HBS Alumni Angels
Angel networkPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
HBS Alumni Angels of Northern California connects Harvard alumni accredited investors with high-potential early-stage growth companies, primarily in Silicon Valley and Northern California. Its Selection Committee reviews 40+ deals each quarter and invites 4-6 to pitch at quarterly meetings. Target companies raise between $750K and $2M, operate in large or growing markets with defensible barriers to entry, show proof of concept and revenue traction, have a strong founding team, and can articulate a clear exit strategy. Sectors of interest include AI, cloud, software, enterprise security, medical devices, biotechnology, energy, and consumer goods. Members conduct due diligence and invest individually or as a group.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 8 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3Enterprise Software ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1GovTech ×1LegalTech ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
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-investorsBand of AngelsTri-Valley VenturesTrucks VCTyche PartnersVektor PartnersBootstrapLabs+1 more
Apozy builds Airlock, a browser defense platform that uses native browser isolation to disarm malicious websites at the moment a user clicks a link.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Erhan Justice(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Resolute VenturesY Combinator
Lex Machina is a legal analytics platform that converts court documents and legal data into structured insights for law firms and legal professionals.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLegalTech
Co-investorsTSVCUlu Ventures
Tablet Command builds incident management software for public safety agencies, used by fire departments, communication centers, and emergency responders to coordinate resources and manage incidents in real time.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSLafayette, US
William Pigeon(CEO & Co-Founder)inAndy Bozzo(Co-Founder)inSKYE THOMPSON(Executive Officer)TAD BUCHANAN(Director)
Co-investorsBand of Angels
Work Truck Solutions provides online tools and services for commercial vehicle dealers, focused on the heavy-duty and work truck dealership market.
Mobility & TransportationRetail TechSaaSChico, US
Kathryn Schifferle(Founder/CVO)inJames Perschke(Executive Officer)inGretchen Krugler(Executive Officer)inAaron(CEO)Shawn(Chief Data Officer)Alex Young(Chief Product Officer)in
Co-investorsMoneta VenturesSupply Chain VenturesWakestream VenturesAutotech Ventures
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioAEyeNASDAQ: LIDR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAEye · investing.com · Aug 14, 2026
Lex machina · en.wikipedia.org · May 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has HBS Alumni Angels made?
- HBS Alumni Angels has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does HBS Alumni Angels invest at?
- HBS Alumni Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is HBS Alumni Angels's typical check size?
- HBS Alumni Angels typically writes checks of $750K – $2M.
- What sectors does HBS Alumni Angels focus on?
- HBS Alumni Angels focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Energy, Enterprise Software, Medical Devices, SaaS.
- Where is HBS Alumni Angels located?
- HBS Alumni Angels is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Does HBS Alumni Angels lead rounds?
- Yes, HBS Alumni Angels leads investment rounds.
- Who does HBS Alumni Angels co-invest with?
- HBS Alumni Angels most often shares deals with Band of Angels, Moneta Ventures, Resolute Ventures, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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