FAQ

It is never too early to start a conversation. We most commonly talk to founders as they're starting their pre-seed or seed fundraising process.

SV Angel primarily invests broadly in software-focused companies spanning the consumer and enterprise. See more here.

SV Angel is comprised of two funds, an early-stage Seed Fund and a late-stage Growth Fund.

Our team strives to meet founders where they are in their fundraising process. Our goal is to provide prompt feedback, and we move as quickly as possible to give a decisive answer.

Our Seed Fund typically invests $200k in early-stage opportunities. Our Growth Fund typically invests in Series B and later opportunities.

We invest in founders who share our values and personify their products. We look for passionate leaders who are playing the long game and lead by example.

We are known for providing value at critical moments within a company's life cycle. We call this the Inflection Point Approach. From ideation to growth, we most commonly help during fundraising/financing, corporate development/M&A, and business development. Because of our long investment history and unique position within the larger tech ecosystem, we have developed an unparalleled network of partners, advisors, and friends with deep experience in every aspect of a company's growth. At key moments, we are able to leverage these connections for our founders, whether it be strategic advice or help finding a highly specialized doctor for a loved one. We recognize the human element behind each company and aim to provide full-spectrum support for the company’s success.

We don't lead invest and are usually a smaller check within a fundraising round.

We choose not to take board seats to allow us to align with a founder's best interest.

We can invest in new companies not part of the existing SV Angel Seed portfolio out of our growth fund.

Yes.

Our portfolio is primarily US-based.

All SV Angel portfolio companies have access to $1m+ discounts for products and services offered by our corporate partners and fellow portfolio companies that can help build and run your business from the start, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Twilio, Rippling, Notion, and many others.

SV Angel is committed to racial equity and fighting injustice in all forms. We have been deeply involved with efforts to combat racism, violence, and gender discrimination for more than 30 years and remain dedicated to founding and funding initiatives that create a more just, diverse world. SV Angel strives to create a more diverse portfolio, and we are committed to using our voice, experience, and network to create meaningful change in the tech ecosystem and in the country. We support organizations like the Equal Justice Initiative, the NAACP, Stop AAPI Hate, the Boys and Girls Club, College Track, and the TGR Foundation. We encourage you to support similar organizations and to become actively engaged in the effort to achieve racial equity and social justice.