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Band of Angels

Angel network

Silicon Valley · Seed · 5 people tracked

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11,614 people in our graph share verified history with the Band of Angels team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Ken Chenaultunlockedknows George Lauro · together at IBM (overlapped)
×3knows the team · via Stanford University
×2knows the team · via Brown University
×2knows the team · via The Wharton School
knows the team · via University of Washington
×3knows the team · via Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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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
2 investments
Tracked investments
188

Team · 5 people

from curated & public directories

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

What they invest in

from 85 of 188 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×31AI & Machine Learning ×27Medical Devices ×27SaaS ×24Biotech ×20Hardware ×14Consumer ×9Deep Tech ×9

HQs:United States×62Nigeria×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 49 portfolio companies
57%
solo founders
28 of 49 mapped founding teams
47%
repeat founders
of 47 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 11 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×282 founders×183 founders×24+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 48 founders with education data

University of California, Berkeley ×5Boston University ×2Covington Catholic High School ×2Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2The University of Texas at Austin ×2University of Pennsylvania ×2Worcester Polytechnic Institute ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 47 founders with career history

Bridal Bliss ×2Comcast ×2CRX Microtech ×2FDA ×2Johnson & Johnson MedTech ×2Maxim Integrated Products ×2University of California, San Francisco ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×2

9 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 47 with degree data)

Investments · 188 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22023 · 22022 · 22021 · 12020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12015 · 62014 · 521 dated

AEyeaeye.aiin𝕏NASDAQ: LIDR

Next gen LiDAR enabling autonomous

Pleasanton, US

Luis Dussan(Director)inLuis C. Dussan(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Fisch(Executive Officer, Director)Conor B. Tierney(Executive Officer)inAndrew S. Hughes(Executive Officer)inRansom 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(Airbnb Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inNathan Blecharczyk(Airbnb Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer)inJoe Gebbia(Airbnb Co-founder)inJoe G.(Founder)inBelinda Johnson(Executive Officer)inLaurence Tosi(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investors137 VenturesA.Capital VenturesA*ACME CapitalAglae VenturesAllied Venture Partners+57 more

Pulmonx Corp.pulmonx.comin𝕏NASDAQ: LUNG

Pulmonx develops the Zephyr Valve, a bronchoscopic device used to treat patients with severe COPD/emphysema without surgery.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Jose, US

GLENDON E. FRENCH(Executive Officer, Director)LAUREN CRISTINA(Executive Officer)inSri Radhakrishnan(Chief Technology Officer)inMICHAEL BAKER(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDANA G. MEAD, JR(Director)STEPHEN SALMON(Director)in

Co-investorsHealthCapKaiser Permanente VenturesLatterell Venture Partners

ShotSpottershotspotter.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SSTI

SoundThinking (ShotSpotter) provides gunfire detection technology that identifies and verifies shooting incidents in near real time, connecting detection with investigation and response workflows.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSNewark, US

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

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

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

Zoetiszoetis.comin𝕏NYSE: ZTS

The Zoetis Foundation is a charitable organization funded by Zoetis Inc. that awards grants to support veterinary professionals and livestock farmers through scholarships, mental health resources, and rural capacity-building programs.

AgTechBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodParsippany, US

Deep Bluedeepbluemedical.comin𝕏✓ verified

Deep Blue Medical Advances develops surgical devices and solutions to improve abdominal surgical processes and patient outcomes.

HealthtechMedical Devices

Howard Levinson(Inventor/Founder, Chief Medical Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBayMed Venture PartnersDuke Capital PartnersWolfpack Investor Network

Raydiant Oxymetryraydiantoximetry.comin✓ verified

Raydiant Oximetry is developing technology to reduce complications and emergency interventions during childbirth.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Ramon, US

Neil P. Ray(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Nagel(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardCharles McDonald(Director)John Maroney(Director)

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

Shane Dyer(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJason Krikorian(Director)Jerry Fiddler(Director)Raffy Chatav(Director)

Co-investorsOpus CapitalDCM VenturesIntel CapitalORIX Ventures

Asilomar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Atlazo
Atraverse Medicalatraversemedical.comin𝕏

Atraverse Medical develops flexible transseptal access technologies for left-heart catheter procedures, including an RF-guidewire enabled puncture device that supports a Zero Exchange workflow.

HealthtechMedical DevicesChicago, US

Steven Mickelsen(Director)inJohn R Slump(Executive Officer, Director)in

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)inHarris Lummus(Executive Officer, Director)

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

Co-investorsIrishAngelsKeiki CapitalQuake CapitalTechstarsWeatherford CapitalSanta Barbara Venture Partners

Basepawsbasepaws.comin

Basepaws offers a DNA testing service for cats that analyzes genetic breed similarity and provides breed breakdown reports for mixed-breed and domestic cats.

BiotechConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsChloe CapitalIrishAngelsLongeVCPasadena AngelsGingerbread CapitalInertia Ventures

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 produces organic, plant-based beverage products marketed toward health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to conventional sports drinks.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

BioImagene
Bluejaÿbluejay-ai.com
BMI OrganBankbmiorganbank.comin

BMI OrganBank develops organ perfusion and preservation systems to improve transplantation outcomes and extend organ viability outside the body.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesWinston-Salem, US

George Barr(Founder)inCarrie DiMarzio(CEO)in

Bonehealthtechbonehealthtech.comin𝕏

Osteoboost is an FDA-cleared bone health solution designed for postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

BiotechFemTechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesRedwood City, US

Dr. Dan Burnett(Founder & CEO of Theranova and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Dr. Shane Mangrum(PM&R Physician and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Laura Yecies(Chief Executive Officer & President)in

BoardMichael Jaasma(Chief Scientific Officer and Osteoboost Co-Founder)John Osborne(Director)

Co-investorsAmbit Health VenturesEsplanade VenturesHouston Angel NetworkIT-Farm CorporationPortfoliaReno Seed Fund+1 more

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 manufactures molecular diagnostic instruments and tests that automate PCR-based testing for infectious diseases, oncology, and human genetics.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsRembrandt Venture Partners

Ciel Medicalcielmedical.cominFeb 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 is a cash management and fixed-income investing platform that channels deposits and investments into mission-driven financial institutions such as CDFIs, MDIs, and low-income designated banks and credit unions.

FintechImpact & Social Good

Catherine Berman(Founder & CEO)in

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

Codetogethercodetogether.comin𝕏

CodeTogether's SDLC Intelligence platform provides engineering teams and managers with visibility into software development activity, including actual coding time, interruptions, context switching, and project health metrics in real time.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

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
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.ioin𝕏Jul 2026

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 TechEnergyRichmond, US

Troy Helming(Founder)inDavid Rees(Director)Rachel Payne(Director)ALYSIA HELMING(Executive Officer, Director)

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)in

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)inShannon Mason-Thacker(COO)Pete Zipkin(Director)

BoardShawn Broderick(Director)inBen Williamson(Director)in

Co-investorsInvest NebraskaTechstarsCultivation CapitalGaingelsSOSV

EMB
En Verite AIenverite.ai

En Vérité is a startup building modern web applications, backend services, and AI-powered product capabilities, with a focus on collaboration between founders and investors.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Exits · 5

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

AEyeNASDAQ: LIDRAirbnbNASDAQ: ABNBPulmonx 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, 4 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 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 208 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
Intel Capital

Intel Capital is the corporate venture capital arm associated with Intel, investing in and supporting technology companies as they scale.

Both backed · 2
$1M – $20M
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 primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $15M
SV Angel

SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.

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
24 more co-investors

Bowery CapitalTrajectory VenturesVenrockKortschak 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

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