Westchester Angels
Angel networkWestchester County · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
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 ×3Direct to Consumer ×3Impact & Social Good ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:United States×16
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)Troy Dayton(Executive Officer, Director)Kris Lotlikar(Director)
Better Rhodes is an online retailer of non-alcoholic wines, beers, and other alcohol-free beverages, selling products such as non-alcoholic Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and lager directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMadison, US
Daniel Stiller(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Becker(Director)
Co-investorsConnecticut Innovations
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)Brady Perry(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLeon Greene(Director)in
Circuit operates all-electric shared ride services aimed at providing low-cost or free, accessible transit that complements existing local infrastructure.
CleantechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
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.)
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)Steve Kahn(Chief Financial Officer (CFO))Nick Romagnoli(Chief of Staff)Bill Kahn(Chief Customer Officer (CCO))William Collins(Chief Marketing Officer (CMO))Rohan 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 SoftwareStamford, US
Christopher Ricciuti(Executive Officer, Director)Nathan Schmidt(Director)
BoardMichael Jackson(Director)inDeborah Caplan(Director)
Co-investorsAtas VCBoro CapitalCity LightConnecticut InnovationsKeiki CapitalTechstars+1 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)
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)
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
Co-investorsEvolution VC Partners
SedMed makes a non-electric toilet lift that assists with sit-to-stand movement and reduces hard landings for people with limited mobility, those recovering from surgery, and older adults aging in place.
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
BoardHeidi Scheppers(Former Deputy Director, Air Force Security Forces)
StateBook provides economic and location intelligence data, GIS mapping, and comparison and reporting tools covering U.S. communities to help users analyze and compare locations for investment and site-selection decisions.
Data & InfrastructureGovTechSaaS
Calandra Cruickshank(President & 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)Madhu Stemmermann(CEO, Co-Founder)
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 companiesbrandverge · 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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