The wider ecosystem
Angel groups and investor-relations programs
Groups of individual investors, and programs that organize pitches, forums and demo days where founders meet them.
Often a fit for: Companies with a working product and early traction that are ready to raise from many small investors.
Independent programs; no affiliation implied unless stated. Each entry was checked against the program’s own page in October 2026. Programs change; confirm details with the program before you apply.
5 programs
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Angel Capital Association directory
A searchable list of member angel groups and platforms, filterable by state and area of focus.
- Who it is for
- Founders looking for angel groups, and investors interested in joining.
- Format
- A directory; each group sets its own process, so ask about any costs of presenting before you apply.
- Where
- United States and member organizations elsewhere (Online)
- Stage
- Launching, Growing
- Open to
- Open to all founders
Visit Angel Capital Association directory (external site). Opens the program’s own site. Source: program page, retrieved October 2026.
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Golden Seeds
A national angel network, founded in 2004, that invests in U.S.-based women-led startups.
- Who it is for
- Women entrepreneurs at the early stages of launching companies.
- Format
- Apply through the entrepreneur portal; optional office hours.
- Where
- Nine chapters with members in 28 states and Washington, D.C. (Varies by location)
- Stage
- Launching, Growing
- Open to
- Women
Visit Golden Seeds (external site). Opens the program’s own site. Source: program page, retrieved October 2026.
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TCA Venture Group (formerly Tech Coast Angels)
An angel group of about 400 members that funds seed, bridge and early A-round companies.
- Who it is for
- Entrepreneurs seeking funding, with priority for California-based founders and companies across the U.S. and Canada considered.
- Format
- An online application for funding.
- Where
- Southern California (Varies by location)
- Stage
- Launching, Growing
- Open to
- Open to all founders
Visit TCA Venture Group (formerly Tech Coast Angels) (external site). Opens the program’s own site. Source: program page, retrieved October 2026.
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New York Angels
An angel investment group with a calendar of events and an application for funding.
- Who it is for
- Founders seeking angel funding.
- Format
- Apply for funding through the group’s public profile page.
- Where
- New York City (Varies by location)
- Stage
- Launching, Growing
- Open to
- Open to all founders
Visit New York Angels (external site). Opens the program’s own site. Source: program page, retrieved October 2026.
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Wefunder
A platform for companies that raise money by selling ownership shares to investors under Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation A and Regulation D offerings.
- Who it is for
- Private companies and startups raising capital from many investors.
- Format
- Offerings run through affiliated broker-dealers and funding portals.
- Where
- Online (Online)
- Stage
- Launching, Growing
- Open to
- Open to all founders
Visit Wefunder (external site). Opens the program’s own site. Source: program page, retrieved October 2026.
Ask before you join
- Does the group charge to present, and how does it decide?
- Which stages and sectors do its members back?
- How does the group support companies after the first check?
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