New York Angels
Angel networkNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
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 · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
5 people who came through New York Angels went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 21 of 26 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Healthtech ×7Medical Devices ×6Digital Health ×5Consumer ×4Hardware ×4Climate Tech ×3Direct to Consumer ×3
HQs:United States×12Israel×1
Investments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 22022 · 22014 · 16 dated
San Francisco, US
Evan Sharp(Executive Officer)Benjamin Silbermann(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)
BoardJeremy Levine(Director)inJeff Jordan(Director)in
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA*ABC QuantACE VenturesAcequia Capital (AceCap)Acumen+55 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
AIQ Solutions develops TRAQinform IQ, a software medical device that analyzes serial radiographic images (such as PET and CT scans) to quantify changes in individual tumor lesions over time.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US
William O'Conor(Member of the Board of Directors)T. Gary Liberman(Chief Financial Officer and Secretary)Nicholas W. Stuller(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAurora ForgeCapital Midwest FundRock River Capital PartnersTundra AngelsVenture Management
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)John Mulliken(Executive Officer)Jason LaRose(Executive Officer)
BoardPeter Garran(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsThird Point Ventures
CardiaCare makes a non-invasive neuromodulation wearable wristband for people with atrial fibrillation, applying electrical stimulation of the median and vagus nerves combined with closed-loop cardiac monitoring and machine learning algorithms delivered via a cloud platform.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesRehovot, IL
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)Randy Preston(CEO)Alan Chesler(Director)Dan Burnett(Director)
BoardRadu Cautis(Director)Daniel Burnett(Director)
Co-investorsInvest NebraskaScientific Health DevelopmentMedical Technology Venture Partners
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
Timothy Gibbons(Executive Officer, Director)Tim Gibbons(CEO)inJon Siann(CTO)inKyle Williams(COO)inTakis Ampelas(VP of Engineering)inAndrew McLain(Director of Product)in
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
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
Co-investorsNew World AngelsMiami Angels
Kind Designs uses 3D-printing to manufacture Living Seawalls, retrofit seawall tiles, and living shorelines that protect coastlines from erosion, flooding, and storm surge while restoring marine habitats.
Climate TechConstruction TechNew Materials
Co-investorsGOVO Venture PartnersPortfoliaTamiami AngelGolden Seeds
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
BiotechNewark, US
Anthony Pizzi(Executive Officer)Joe Messerly(Director)Carolyn Woldring(Director)Jacob Edick(Executive Officer, Director)Leann Christman(Director)
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)
Osteoboost develops an FDA-cleared bone health device to treat osteopenia in postmenopausal women.
FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Dan Burnett(Co-Founder)Michael Jaasma(Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder)Shane Mangrum(Co-Founder)Laura Yecies(Chief Executive Officer & President)Pamela M. Peeke(Chief Medical Officer)
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)
BoardMichael Loeb(Founder)Abigail Miller Levy(Director)
Co-investorsBlack Tech Nation VenturesPrimetime PartnersSwizzle VenturesTrue Wealth VenturesVery Serious VenturesWavemaker Three-Sixty Health
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)
Co-investorsArrington CapitalBlitzscaling VenturesCoinbase VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Evolution Equity PartnersFermion+7 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
Co-investorsAI FundBDev VenturesGENIUS NYHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc
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 Ventures
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
Pinterest · opportunitiesforyouth.org · Jul 30, 2026
Skyfire · tectonicdefense.com · Apr 28, 2026
Bombas · sharktankblog.com · Dec 1, 2025
Endoshunt · mhub.org · Apr 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has New York Angels made?
- New York Angels has 24 tracked investments, 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 33 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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