HBS Alumni Angels
Angel networkPalo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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 websiteWhat they invest in
from 6 of 10 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3LegalTech ×2AdTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Construction Tech ×1Cybersecurity ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22017 · 13 dated
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-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
Lexi builds AI-powered systems for legal teams to automate legal work tasks.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Harshit Garg(Founder)inKiran Mohan(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAlumni VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcVan Wickle Ventures
Lexi is an AI tool that generates creative and advertising content for marketers and agencies managing clients across different industries.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Co-investorsMorningside Venture Capital LimitedAlumni VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcVan Wickle 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
ANDREW BOZZO(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)WILLIAM GIBSON PIGEON(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)SKYE THOMPSON(Executive Officer)TAD BUCHANAN(Director)William Pigeon(CEO & Co-Founder)Andy Bozzo(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsBand of Angels
Offers psychological resilience and behavioral health programs aimed at improving mental and physical health and supporting personal and professional growth.
Work Truck Solutions provides commercial-vehicle software and tools for dealerships, OEMs, upfitters, and distributors, helping commercial buyers find and purchase the right work trucks and vans.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChico, US
Kathryn Schifferle(Founder & Chief Vision Officer (former CEO))James Perschke(Executive Officer)Gretchen Krugler(Executive Officer)Aaron(CEO)Shawn(Chief Data Officer)Alex Young(Chief Product Officer)
Co-investorsMoneta VenturesSupply Chain VenturesWakestream VenturesAutotech Ventures
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioAEyeNASDAQ: LIDR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLexi · altss.com · Jun 3, 2026
Lexi · finance.yahoo.com · Feb 17, 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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