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Westchester Angels

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Westchester · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Westchester Angels invests in early-stage companies in the Tri-State region with the objective of fueling growth and success. Beyond providing venture capital, the network emphasizes active mentorship and close collaboration with entrepreneurs. Members are motivated by supporting local innovation, fostering community, and continuous learning in the startup ecosystem.

Invests inSector AgnosticUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Jul 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Westchester, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
43

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website
Elizabeth Gearhartin

Co-host of the Passage to Profit podcast alongside her spouse, focusing on helping entrepreneurs move ideas and inventions to commercial viability.

Jeffrey Zink

Seasoned executive with early experience at Yahoo! who built expertise in sales, marketing, and business development, helping companies scale from startup to multi-million dollar enterprises.

Matus Knoblich· CEO, Glo-Med Networks
Richard Gearhartin

Co-host of the Passage to Profit podcast alongside his spouse, focusing on helping entrepreneurs move ideas and inventions to commercial viability.

Sandy Wollman

Westchester Angels member and entrepreneur with 25 years of business experience as a partner at a textile converting company in NYC's garment center, and prior engineering experience at 3M where he earned a patent.

What they invest in

from 7 of 43 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Healthtech ×2Circular Economy ×1Consumer ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1E-commerce ×1Energy ×1

HQs:United States×5

Investments · 43 tracked

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AI Face Recognition
Angel Investing Fund
ArcAngelFundarcangelfund.com
arcviewGrouparcviewgroup.com
Artificial Intelligence
Better Rhodesbetterrhodes.com

Better Rhodes is a marketplace for non-alcoholic beverages, offering premium alcohol-free wines and craft NA beers through monthly subscription clubs. The platform serves consumers interested in mindful drinking alternatives.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

brandvergek2x.capital
brandvergeloliware.com

Loliware develops SEA Tech resins and manufactures products using its proprietary plastic-free material technology to help customers meet ESG and sustainability goals. The company serves businesses and consumers seeking alternatives to conventional plastics.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

brandvergegobrandverge.com
busiegetbusie.com

Kingston, US

Louis Bookoff(Executive Officer)Brady Perry(Executive Officer, Director)Leon Greene(Director)

Cannabis
Circuitridecircuit.comin𝕏
Consumer Products
Drowning Prevention
FaceSignfacesign.ai
Fandiemfandiem.com
Fintech
Food and Beverage Technology
Fuegofuegoshoes.com

Auburn, US

James Edward Miller(Manager; manager of sole member.)

Fundraising Platform
Green Technology
Health Technology
home-rootsgyfthint.com
home-rootshomeroots.co
Industrial
Life Science and Technology
Medical Device
More Infoocrolus.comin

Ocrolus provides cash flow analytics and document processing tools for lenders and financial institutions to make funding decisions for small businesses. The platform analyzes bank statements and transaction data to assess borrower creditworthiness and supports loan origination at scale.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Noteworthy AInoteworthy.aiin

Noteworthy AI helps electric utilities prevent wildfires by identifying and addressing equipment failures on distribution infrastructure. The company analyzes electrical systems to reduce fire risk incidents.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareStamford, US

Christopher Ricciuti(Executive Officer, Director)Deborah Caplan(Director)Michael Jackson(Director)

On The Gogaonthegoga.comin

On the Goga provides corporate wellness workshops and programs designed to improve employee wellbeing and workplace culture for organizations. The company delivers science-backed skills training and wellness initiatives to HR teams and companies across industries.

Future of WorkHR TechWellness & FitnessPhiladelphia, US

Anna Greenwald(HR Person of the Year 2025 Nomination)

Retail / Distribution
Roomieroomie.co
Security
Sedentary Medical Solutions LLCsed-med.com

SedMed manufactures a toilet lift-assist device that helps older adults, people with disabilities, and those with progressive conditions safely sit and stand in the bathroom, reducing fall risk and supporting independent living.

HardwareHealthtech

SimpleSensesimplesense.io
Software Commerce
Statebookstatebook.com
sunray_sci_sunrayscientific.com
Transportation
TrustyCaretrusty.care
Wave Drowning Prevention Systemssaferswimming.com

WAVE provides digital aquatics safety systems for detecting potential drowning and assisting lifeguards at pools, waterparks, and natural water bodies. The company's technology monitors swimmers in real-time across indoor and outdoor facilities of any water type.

HealthtechIoTSports Tech

Web Services
Wellness

Frequently asked questions

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, US.

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