Gould & Co.
No Web site
Invests in companies based in the Northeast, preferably in New England.
Sweet Spot:
Companies that are emerging into large markets.
Average investment range:
$100,000 to $2 million
Number of angels/investors in the network:
400+
Contact:
Gould & Co.
86 Front St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
603-429-1631
gouldcapital@aol.com
Maine Angels
Maine Angels was formed in 2003, and typical angel/venture capital returns without industry restrictions. They prefer to invest in companies with beta-tested products or lead customers.
Sweet Spot:
Have a preference for companies closer to home but are open on a case-by-case basis to syndication or collaboration regionally and nationally.
Average investment range:
$100,000 to $2 million
Number of angels/investors in network:
12
Contact:
Submit executive summaries to applications@mailangels.org; for general information e-mail info@maineangels.org.
Tri-State Private Investors Network
In the past five years, Tri-State PIN members have invested in more than 50 start-up and early-stage companies. Businesses in which they have invested include Internet infrastructure software related to the gaming industry, mobile, wireless communication services for field service personnel, real estate, software, electronics manufacturing, microbreweries, theater, restaurants, and travel. Run by Ellen Sandles, founder and executive director, the group is based in New York.
Sweet Spot:
Early-stage companies from the Northeast through the Mid-Atlantic region.
No-Go:
Don't call or send snail mail. Send E-mail only, preferably straight from the website, where the application process is explained. Entrepreneurs who meet Tri-State PIN specifications are contacted by telephone; those who do not meet criteria are e-mailed an evaluation form with explanations, and if possible, recommendations to assist the entrepreneur.
Average investment range:
$500,000 to $2 million
Number of angels/investors in the network:
30
Contact:
For more information, please contact via the Tri-State PIN website, www.angelinvestorfunding.com
Silicon Garden Angels Investors Network
Invest in companies along the East Coast, ranging from New Hampshire to Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and the Washington, DC area.
Average investment range:
$20,000 to $250,000
Number of angels/investors in the network:
100+
Contact:
Silicon Garden Angels & Investors Network
Dan Conley
32 Cedar Brook Dr.
Somerset, NJ 08873-2854
732-873-1955
njangelsnet@aol.com
angels@njangels.net
Tech Valley Angel Network (TVAN)
TVAN angels invest in early-stage businesses in northeastern New York and adjacent western New England. Register and complete a business review form on the TVAN Web site for consideration.
Sweet Spot:
TVAN is interested in all types of businesses that demonstrate a good investment opportunity with a reasonable chance to succeed.
Average investment range:
$50,000 to $1 million
Number of angels/investors:
20+
Contact:
Tech Valley Angel Network
63 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-465-8975
info@techvalleyangels.com
Valley Angels Investment Group LL
No Web site
Invests in companies in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Sweet Spot:
Science technologies, other technologies, manufacturing and processing.
Average investment range:
$500,000 to $1 million
Number of angels/investors in the network:
16
Contact:
Valley Angels Investment Group LLC
Richard Leazer
2215 South Oneida St., Suite 500
Green Bay, WI 54303
608-832-6365
contact@vaig.org
The Meyering Corp.
No Web site
Sweet Spot:
Manufacturing technology and new patents.
Average investment range:
$250,000 to $1.5 million
Number of angels/investors in the network:
24
Contact:
The Meyering Corp.
20630 Harper Ave., Suite 103
Harper Woods, MI 48225
313-886-2333
cmeyering@ameritech.net
Fast Angels
Invests primarily in companies in Silicon Valley. Seeks out technology entrepreneurs focused on helping business "act faster, act smarter."
Sweet Spot:
Seed-round financing in companies with less than a $2.5-million valuation. Submit business ideas via the Web site. Brief executive summaries may be E-mailed.
