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Sierra Angels operates as a premier angel investment group, providing crucial early-stage capital to promising technology companies. The group focuses its investments primarily within the Northern Sierra, Las Vegas, and I-80 corridor regions. Since its inception, Sierra Angels has cultivated a diverse portfolio, having funded over 100 companies across various sectors, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering innovation within its geographical focus areas.
The organization was established in 1997 in North Lake Tahoe, making it one of the longest-running angel investment groups. Sierra Angels was founded by a collective of experienced executives who recognized the need for local capital to support nascent technology ventures. This foundational insight led to the creation of a membership comprising over 50 seasoned professionals, leveraging their collective expertise and resources to identify and nurture early-stage growth.
Sierra Angels serves as a vital resource for seed-stage technology companies seeking initial funding and strategic guidance. The group aims to empower these emerging businesses, helping them transition from concept to viable enterprise. Looking forward, Sierra Angels continues its mission to be a driving force in the regional startup ecosystem, actively identifying and backing ventures that contribute to the economic vitality and technological advancement of the Northern Nevada and Northern California corridors.
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Sierra Angels has 7 tracked investments across 7 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.6M Seed in MessageDesk in September 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2023 | MessageDesk | $1.6M Seed | Reno Seed Fund | Acadian Capital Ventures, Arizona Tech Investors, Jack R. Selby, Desert Angels |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Tivic Health | $8.0M Seed | — | Astia Angels, Golden Seeds, Harvard Business School Angels, Lateral Capital, Sand Hill Angels, Skylight Investments |
| Dec 5, 2018 | Membrion | $1.5M Seed | — | Bellingham Angel Investors, Element 8, Sand Hill Angels |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Axiom Exergy | $2.5M Other Equity | — | JB Straubel, Lars Johansson, MIT Angels, Victory Capital |
| May 20, 2014 | Revolights | $1.0M Series A | Augment Ventures, Berkeley Angel Network, Northern California Investment Fund, Sacramento Angels, SAN Joaquin Angels, Sierra Angels, Robert Herjavec | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | VOKLE | $770K Seed | Imogen Heap, Rafe Furst, Sierra Angels, RAY Chan | — |
| Mar 3, 2011 | Glue Networks | $4.5M Series A | — | Harvard Angels, Keiretsu Forum, Sacramento Angels, Sand Hill Angels, SAN Joaquin Angels |
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