New York Angels
Angel networkNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 11 people tracked
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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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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Founder mafia
The New York Angels mafia →8 people who came through New York Angels went on to found or lead other companies.
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What they invest in
from 28 of 39 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Digital Health ×7Healthtech ×7Medical Devices ×7Hardware ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×4Consumer ×4New Materials ×4
HQs:United States×25Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×73 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
Stanford University ×3University of Pennsylvania ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history
FDA ×2Harvard University ×2Rice University ×2Theranova ×2
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 22023 · 12022 · 32021 · 22018 · 12017 · 12016 · 12014 · 113 dated
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)inPaul Sciarra(Co-founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)Bill Readyin
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA*Acequia Capital (AceCap)Allied Venture PartnersAmakorAndreessen Horowitz+52 more
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 VenturesCarat Venture PartnersBrinc
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)
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 ForgeCapital Midwest FundRock River Capital PartnersTundra AngelsVenture Management
New York, US
William J. O'Farrell(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Black(Director)
BoardJoseph Ferrara(Director)Lawrence Lenihan(Director)
Co-investorsOUP (Osage University Partners)FirstMark CapitalIntel Capital
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
Long Island City, US
Nicolas Vansnick(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Knox(Director)Carlos Ospina(Director)
BoardLawrence Richenstein(Director)
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianFirstrock Capital
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)inAmos Ziv(CSO)inTsahi Holand(CTO)in
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)inRandy Preston(CEO)inAlan Chesler(Director)
BoardRadu Cautis(Director)Daniel Burnett(Director)Deepak Gangahar(Director)
Co-investorsInvest NebraskaScientific Health DevelopmentMedical Technology Venture Partners
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)inFrank 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
Baltimore, US
Robert Lee Jokl III(Executive Officer, Director)Mohammad Saad Alam(Executive Officer, Director)Mohammed Saad Alam(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Robert Lee Jokl(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardJohn Cammack(Director)Kevin Hollins(Director)
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 Foundryalphabet angels
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
EdgeX builds operational intelligence and monitoring technology, including low-power wireless products, aimed at the healthcare market.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechIoTSan Diego, US
Tim Gibbons(CEO)inJon Siann(CTO)inKyle Williams(COO)inTakis Ampelas(VP of Engineering)inAndrew McLain(Director of Product)inPeter DeAngelis(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsRyze LabsWaterdrip CapitalZC Capital
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 CapitalThe Innovation Space
New York, US
Fredrik Maroe(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Glick(Director)Michael Becker(Director)
Co-investorsHickams Dictum
New York, US
Blaine Goldman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSeth Schorr(Director)Robert Montgomery(Director)
Co-investorsCourtside VenturesJavelin Venture PartnersQB1 Ventures
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)in
Co-investorsNew World AngelsMiami Angels
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-investorsGOVO Venture PartnersPortfoliaTamiami AngelGolden SeedsMark Cuban
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
BiotechNewark, US
Anthony Pizzi(Executive Officer)Joe Messerly(Director)Carolyn Woldring(Director)Jacob Edick(Executive Officer, Director)Leann Christman(Director)
Boston, US
Larry Kim(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJason O'Hare(Director)Yiwei Jiang(Director)
Co-investorsScOp Venture Capital
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 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 FoundryCrimson Investment FundIAG Capital PartnersKeiretsu ForumNYA 2021
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
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)inMichael Jaasma(Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder)inShane Mangrum(Co-Founder)inLaura Yecies(Chief Executive Officer & President)inPamela M. Peeke(Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsAmbit Health VenturesEsplanade VenturesBand of AngelsGolden SeedsGood Growth CapitalHealthtech Capital+2 more
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 VenturesPrimetime PartnersSwizzle VenturesTrue Wealth VenturesVery Serious VenturesWavemaker Three-Sixty Health
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
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(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsArrington CapitalBlitzscaling VenturesCoinbase VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Draper AssociatesEvolution Equity Partners+8 more
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)inDon Mathisin
Co-investorsAI FundBDev VenturesGENIUS NYHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc
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)
BoardShawn Carolan(Director)Bradford Higgens(Director)
Co-investorsMenlo VenturesOurCrowdSINEWAVE VENTURESSOSV
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-investorsEcho River CapitalNew Climate VenturesChevron Technology VenturesCollaborative FundEcosphere VenturesPlug and Play Ventures+1 more
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)inBill Kulish(Founder, President & Chief Technology Officer)inLawrence Mark Kaplan(Director)
Co-investorsAspira Capital
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-investorsMedStartr Ventures
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPinterestNYSE: PINS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
AIQ · timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Aug 21, 2026
Pinterest · opportunitiesforyouth.org · Jul 30, 2026
Kind Designs · vtchronicle.com · Jul 28, 2026
Skyfire · tectonicdefense.com · Apr 28, 2026
Seekeasy · louderback.com · Dec 8, 2025
Bombas · sharktankblog.com · Dec 1, 2025
EdgeX · beincrypto.com · Nov 11, 2025
Solidec · nexus.rice.edu · Aug 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has New York Angels made?
- New York Angels has 24 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 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 34 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelSeth Masters (NYA Vice Chairman) - The Key to A Successful Exit: A Motivated Buyer
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The Angel Nest + NYA Podcast Series: EPISODE 9 AiM Medical Robotics
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NYA Angel Intelligence: Angel Math - How Angels Get Better Outcomes - Seth Masters
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