Pasadena · Pre-Seed–Seed · 96 people tracked
Investment thesis
Pasadena Angels is one of the longest-running angel investing organizations in Southern California, backing early-stage startups with both capital and mentorship. Its roughly 100 investor members, who together bring thousands of years of business experience, invest individually and directly rather than through the organization itself. The group has invested more than $75 million across 250+ funding rounds, and its portfolio companies have raised over $1 billion in follow-on capital from venture and private equity sources. Notable exits include MindBody, Bluebeam Software, and Vydia. In 2024 the group formed the $1.5 million PA Fund III, which co-invests exclusively in deals its members subscribe to.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 96 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 83 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Fintech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketing Tech ×1Marketplaces ×1
Investments · 83 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBluebeam builds PDF markup and collaboration software for architecture, engineering, and construction teams, connecting office and field work through a shared source of truth.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
HaulPay offers digital invoice factoring and debt-free financing for freight and trucking companies, providing same-day or next-day payments to bank accounts.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
MagicLinks operates an influencer marketing platform that connects social media creators with brands, letting creators monetize their content and set up storefronts across channels like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplaces
Wellness business management software company (NASDAQ:MB); reached $1 billion valuation.
Ranker operates a consumer website where users vote on and rank crowdsourced lists across topics like pop culture, entertainment, gaming, history, food, and sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Draper AssociatesLowercase CapitalPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERSRincon Venture Partners
Mission-driven sustainable products brand.
Company acquired by gamma for $1 billion.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Pasadena Angels made?
- Pasadena Angels has 82 tracked investments.
- What stage does Pasadena Angels invest at?
- Pasadena Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Pasadena Angels's typical check size?
- Pasadena Angels typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
- What sectors does Pasadena Angels focus on?
- Pasadena Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Pasadena Angels located?
- Pasadena Angels is headquartered in Pasadena, US.
- Does Pasadena Angels lead rounds?
- Yes, Pasadena Angels leads investment rounds.
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