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Gopher Angels

Gopher Angels is an angel investment network based in Minnesota, established in 2012 to support early-stage companies in the Midwest. It connects accredited investors with startups, providing capital and mentorship.

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Overview

What Gopher Angels does

What Gopher Angels is

Gopher Angels is an angel investment network based in Minnesota, established in 2012 to support early-stage companies in the Midwest. It connects accredited investors with startups, providing capital and mentorship.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.

Operational status
Active
Organization type
Angel Group
Founded
Founded in 2012
Approximate age
About 14 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Gopher Angels as a funder

Investment thesis

Gopher Angels invests in scalable, early-stage companies in sectors such as medical devices, healthcare, enterprise SaaS, agtech, and biotech. The organization focuses on Seed and Series A companies with strong teams and significant market opportunities.

Focus narrative

Gopher Angels invests in scalable, early-stage companies primarily in the sectors of medical devices, healthcare, enterprise SaaS, agtech, and biotech. While the organization prefers investments tied to Minnesota and the Midwest, it also invests nationwide. The focus is on Seed and Series A companies that demonstrate strong teams, traction, and significant market opportunities.

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded notable exits
Structural

Portfolio context

Gopher Angels has invested in various notable companies, including: Structural: A company that has been acquired, recognized for its innovative solutions. CoraVie Medical: Led by CEO Aimee Garza, this company has received backing from Gopher Angels as key investors. Buncha: A Minnesota-based company co-founded by Bharat Pulgam, which has also benefited from Gopher Angels' support.

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What to know about Gopher Angels

Upseed classifies Gopher Angels under the Angel Group organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 4, 2026

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