How many investments has New York Angels made?

New York Angels has 45 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.

What stage does New York Angels invest at?

New York Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.

What is New York Angels's typical check size?

New York Angels typically writes checks of $100K – $1.5M.

What sectors does New York Angels focus on?

New York Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is New York Angels located?

New York Angels is headquartered in New York, US.

Does New York Angels lead rounds?

Yes, New York Angels leads investment rounds.

Who does New York Angels co-invest with?

New York Angels most often shares deals with Portfolia, Golden Seeds, Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, among 35 tracked co-investors.

New York Angels

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Investment thesis

New York Angels is a membership-based angel investment organization focused on helping early-stage companies succeed. Its members come from varied backgrounds as operating executives, entrepreneurs, and financial and medical professionals, collaborating on deal sourcing and due diligence before investing individually in promising startups. Members leverage their networks and provide ongoing support through board seats and advising. Founded in 2004, it is one of the oldest angel groups in the US and a charter member of the Angel Capital Association. The group receives over 1,000 funding applications annually, and members have collectively invested more than $180M across 360+ companies including Pinterest, Greenhouse, and Bombas.

Invests inSector AgnosticNew York United States

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Seed

Check

$100K – $1.5M

New York, NY, US

Leads rounds

Leads

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2004

Last 12 months

1 investment

Tracked investments

IPOs

Acquisitions

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories

David Rose· Chairman

Alyssa Tam

Betsy Cohen· President of Teneo Ventures· New York City Metropolitan Areain

Betsy Cohen is President of Teneo Ventures with experience across executive operating, financial management, and investment roles. She previously served as CFO and CAO of Merchantry (acquired by Tradeshift), co-founded and was CFO of a marketing intelligence company acquired by The Nielsen Company, and held roles at DialogBank Russia, Oaktree Capital, and J.P. Morgan. She holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and an A.B. in Russian language and Slavic studies from Harvard University.

Cindy Cook· Chair· New York, New York, United Statesin

Dimitris Economou· Partner and Portfolio Manager, MIO Partners, Inc.· New York, New York, United Statesin

Dimitris Economou is a partner and portfolio manager at MIO Partners, Inc., managing sovereign fixed income investments, and previously advised technology clients at McKinsey & Company. He directs part of his personal portfolio toward early-stage investing in deep tech, robotics, hardware, and AI. He holds academic training in computer architecture and systems engineering from Stanford University and works closely with technical founders.

Huyen Tran· Fintech Product and Strategy Leader at U.S. Bank· New York City Metropolitan Areain

Huyen Tran is a fintech product and strategy leader at U.S. Bank with 20 years of experience building and scaling global digital financial products. She has led products across credit, deposits, managed funds, BNPL, and digital wallets, and her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, J.P. Morgan, and American Express. Her work centers on developing human-centered financial products.

Jon Cramer· New York, New York, United Statesin

Jon Cramer is a corporate transactional lawyer with 45 years of experience advising on M&A transactions and financings for companies of various sizes. He has spent his career at private law firms, including both large and smaller firms.

Thomas Ward· New York, New York, United Statesin

Thomas Ward is a technology and business strategy executive whose background includes enterprise sales leadership, IT strategy consulting, and business resiliency offerings. He has held go-to-market and operations strategy roles at global technology companies, with experience in international technology sales and revenue development.

Carol Curley· Member· United Statesin 𝕏

Per Nordling· Member/Investor· Stockholmin

Entrepreneur, business angel, and investor with over 20 years in SaaS. Co-founded invoice automation platform Medius in 2001, serving as CEO and chairman until 2012 and driving its global expansion, before working as a business angel in Sweden and the US.

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Samir Chokshi· Member· New York, New Yorkin

Samir Chokshi is a Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital focused on early-stage startups. He brings over 20 years of hedge fund investing experience in public markets and has made more than 30 personal seed-stage investments across digital assets, artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, space, energy, and deeptech sectors since 2017. His background includes M&A and corporate law at Sullivan & Cromwell, investment banking at Merrill Lynch, and a clerkship at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Tom Blum· Member· New York, New York, United Statesin

Active investor, board member and advisor; former investment banker and CFO.

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Michael Costa· Angel· New York, New Yorkin

Michael Costa is Chairman of the Governance Committee for the R42 AI and Longevity Funds and serves as a board member and angel investor. He brings 25 years of investment banking experience, having advised multiple technology, media, and telecommunications boards on transactions exceeding $300 billion, and spent nearly a decade as an independent director at Scripps Networks Interactive overseeing the creation of over $6 billion in shareholder value. Over the past three years, he has sourced and mentored more than 50 startups across digital media, SaaS, gaming, and entertainment sectors, and is active in the New York entrepreneurial ecosystem through memberships and fellowships at New York Angels, Columbia Business School's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center, and SUNY Purchase.

Founder mafia

The New York Angels mafia →

7 people who came through New York Angels went on to found or lead other companies.

Per NordlingMember/InvestorFounded Younium +1 Vadim RogovskiyMemberFounded 3Dlook +1 David S. RoseFounder & Chairman EmeritusFounded gust +1 Chris SaxmanExecutive DirectorFounded Sidebycare Seth SilvermanFuture AngelFounded Apollo Agriculture Liam LynchAngel InvestorFounded Darwin CX Richard HumphreyAngel InvestorFounded Radian Aerospace

What they invest in

from 32 of 45 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×9Digital Health ×7Hardware ×7Healthtech ×7Medical Devices ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×4Consumer ×4IoT ×4

HQs:United States×31Israel×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 11 portfolio companies

64%

solo founders

7 of 11 mapped founding teams

47%

repeat founders

of 15 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×73 founders×4

Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data

Stanford University ×3University of Pennsylvania ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×9Business & Management ×3Medicine ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history

FDA ×2Harvard University ×2Rice University ×2Theranova ×2

Investments · 45 tracked

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Pinterestpinterest.com inNYSE: PINS

Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where users save and browse images organised into boards, used heavily for shopping, recipes and design.

San Francisco, US

Evan Sharp(Co-founder & CDO)Ben Silbermann(Co-founder & CEO)in Paul Sciarra(Co-founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)Bill Ready in

Co-investors3Spoke Capital A.Capital Ventures A*Acequia Capital (AceCap)Allied Venture Partners Amakor +55 more

Dugusystemsdugusystems.com✓ verified

Dugu Systems develops simple cycle gas turbines that combust fuel with oxygen at low pressure, using simpler materials and components to generate electricity and heat at lower cost.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsCarnrite Ventures Carat Venture Partners Brinc

Nomadworksnomadworks.com 𝕏✓ verified

Nomadworks offers coworking memberships that provide 24/7 access to their locations and 100+ partner coworking spaces, along with business amenities including conference rooms, podcast studio facilities, and office address services.

Future of WorkPropTechWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Steven Cohen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mark Allison(Director)

AIQaiq-solutions.com in 𝕏Mar 2014

AIQ Solutions develops intellectual property and technologies to improve clinical treatment outcomes for patients with complex diseases globally.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US

T. Gary Liberman(Chief Financial Officer and Secretary)Nicholas W. Stuller(Chief Executive Officer)

BoardWilliam O'Conor(Member of the Board of Directors)

Co-investorsAurora Forge Capital Midwest Fund Rock River Capital Partners Tundra Angels Venture Management

Authoreaauthorea.comAug 2014Acquired

Collaborative scholarly writing tool turned preprint archive, owned by Wiley since 2018.

New York, US

Nathan Jenkins(Executive Officer)Alberto Pepe(Executive Officer, Director)Matteo Cantiello(Director)

Board Adam Goulburn(Director)inDavid Teten(Director)Brian Cohen(Director)

Co-investorsFf Venture Capital New York Venture Partners Bloomberg Beta Dimension Capital Knight Foundation Lux Capital

Better Mobile Security inSep 2014

New York, US

Senai Ahderom(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAzi Cohen(Director)Barry X Lynn(Director)in

Bombasbombas.com 𝕏

Bombas sells socks, underwear, and t-shirts direct to consumers, donating an equivalent item to people in need for each purchase.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social GoodNew York, US

David Heath(Executive Officer)Monica Chow(Executive Officer)Nicholas Carrillo(Executive Officer)inJohn Mulliken(Executive Officer)Jason LaRose(Executive Officer)in

BoardPeter Garran(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsThird Point Ventures Indicator Ventures

BotFactorybotfactory.coAug 2016

Long Island City, US

Nicolas Vansnick(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Knox(Director)Carlos Ospina(Director)

BoardLawrence Richenstein(Director)

Co-investorsAlpine Meridian Firstrock Capital

CardiaCaremy-cardiacare.com in

CardiaCare develops a closed-loop wearable device for non-invasive nerve stimulation treatment of cardiac and central nervous system conditions, featuring continuous monitoring and AI-based alerts for remote patient management.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesRehovot, IL

Amir Soltanianzadeh(CEO)in Amos Ziv(CSO)in Tsahi Holand(CTO)in

CELITECHcelitech.com in 𝕏

CELITECH provides a global connectivity platform (eSIM/mobile data technology) that travel-related companies use to offer international connectivity to their customers.

IoTSaaSTravel & HospitalityLos Angeles, US

AL(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBlue Startups Cove Fund

Centesecentese.com in 𝕏

Centese develops Thoraguard, a digital surgical drainage system for cardiothoracic surgery that automates chest tube clog clearance and measures air leak rate and drainage volume, alerting care teams to disruptions.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesOmaha, US

Evan Luxon(Executive Officer, Director)in Randy Preston(CEO)inAlan Chesler(Director)

BoardRadu Cautis(Director)inDaniel Burnett(Director)Deepak Gangahar(Director)

Co-investorsInvest Nebraska Scientific Health Development Medical Technology Venture Partners

Chromis Fiberopticschromisfiber.com 𝕏Jul 2021

Chromis Technologies engineers and manufactures custom amorphous fluoropolymers, marketed under the CyclAFlor brand, with tunable optical, chemical, and electrical properties for applications such as semiconductor pellicles, optical coatings, gas separation membranes, and fuel cell ionomers.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsWarren, US

Whitney White(Chief Technology Officer)in Frank J. Graziano(Chief Executive Officer)inMiri Park(Chief Operating Officer)in

BoardPeggy Wallace(Director)Boying Barry Zhang(Director)Bill Michaels(Director)

Co-investorsBoston Harbor Angels

CloudFramecloudframe.com inMar 2022 · $7M

CloudFrame is a mainframe modernization company that transforms COBOL applications into maintainable, cloud-ready Java using its Atlas and CodeNavigator platform.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRobbinsville, US

Venkat Pillay(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inBruce Gallagher(Director)

BoardRoseann Palmieri(Director)in

Co-investorsAEON Foundry alphabet angels

Dirty Shirleydirtyshirley.com

Dirty Shirley is a ready-made cocktail brand producing a version of the classic Dirty Shirley drink made with organic cherry juice instead of grenadine.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

EdgeXedgex.com in

EdgeX builds operational intelligence and monitoring technology, including low-power wireless products, aimed at the healthcare market.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechIoTSan Diego, US

Tim Gibbons(CEO)in Jon Siann(CTO)in Kyle Williams(COO)inTakis Ampelas(VP of Engineering)in Andrew McLain(Director of Product)inPeter DeAngelis(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsRyze Labs Waterdrip Capital ZC Capital

Endoshuntendoshunt.com inNov 2022

EndoShunt develops a catheter-based device to control hemorrhage in traumatic vascular injuries, featuring a length-adjustable occlusion zone, temporary deployment, and an atraumatic tip.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesLincoln, US

Michael Finn-Henry(President and Member of Board of Directors)inJeremy Levin(Director)

BoardMilad Behbahaninia(Member of Board of Directors)Olivia Busk(Member of Board of Directors)

Co-investorsOcterra Capital The Innovation Space

Front Range Biosciences inSep 2019 · $8.5M

US-focused tissue culture cloning and biotech.

Boulder, US

Christopher Zalewski(Founder)inJonathan Vaught(Founder)inNick Hofmeister(Founder)

Co-investorsKEY Investment Partners AFI Capital Partners Arcadian Capital HALLEY Venture Partners Militello Capital Phyto Partners +2 more

Futurestayfuturestay.com inMar 2022 · $11M

Futurestay provides short-term and vacation rental management software for independent hosts with 1 to 10 properties, including a direct booking platform, channel integrations with Google and Airbnb, and AI-powered listing optimization and dynamic pricing.

PropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityNew Brunswick, US

S. Philip Kennard(Executive Officer, Director)in Philip Kennard(Founder & CEO)inSean Philip Kennard(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Fabio(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardThomas Wisniewski(Director)

Co-investorsAEON Foundry New York Venture Partners Brand New Matter Newark Venture Partners NVP Capital

Hinalea </a> (Copy)hinalea.ai in 𝕏

Hinalea builds hyperspectral imaging systems that combine imaging hardware with application-specific AI and machine learning software to produce real-time, actionable insights.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware

Albert Pleus(Founder)inBarry McDonogh MBS(CEO)

Co-investorsNew World Angels Miami Angels

Kind Designskinddesigns.com in

Kind Designs manufactures 3D-printed seawalls that protect coastal properties from erosion and flooding while restoring marine ecosystems.

CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechHardwareNew MaterialsMiami, US

Anya Freeman(Founder)in

Co-investorsGolden Seeds GOVO Venture Partners Portfolia Tamiami Angel Mark Cuban

Liquid Diamondsliquid.diamonds inSep 2024

Liquid Diamonds operates a B2B sourcing platform for diamond and jewelry businesses, using a patented reverse auction system to connect wholesale buyers with suppliers worldwide.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechNew York City, US

Kashyap Mehta(CEO)in Chetan Gupta(CTO)inMark Molloy(Chief Architect)

Co-investorsTechstars peercheque

Magsorbeo Biomedicalmagsorbeo.comDec 2022

BiotechNewark, US

Anthony Pizzi(Executive Officer)Joe Messerly(Director)Carolyn Woldring(Director)Jacob Edick(Executive Officer, Director)Leann Christman(Director)

Co-investorsMichigan Rise

Mother's Milk Is Bestmothersmilkisbest.comDec 2024

MMIB works to increase access to mother's own milk for preterm babies.

FemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesTyngsborough, US

Elizabeth Nelson(Executive Officer)Elizabeth Schinkel(Executive Officer, Director)

New View Surgicalnewviewsurg.com in 𝕏Nov 2021 · $9M

New View Medical develops single-use surgical visualization devices designed for minimally invasive procedures.

HealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Bryce Klontz(Executive Officer)Melvin B. Prenovitz(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMark H. Schneider(Director)Nancy Briefs(Director)Scott Flora(Director)

Co-investorsAEON Foundry Crimson Investment Fund IAG Capital Partners Keiretsu Forum NYA 2021

Nutrinonutrino.co in 𝕏Apr 2018 · $8M

Nutrino applies data science, natural language processing, and predictive modeling to food, nutrition, and personal health data, offering API/SDK integrations, mobile apps, custom datasets, and licensable AI/ML tools.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFoodTech

Co-investorsPereg Ventures

Osteoboostosteoboost.com in 𝕏

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

Digital HealthFemTechMedical Devices

Dan Burnett(Co-Founder)in Michael Jaasma(Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder)inShane Mangrum(Co-Founder)in Laura Yecies(Chief Executive Officer & President)in Pamela M. Peeke(Chief Medical Officer)in

Co-investorsEsplanade Ventures Ambit Health Ventures Band of Angels Golden Seeds Good Growth Capital Healthtech Capital +3 more

RubyWellrubywell.com inOct 2024

RubyWell connects family caregivers of homebound older adults with Medicare Advantage plans and home health agencies, offering care navigation support, training, and monthly stipends through a structured study program.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Julie Kennedy(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMichael Loeb(Founder)Abigail Miller Levy(Director)

Co-investorsBlack Tech Nation Ventures Primetime Partners Swizzle Ventures True Wealth Ventures Very Serious Ventures Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Saysodrinksayso.com

Sayso makes single-serve cocktail and mocktail mixes in tear-open sticks or pouches using real dehydrated fruits, herbs, and spices, low in sugar and calories.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investors37 Angels

Seekeasyseekeasy.ai in

Seekeasy analyzes creator content on social platforms like Instagram and TikTok to detect emerging dishes, concepts, and cultural trends, forecasting consumer demand before it appears in sales data.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Bryan Hart(Founder)inErick Hachenburg(Founder)inSamantha Lau(Founder)in

Senscientsenscient.com in 𝕏Jul 2021Acquired

Senscient makes the ELDS laser-based open path gas detector, which uses tuneable lasers and Harmonic Fingerprint processing to detect toxic and flammable gases such as hydrogen sulfide, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide while minimizing false alarms.

EnergyHardwareIoT

Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel Network Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Yellowstone Capital Partners

Skyfireskyfire.xyz in 𝕏Apr 2026 · $11M

Skyfire provides financial infrastructure that enables AI agents to transact autonomously—making and receiving payments, managing accounts, and accessing services globally without traditional financial intermediaries.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US

Amir Sarhangi(CEO)in

Co-investorsArrington Capital Blitzscaling Ventures Coinbase Ventures DCVC (Data Collective)Draper Associates Evolution Equity Partners +15 more

Skyfire AIskyfireai.com in

SkyfireAI develops autonomous drone systems with AI-powered threat detection for first responders and security applications, reducing response times and false alarms in emergency situations.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Matt Sloane(Founder)in Don Mathis in

Co-investorsAI Fund BDev Ventures GENIUS NY Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc Mucker Capital

Social Bicyclessocialbicycles.com in

Social Bicycles operates a smartbike-based bike share system, providing app-enabled bicycles that riders can locate, unlock, and ride across a network of stations.

HardwareIoTMobility & TransportationBrooklyn, US

Ryan Rzepecki(Executive Officer, Director)inAaron Schildkrout(Director)Nicholas Foley(Director)Bradford Higgins(Director)in

Board Shawn Carolan(Director)inBradford Higgens(Director)

Co-investorsMenlo Ventures OurCrowd SINEWAVE VENTURES SOSV

Solidecsolidec.com in

Solidec builds autonomous electrolyzer-based generators that use air, water, and electricity to produce essential chemicals on site and on demand, removing supply-chain, delivery, and storage burdens.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Ryan(Co-founder & CEO)inYang(Co-founder & CTO)inHaotian(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)in

Co-investorsE8 Angels Echo River Capital New Climate Ventures Vectors Angel Chevron Technology Ventures Collaborative Fund +3 more

Steelikesteelike.com in 𝕏

Steelike develops and commercializes an ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) mix design used in infrastructure and architectural applications such as bridge deck overlays, precast connections, and structural repairs.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew MaterialsSpringfield, US

William Thomas Kullish(Executive Officer, Director)Chen Wang(Co-founder & CEO)in Bill Kulish(Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer)inLawrence Mark Kaplan(Director)

Co-investorsAspira Capital

SyncOnSet Technologiessynconset.com inDec 2013 · $2.5M

Los Angeles, US

Alexander LoVerde(Founder)in

Co-investorsBantam Group Converge Techstars Laconia Ventures

Visionaizevisionaize.com

Visionaize offers AI-driven software platforms that help industrial and enterprise operators use data and technology to improve operations and advance their digital maturity.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

YourCoachyourcoach.health in 𝕏

YourCoach.Health operates a practice management platform and embeddable technology that lets health and wellness coaches manage their practices and connects organizations with validated, credentialed coaches.

Digital HealthSaaSWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsCalm/Storm VC MedStartr Ventures

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Body LabsChillSkynCitelighter Evisors GameCoGreenhouseMobileMonkey

Exits · 3

1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 1

PinterestNYSE: PINS

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has New York Angels made?: New York Angels has 45 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does New York Angels invest at?: New York Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is New York Angels's typical check size?: New York Angels typically writes checks of $100K – $1.5M.
What sectors does New York Angels focus on?: New York Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is New York Angels located?: New York Angels is headquartered in New York, US.
Does New York Angels lead rounds?: Yes, New York Angels leads investment rounds.
Who does New York Angels co-invest with?: New York Angels most often shares deals with Portfolia, Golden Seeds, Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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