DiscoveryMN Angels ™
IS LAUNCHING!
Investing in innovative university startups.
Interested in learning more about this innovation community?
About Us:
DiscoveryMN Angels curates the elements for a thriving angel community to invest in university startups
University students, alum, and faculty produce world-class research and innovation with the potential to change the world we live in.
DiscoveryMN Angels plays an important role – bringing capital, connections, education and mentorship – that helps build startups into world-class companies with the potential to deliver a strong return on investment and societal impact.
Connect with DiscoveryMN Angels
Formal angel network of accredited investors
Members are successful entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, researchers, micro-VCs
Managed by experienced team (angel network, VC, and founder experience)
Passionate about university innovation and impact
Pre-seed, seed, series A, and follow-ons in select companies
Startups raising $500K-$2M
Based on member interest
Key sectors: med tech, health tech, biotech, AI/data, SaaS, food/ag, environment, materials, manufacturing
Committed founders
Clear market advantage
Validated IP
High ROI potential
Early access opportunities with strong ROI potential
High quality deal flow from the university innovation community; sourced nationally
Structured, collaborative process for stronger investing decisions
Angel investment education
Powerful network of like-minded investors and syndication partners
Funding for company development and growth
Access to industry and business experts
Follow-on funding in select deals
High-impact relationships
OUR PROCESS IS COLLABORATIVE, EFFICIENT AND PROVEN
DiscoveryMN Angels leverages network experts, industry committees and a formal investment process that results in thorough, informed investment decisions – for angels and entrepreneurs.
Join for these Member Benefits:
- Active or Passive membership options
- Invest in what interests you; this is not a fund
- Access startups with strong ROI potential
- Diversify portfolio (by stage, by industry)
- Invest $10K-$100K+ per deal
- Facilitated investment process
- Join an industry committee
- Contribute expertise to screening
- Collaborate on due diligence
- Add value as advisors, board members
- Build your professional network
- Access angel education
- Membership in Angel Capital Association
- Build Impact and legacy
- Open to Accredited Investors
DiscoveryMN Angels makes it easy for you to invest in university startups that match your criteria, your investment thesis, and your goals.
