Red Bear Angels
Angel networkIthaca · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Red Bear Angels is an angel investment network focused on startups affiliated with Cornell University, connecting them to accredited investors who contribute capital, expertise, and connections. With over a decade of track record, the group backs companies across data and analytics platforms, blockchain and Web3/decentralized finance infrastructure, fintech and payments, digital health and biotech/medical technology, and robotics, hardware, and physical AI. The focus is on early-stage ventures emerging from the Cornell ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 22 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3Healthtech ×3Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Enterprise Software ×2Gaming ×2Marketing Tech ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAntimicrobial platform company that raised a $1.7M seed round to scale cGMP manufacturing of its resistance-proof technology.
AI-powered platform that helps restaurants and food service businesses optimize operations and reduce waste through real-time data insights.
El Segundo, US
Jerome J. Tse(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRajan Hansji(Director)Sandra Gooch(Director)Stephen Mong(Director)Ken Borkan(Director)
Berri Organics makes USDA-certified organic, plant-based electrolyte beverages, including a fitness line (Berri Fit) and an oral hydration line for children and adults (Berri LYTE).
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsLaunch NYThe Veteran Fund
LaunchPoint is a creator marketing platform that connects brands with a network of 50,000+ creators for on-demand content partnerships.
Creator EconomyData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Adam Neuwirth(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGalaxy Ventures
The page presents BIRUTOTO, an Indonesian-language online slot gambling platform offering various popular slot games (such as Gates of Olympus and Mahjong Ways 2) with integrated account transactions and customer support.
Gaming
Co-investorsCircleUpLaunch NYRand Capital
San Francisco, US
Kavita Bala(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Bell(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersAmino CapitalNeuron.VC
AvantGuard develops Avantamine, an antimicrobial molecule that eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi on surfaces and skin without generating resistance, with an initial focus on topical treatment of the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris.
BiotechHealthtechNew Materials
Co-investorsBlue Ledge CapitalSOSV
Building hybrid-electric, autonomy-ready ground vehicles, including military logistics vehicles with American Rheinmetall.
Intrommune is a biotechnology company developing oral mucosal immunotherapy (OMIT), which delivers allergenic proteins through a specially formulated toothpaste to treat peanut and other food allergies.
BiotechHealthtechNew York City, US
Michael Nelson(CEO & Board Member)inWilliam E. Berger(Head of Medical Affairs)inChristopher R. Schuster(Chief Financial Officer)Nandini Murthy(Head of Regulatory)Ray Forslund(Head of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls)Miles McLennan(Head of Commercial & Clinical Operations)in
Co-investorsRobin Hood Ventures
Advanced ManufacturingRochester, US
Jared Lynch(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Romano(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRobert Poltrino(Director)
Workforce enablement platform that streamlines onboarding, training, and employee engagement to improve retention.
Mulberry provides product protection and shopping assurance coverage for online purchases, offering unlimited claims with no deductibles or fees to consumers.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceInsurTechSaaSNew York, US
Dominic Chinedu Eleanya(Executive Officer, Director)Chinedu Eleanya(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltai VenturesChaos VenturesCommerce VenturesG20 VenturesKube VCEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)+1 more
Biotechnology company developing novel therapeutic approaches, achieved successful exit.
Co-investorsOxonian VenturesVentac Partners
Co-investorsOxonian Ventures
Develops innovative minimally invasive cardiac devices for the treatment of arrhythmias and heart failure.
TET Medical develops diagnostics, working in collaboration with Cornell University's research and facilities.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesFair Haven, US
Alex Travis(Director & Co-Founder)Roy Cohen(CSO & Co-Founder)David R. Fischell(CEO & Co-Founder)
BoardJohn Conley(Director)inChristine Bunt(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupLaunchpad Venture Group
Verasight provides survey management and targeted recruitment services for investment diligence, portfolio support, and market research.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketing TechSaaS
Benjamin Leff(CEO)
Co-investorsBYU Cougar CapitalThe MBA FundTop Corner CapitalTrestle Partners
Company recognized on the 2026 Top 100 North American Inspiring Workplaces list.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Red Bear Angels made?
- Red Bear Angels has 21 tracked investments.
- What stage does Red Bear Angels invest at?
- Red Bear Angels invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Red Bear Angels's typical check size?
- Red Bear Angels typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Red Bear Angels focus on?
- Red Bear Angels focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Robotics.
- Where is Red Bear Angels located?
- Red Bear Angels is headquartered in Ithaca, US.
- Who does Red Bear Angels co-invest with?
- Red Bear Angels most often shares deals with Oxonian Ventures, Commerce Ventures, G20 Ventures, among 17 tracked co-investors.
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