheidcepheid.comin𝕏

Cepheid develops molecular diagnostic tests and the GeneXpert System, a scalable platform used by healthcare professionals across settings from core labs to near-patient testing.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsRembrandt Venture Partners

Ciel Medicalcielmedical.comFeb 2014

BiotechHealthtechSan Carlos, US

Mary Katherine Garrett(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJay Watkins(Director)inDan Azagury(Director)inKate Garrett(Executive Officer, Director)inBeverly Huss(Director)

Co-investorsAstiaSonder Capital

Clarus Systems
ClearVox
CNotemycnote.comin

CNote's ImpactFlex Investing is a fixed-income product that lets accredited investors direct capital toward impact themes such as poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, small business lending, and affordable housing across underserved U.S. communities.

FintechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactAstiaBankTech VenturesCommerce VenturesForefront VentureGolden Seeds+8 more

Codetogethercodetogether.comin𝕏

CodeTogether provides analytics and insights into how engineering teams use AI coding tools, measuring AI's actual impact on productivity and costs.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Co-investorsClaritas Capital

CogENT Therapeutics
Combinati
Comeet Technologies
Consorte Media
Convergys Learning Solutions
Coyote Systems
Croftwithcroft.cominMay 2022

Croft provides software to manage the H-2A agricultural visa process, helping farm employers, workers, agents, and facilitators handle compliance, administrative paperwork, and collaboration.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSSioux Falls, US

Brady Hyde(Director)

Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceAlloy Partners

Crystallume
Deep Bluedeepbluemedical.comin𝕏

Deep Blue Medical develops surgical devices for soft tissue surgery and hernia repair, including its T-Line Hernia Mesh product line and the T-Line TCS (Tissue Control Suture) for optimal tissue tension, reinforcement, and defect closure.

HealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsBayMed Venture PartnersDuke Capital PartnersWolfpack Investor Network

Delve Networks
Digital Records Corp
Digital Think
Drobotdrobot.aiin

Drobot builds mobile robots and uses real-time location systems (RTLS) to track parts and tools and automate material movement inside manufacturing plants.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics

EarthGrid™earthgrid.ioin𝕏

EarthGrid uses patented plasma-powered boring machines to tunnel and excavate through hard rock via thermal spallation, without drilling chemicals, at lower cost and faster speeds than traditional methods.

CleantechDeep TechEnergy

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersBoston Harbor AngelsD3VCHBS Angels of BostonInterlock CapitalKeiretsu Forum+5 more

Echopixelechopixeltech.comin𝕏

EchoPixel is a healthcare technology company developing advanced visualization tools to support patient care in the operating room.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMountain View, US

Sergio Aguirre Valencia(Executive Officer, Director)Sergio Aguirre(Founder & CEO)

BoardAlexei Andreev(Director)Alex Seelenberger(Director)Ronald B. Schilling(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsRuna Capital

EIO Diagnosticseiodiagnostics.cominApr 2023

EIO Diagnostics develops a thermal sensor-based mastitis monitoring system for dairy farmers that detects udder health issues to reduce infections.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechHealthtechIoTAustin, US

Tamara Leigh(CEO)Shannon Mason-Thacker(COO)Pete Zipkin(Director)

BoardShawn Broderick(Director)inBen Williamson(Director)in

Co-investorsInvest NebraskaTechstarsCultivation CapitalGaingelsSOSV

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Exits · 6

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

AEyeNASDAQ: LIDRAirbnbNASDAQ: ABNBLife360NASDAQ: LIFPulmonx Corp.NASDAQ: LUNGShotSpotterNASDAQ: SSTIZoetisNYSE: ZTS

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Band of Angels made?
Band of Angels has 183 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Band of Angels invest at?
Band of Angels invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Band of Angels focus on?
Band of Angels focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Band of Angels located?
Band of Angels is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
Does Band of Angels lead rounds?
Band of Angels typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Band of Angels co-invest with?
Band of Angels most often shares deals with Houston Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum, NW Angel, among 182 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 36

SOSV

SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.

$30K – $550K
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $50M
Felicis Ventures

Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders building across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and defense, energy and resilience, and health and bio.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $15M
SV Angel

SV Angel is an investment firm that partners with and supports founders building transformative companies, providing long-term backing and close advisory relationships.

Both backed · 1
Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on finding and funding early-stage founder teams, emphasizing diversity and data-driven investment decisions.

Both backed · 1
$2M
MetaProp

MetaProp is a venture capital firm focused on the proptech sector, dedicating its resources to support portfolio founders and their teams as they grow their businesses.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $1M
Forefront Venture

Forefront Venture Partners is an early-stage venture firm that invests in high-growth, revenue-generating companies across sectors, supporting founders with strategic guidance, network introductions, and fundraising help.

Both backed · 1
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Unknown Ventures

Unknown Ventures is a venture studio based in Austin that provides funding and operational support to early-stage startups at the pre-seed to Series A stage. The firm backs founders seeking to create innovative solutions that improve human experience.

Plug and Play Ventures

Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.

$50K – $12M
Lookout Ventures

Lookout Ventures provides seed-stage funding to enterprise technology companies outside Silicon Valley, with partner expertise in AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure software, and vertical SaaS.

$250K – $2M
Bowery Capital

Bowery Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on B2B software companies, providing hands-on go-to-market, talent, and business development support to founders.

$1M – $2M
24 more co-investors

Trajectory VenturesVenrockIntel CapitalKortschak Investments L.P.Hustle FundTSVCMS&AD VenturesHV CapitalAugust CapitalCherry VenturesNGP CapitalHTGFMolten VenturesSpace CapitalCavalry VenturesSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALAmino CollectiveAlchemist AcceleratorHubrix VenturesFundamental Ventures10x GroupExpedite VenturesKeiretsu CapitalThe Robotics Hub

Firms observed investing alongside Band of Angels, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Band of Angels's recorded portfolio.

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