INVESTMENT CRITERIA & PROCESS
What we’re looking for
We seek extraordinary founders with product vision, a laser focus on execution and unlimited ambition who want to build high growth companies.
Location
We invest in companies headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, which includes the US states of Washington,
Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, and the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, and the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Stage
We focus on seed and early stage investments. Most companies we fund are seeking to raise an investment round
of $500k to $1.5M in either preferred stock or convertible notes. We frequently lead investment rounds and take a
board seat. We also actively syndicate and invest alongside other angel groups, individual angels and venture funds.
of $500k to $1.5M in either preferred stock or convertible notes. We frequently lead investment rounds and take a
board seat. We also actively syndicate and invest alongside other angel groups, individual angels and venture funds.
Sectors
We invest in a wide range of market sectors, including Information Technology,
Consumer Products & Services, Hardware and Life Sciences.
Consumer Products & Services, Hardware and Life Sciences.
Our seed funds
The AoA Seed Funds invest alongside the AoA, adding to the group’s financial firepower. Investors in the Seed Funds passively participate in the AoA’s ongoing investments and gain diversification across a broad portfolio of early stage companies.
Qualifying for seed fund investsment
Companies that successfully raise capital from the AoA should consult their AoA deal lead to learn if they qualify for a matching Seed Fund investment. The Seed Funds are managed by committees of experienced angel investors.