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Need help getting started in your search for angel funding? Here's a directory of angel networks in the United States, broken down by geographical area.
by Lisa Chadderdon

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September 25, 2001

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Portland Area Angel Network

PAN will consider hearing presentations from companies based in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. The group meets quarterly to hear presentations from 3 to 4 selected companies. Companies wishing to be considered must go through the screening process. PAN is affiliated with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum, a nonprofit organization providing educational and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs, service providers, and investors.

Sweet Spot:
Companies in high-growth industries, with a clear exit strategy.

Average investment range:
$500,000 to $2,000,000

Number of angels/investors in the network:
100

Contact:
Portland Angel Network
c/o Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum
222 NW 5th Suite 308
Portland, OR 97209
503-222-2270
PAN@oef.org


Alliance of Angels

Founded in 1997, the Alliance of Angels uses an online, members-only site to view business plans submitted by new technology companies. Selected companies have the opportunity to present their business plan to Alliance of Angels investor members at a monthly meeting. Companies must be headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and lower British Columbia. There is no cost for the submission or screening of business plans.

Sweet Spot:
Companies that submit their plans must be in the early stage of growth (premezzanine round) and must be technology companies.

No-Go:
Business plans by snail mail are a no-go. Entrepreneurs must submit their plans via the Alliance of Angels online Web form.

Average investment range:
$100,000 to $2 million

Number of angels/investors in the network:
140

Contact:
Alliance of Angels
1301 5th Ave.
Suite 2400
Seattle, WA 98101
206-389-7258 or 206-389-7321
info@allianceofangels.com


Vancouver Enterprise Forum Angel Technology Network

A group of 20 to 30 high-technology CEOs and executives who meet monthly to hear two or three 15-minute business presentations by start-up technology entrepreneurs. It's private and informal and looks only at companies in British Columbia. First meeting held in 1999.

Sweet Spot:
Entrepreneurs seeking investments in the low to mid six-figure range. Submit executive summaries via the group's Web site.

Average investment range:
Typical angels invest in the $100K+ range

Number of angels/investors in the network:
20 to 30 per meeting

Contact:
The Vancouver Enterprise Forum
Mike Volker
450-1122 Mainland St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L1
604-683-5357
mike@volker.org

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