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Tech Coast Angels
Company typeMutual-benefit nonprofit corporation
IndustryPrivate Equity
Founded1997
Headquarters Southern California
ProductsAngel Investing Group
Websitewww.techcoastangels.com

Tech Coast Angels

Tech Coast Angels is an angel investor network [1] in the United States and the leading source of funding to early-stage companies in Southern California[2]. Since its inception in 1997, TCA members have focused on building valuable companies, personally invested nearly $100 million, and helped portfolio companies attract more than $1 billion in additional capital[3], mostly from venture capital firms . TCA members give companies more than just capital; they also provide counsel[4] [5] [6] [7] , mentoring and access to an extensive network of potential investors[8] [9] , customers, strategic partners and management talent. TCA has more than 250 members, including its venture capital affiliates, in five networks in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Westlake/Santa Barbara and the Inland Empire.

Noteworthy investment exits for the TCA include "Sandpiper Networks" and "Green Dot", both returning 100X or more of TCA invested capital[10] [11].

References

  1. ^ "Angel Capital Association Directory". Angel Capital Association.
  2. ^ "Southern California Deals Total Around $932M For Q2". socalTECH. {{cite web}}: Text "E." ignored (help)
  3. ^ Spencer, Susan. "Tech Coast Angels Companies Receive More Than $1B". Reuters.
  4. ^ Klein, Karen E. "Perfecting the Fund-Raising Pitch". Businessweek.
  5. ^ Tech Coast Angels. "7 P's of Investor Presentations". SlideShare.
  6. ^ Austin, Scott. "How To Pitch A Venture Capitalist On A Napkin". Wall Street Journal.
  7. ^ Venture Capital Dispatch. "The Magic 8-Ball of Angel Investing". Wall Street Journal.
  8. ^ Somers, Terri. "San Diego angels lend financial wings to entrepreneurs needing cash". San Diego Union Tribune.
  9. ^ Norman, Jan. "Local investors seek to jumpstart new O.C. ventures". The Orange County Register.
  10. ^ Hardy, Quentin. "Where Angels Dare to Tread". Forbes.
  11. ^ "Green Dot Sets Pricing Range". socalTECH. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)