Westchester Angels
Angel networkWestchester County · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Westchester Angels supports early-stage startups across Westchester County and the greater Tri-State area, investing in companies across all industries except biotech. The group seeks to empower entrepreneurs, grow early-stage companies, and strengthen the local startup community. It differentiates itself by hosting investor meetings at lively venues rather than traditional attorney offices or coworking spaces. The group has formed a strategic alliance with the Jumpstart NJ Angel Network to share investor meetings and due diligence resources and to let startups raise more capital in a single effort. It also collaborates with Element 46, Westchester's incubator, and The STEM Alliance.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 43 portfolio companiesConsumer ×5SaaS ×5E-commerce ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Cleantech ×3Impact & Social Good ×3IoT ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2
HQs:United States×17
Who they back
founder profiles across 15 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×54+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
General Assembly ×2The Wharton School ×2University of Florida ×2University of Maryland ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 22022 · 14 dated
ARC Angel Fund is a member-led angel fund investing $50,000–$250,000 in seed- and early-stage companies with a product and some revenue, across sectors such as software, IT, tech-enabled services, digital media, mobile, and healthcare IT.
Sector AgnosticNew York, US
David Freschman(Founding Partner)Michael Kelley(Founding Partner)Edward Reitler(Founding Partner)Joe Rubin(Founding Partner)
Arcview is a community and platform connecting accredited investors with cannabis-industry entrepreneurs and startups, supporting fundraising and networking in the legal cannabis market.
B2B MarketplacesImpact & Social GoodOakland, US
Steve DeAngelo(Executive Officer, Director)inTroy Dayton(Executive Officer, Director)inKris Lotlikar(Director)
Better Rhodes is an online marketplace for non-alcoholic beverages, offering alcohol-free wines, craft NA beers, and monthly subscription clubs for people who want to drink mindfully.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMadison, US
Daniel Stiller(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Becker(Director)
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsClearco
Loliware develops seaweed-based materials as alternatives to plastic, working across materials science, engineering, and design.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateGeekdomRogue Insight CapitalTech Square VenturesGratitude RailroadL Catterton
BrandVerge is an advertising agency that provides media planning, buying, and organic social/influencer campaign management for brands, including DTC companies.
AdTechMarketing TechNew York, US
Co-investorsBoston Harbor Angels
K2X Capital is a Silicon Valley-based investment platform that builds a diversified, ETF-like vehicle of vetted early-stage and angel-stage startups.
Fintech
Busie provides digital software for charter bus and transportation operators to manage quoting, booking, and connecting with customers online.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & HospitalityKingston, US
Louis Bookoff(Executive Officer)inBrady Perry(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLeon Greene(Director)in
Circuit operates all-electric, tech-enabled shuttle services that provide free, on-demand first/last-mile connections to mass transit and short local trips, working with cities and advertisers.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationWest Palm Beach, US
James Mirras(Founder)in
Co-investorsForefront VentureK Street CapitalMKBImpact Engine
FaceSign provides real-time, automated identity verification that runs a live 30-second browser session applying biometric matching, deepfake detection, liveness challenges, coercion screening, and behavioral analysis.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS
Co-investorsDreamit VenturesTenon Ventures
Fuego Shoes designs sneakers with a patented sole built for dance and streetwear, made from vegan, recycled, and water-resistant materials.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceAuburn, US
James Edward Miller(Manager; manager of sole member.)Kevin Weschler(Founder)in
Co-investorsalphabet angelsDorm Room
GyftHint operates a gifting marketplace that lets recipients build personal stores of the brands and products they want so gift buyers can purchase with more certainty.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechFort Meyers, US
Eddy Jette(Founder & CEO)inSteve Kahn(Chief Financial Officer (CFO))inNick Romagnoli(Chief of Staff)inBill Kahn(Chief Customer Officer (CCO))inWilliam Collins(Chief Marketing Officer (CMO))inRohan Kulkarni(Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO))
Co-investorsMetroCap Partners
Noteworthy AI helps electric utilities prevent wildfires by identifying and addressing equipment failures on distribution infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTStamford, US
Chris Ricciuti(Founder)inNathan Schmidt(Director)
BoardMichael Jackson(Director)inDeborah Caplan(Director)Aram Ouligian(Director)
Co-investorsAtas VCBoro CapitalCity LightConnecticut InnovationsKeiki CapitalTechstars+5 more
Ocrolus provides cash flow analytics and document processing tools for lenders and financial institutions to make funding decisions for small businesses.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaSNew York, US
Sam Bobley(Executive Officer)in
BoardNick Adams(Director)inDavid Arcara(Director)in
Co-investorsARC Angel FundBoro CapitalBullpen CapitalCohen CircleDifferential VenturesElevate Innovation Partners+9 more
On the Goga provides corporate wellness workshops and programs designed to improve employee wellbeing and workplace culture for organizations.
Future of WorkHR TechWellness & FitnessPhiladelphia, US
Anna Greenwald(HR Person of the Year 2025 Nomination)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Roomie sells the "Bigger Bed," a full-size memory foam mattress and hardwood frame kit that converts standard dorm Twin XL beds into larger beds for college students, with delivery and setup included.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Brett Harrison(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC Partners
SedMed makes a mechanical toilet lift device that assists users with sit-to-stand movement and helps prevent bathroom falls.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Jeremy Bronen(Co-founder)Timothy Krupski(Co-founder)
Co-investorsConnecticut Innovations
Simplesense builds a platform delivering "Continuous Mission Assurance" that provides unified visibility across installation infrastructure and security for defense installation leaders and operations centers.
Defense TechGovTechIoT
Eric Kanagy(Founder)in
BoardHeidi Scheppers(Former Deputy Director, Air Force Security Forces)
StateBook International operates an online marketplace that connects economic development organizations and site selection professionals with corporate site opportunities, facilitating business expansion and investment decisions.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureGovTechPropTechSaaSNew York, US
Calandra Cruickshank(Founder and CEO)Jeff Beliveau(Chief Economist)
Co-investorsNXT Ventures
SunRay Scientific develops anisotropic conductive adhesives (ZTACH ACE), conductive inks, epoxies, and related materials for printed and flexible electronics, integrable with existing pick-and-place manufacturing equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsWall Township, US
Andrew Stemmermann(CTO, Co-Founder)inMadhu Stemmermann(CEO, Co-Founder)in
BoardSteve Socolof(Director)in
Co-investorsBroad Street AngelsDelaware Crossing Investor GroupSoundboard Venture FundGolden SeedsTech Council Ventures
Co-investorsAEON FoundryBoro CapitalK20 FundThird Act VenturesThe Fund
WAVE provides digital aquatics safety systems for detecting potential drowning and assisting lifeguards at pools, waterparks, and natural water bodies.
HealthtechIoTSports Tech
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsLaunchpad Venture Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFuego · itij.com · Aug 4, 2026
SimpleSense · newmarketpitch.com · Jul 31, 2026
Fandiem · businesswire.com · May 29, 2026
Circuit · axios.com · Feb 23, 2026
brandverge · sharktankcompanies.com · Jan 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Westchester Angels made?
- Westchester Angels has 43 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Westchester Angels invest at?
- Westchester Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Westchester Angels focus on?
- Westchester Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Westchester Angels located?
- Westchester Angels is headquartered in Westchester County, US.
- Who does Westchester Angels co-invest with?
- Westchester Angels most often shares deals with Connecticut Innovations, Boro Capital, Techstars, among 41 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSandy Wollman, Co-Founder of Westchester Angels, 01-30-2022
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship · Sandy Wollman
Sandy Wollman, Co-Founder of Westchester Angels Angel Investors Group, 02-14-2021
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship · Sandy Wollman
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