To submit a business plan for funding by HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York, please visit our Gust website at https://goo.gl/HBmZM. Please note: We invest in companies regardless of whether any of the management or owners are Harvard alumni.
Who are the HBS Alumni Angels?
Internationally, HBS Angels members have invested in over 40 companies since 2007. Among the companies backed by HBS Alumni Angels under the group’s auspices are: ShopItToMe, RepairPal, S Two, and Grouply (acquired by Oodle).
HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York, founded in December 2010, is comprised of Harvard alumni who invest in early-stage, private companies. HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York is open to all Harvard alumni and others affiliated with the school, not just HBS graduates.
What are the benefits to you of being a HBS Alumni Angel?
We have a large deal flow.
We generally see at least 100 deals per quarter - far more than the typical private investor is likely to see - and our deal flow is growing.
Our deals are screened and analyzed.
We have a diverse and very experienced screening committee, with experience in venture capital, private investing, investment banking, early stage startup management, and a variety of other disciplines. Our collaboration provides a deeper and broader analytical capability to review deals than is otherwise typically available to private investors.
Our Angels have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with screened companies.
We hold approximately one pitch night each calendar quarter, at which our Angels meet 5-10 selected companies. The meetings offer great opportunities to discuss the presenting companies among peers, meet other like-minded investors, and to learn more about early stage investing.
We facilitate our Angels' deal due diligence and follow up.
For those who are interested in learning more and potentially investing in a company, we form teams that work together on due diligence, review of deal documents and negotiation of terms. Most private investors are on their own.
Mailing List
To join our mailing list, register at http://goo.gl/dEKm0.
How to Join
Members are required to be accredited investors (per SEC regulations) and are expected to agree to the terms of the HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York Membership Agreement. Membership is $150/year.
We are using Gust as the platform for membership and the applications from entrepreneurs interested in raising money from HBS Angels. If you are interested in participating as an Angel, please set up a Gust account at the following link: http://goo.gl/YdQv. Also, you need to pay the $150 annual dues via Paypal at http://goo.gl/kq7iQ to become a member.
More Information and Questions
If you would like to learn more about our sister chapters globally, visit hbsalumniangels.com.
If you have any questions, contact David Teten, MBA 98, Founder & Chairman, angels@hbscny.org.
