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California has the largest concentration of angel and venture investors in the United States, centred on the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, with active communities in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Most private investments are made with accredited investors under federal securities exemptions, with notice filings in California.
California is home to more startup investors than any other U.S. state. Silicon Valley and San Francisco are known for technology and venture capital; Los Angeles has strong media, consumer and entertainment investors; Orange County and San Diego have active angel groups and life sciences communities.
PitchStreet itself is based in Santa Ana, in Orange County. The profiles below are from members who list California as their location.
How angel investing works in California
Most private companies raise from accredited investors under federal exemptions such as Regulation D. For individuals that generally means income above $200,000 a year ($300,000 with a spouse or partner) or a net worth above $1 million excluding their home. California also has its own securities rules, including notice filings with the state for many offerings.
Have a securities lawyer confirm which federal and state rules apply to your raise.
California's startup hubs
San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley: software, AI, fintech and deep tech
Los Angeles: consumer brands, media, entertainment, gaming and aerospace
Orange County: consumer products, medical devices and a strong angel community
San Diego: life sciences, biotech, telecommunications and defense technology
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As a real estate investor based in California with over 8 years of experience acquiring, rehabbing, and repositioning residential properties. I’m currently sourcing new projects and am looking to partner with reliable hard-money lenders to fund the acquisition and renovation phases of my deals. About Me & My Track Record Experience: 15+ completed flip and rental projects across Southern and Central California…
Wellin5 online therapy is now raising $5M Series A to expand our services globally and hit $30M in revenue in the next 24 mo. We are on track to cross $1M ARR by Dec and recently closed a $2M seed. Below are some of the major milestones we have achieved. - A fast-growing, innovative mental health tech company - YoY revenue increase of 340% in last year alone - Network of 7,500 therapists & 20,000+ users
Founders Capital Partners (FCP) is a group of “angel investors” – individuals who invest in early-stage, technology-based businesses. We tend to be the first investors beyond “friends and family”. If traditional venture firms have already invested, it is generally too late for us to become involved. We are a group of some 40 individual investors – active and retired entrepreneurs, executives, industrial and academic…
TCA Venture Group (TCA), formerly known as Tech Coast Angels, is headquartered in Southern California, plays a pivotal role in fueling the growth of the startup ecosystem. With approximately 400 members and five angel funds, TCA has the resources and expertise to support startups through seed, bridge, and early A-round funding. TCA seeks companies with innovative solutions to meaningful problems—those that offer…
SV Angel grew out of my personal style of investing — hyper-engaged, founder-focused, and community-oriented. Codifying that strategy has helped SV Angel build some of the most iconic companies of our time. Over years of investing, the team has grown around our willingness to roll up our sleeves and assist founders when things get tough. Across our work with Google, Twitter, Meta, Airbnb, Coinbase, Stripe, Pinterest…
The North Bay Angels (NBA) has been continuously operating since 1998. The North Bay Angels was formed by a group of North Bay executives and professionals to fill a growing need to provide a forum for learning about and making early stage investment capital (seed capital) and advisory assistance (mentoring) available to entrepreneurial companies in the North Bay. Our Vision: The NBA vision is to be a forum for…
TiE Angels is one of the largest angel groups in Silicon Valley. Part of the TiE Silicon Valley chapter, TiE Angels brings together promising early stage companies and exposes them to serial entrepreneurs, high tech executives, and other professional investors. TiE Angels and it's 150+ active members leverages TiE's global network—the world's largest entrepreneurial network—of over 60 chapters around the world, to…
We are bringing that same obsessive passion and expertise that powered the Lowercase portfolio and applying it to a new generation of startups, funds, and organizations dedicated to improving life on Earth. The ambition of these projects is unbounded because we know no other way. We are questioning assumptions, eviscerating obstacles to success, and funding the unfundable. Speaking of, come see us over at…
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find angel investors in California?
Join local angel groups and pitch events, use introductions from founders and advisers, apply to accelerators, and post your company on investor platforms like PitchStreet.
Do I need to be in Silicon Valley to raise money in California?
No. Investors are active across the state, and many invest in companies outside their own city.
What is an accredited investor?
Under U.S. federal rules, broadly an individual with income over $200,000 ($300,000 jointly) or net worth over $1 million excluding their primary home, plus certain professionals and entities.
Can out-of-state companies raise from California angels?
Yes. Many California investors fund companies elsewhere in the U.S. and abroad.
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