TBD Angels

TBD Angels is an angel investing group whose members work as operators at startups or hold executive roles at big companies. Members offer advice and introductions as well as money. They bring experience in business software, advertising, consumer goods, education technology, finance and general management.

Services

• Angel investment: pools members' committed money into a single vehicle for each deal.
• Advice: helps founders with fundraising, hiring, processes and strategy.
• Network access: connects startups with members for team building, raising capital and going to market.
• Monthly pitch dinners: two companies each month present to members, who vote on whether to go on to due diligence.
• Due diligence: a team of members with relevant backgrounds examines companies that draw enough interest.

Customers and markets

Early-stage entrepreneurs who fit the group's investing criteria. Companies apply by sending investor materials, then go through a phone screening and a screening committee before any dinner pitch.

Key facts

• Type: Angel investor group
• Process: Application, screening, dinner pitch, due diligence, investment