Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs

Investment thesis

SA&E invests in US-based startups with the potential for venture-scale returns, focusing on companies raising no more than $2 million and with a maximum pre-money valuation of $10 million.

Focus narrative

SA&E primarily invests in US-based startups that have the potential to generate venture-scale returns. The organization prefers companies raising no more than $2 million, with a maximum pre-money valuation of $10 million. They look for companies that have attracted investment from relevant domain experts or are led by a US-based venture capital firm.

Community overview

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs (SA&E) was founded in 2010 by Stanford University alumni and venture capitalists Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver. It is based in Silicon Valley and operates as a group under the Stanford Alumni Association. The organization aims to strengthen Stanford's startup community by fostering relationships among entrepreneurs and alumni investors. SA&E has facilitated funding for over a hundred startups, impacting the Silicon Valley landscape.

Community focus

SA&E primarily invests in US-based startups that have the potential to generate venture-scale returns. The organization prefers companies that are raising no more than $2 million, with a maximum pre-money valuation of $10 million. Additionally, they look for companies that have already attracted investment from relevant domain experts or are being led by a US-based venture capital firm. SA&E does not function as a fund, nor does it provide investment advice or recommendations.

Member value

Members gain access to a network of Stanford alumni investors and entrepreneurs, opportunities for mentorship, and potential funding connections for their startups.