NorCal AngelCon
Impact Your Local Community >>> Become an Angel Investor
Angel Investors propel early-stage startups with much-needed seed capital to cover initial expenses such as product development, market research, and early operations. Their willingness to invest early and take on risk that institutional lenders often won’t help entrepreneurs who may not have a proven track record.
Beyond providing funding, many angel investors also offer mentorship, guidance, and connections to help startups navigate challenges, make strategic decisions, and avoid common pitfalls. This hands-on involvement can be rewarding for the Investor and can significantly increase the chances of success for the startup.
To support the development of more engaged capital networks in the Greater Sacramento Region, the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) has funded the launch of NorCal AngelCon, an investment education program designed to engage new angel investors in learning how to source, screen, diligence, and invest in pre-seed / seed stage venture backable startups.
This program culminates in a startup showcase at which the cohort of Angels will announce their investment into one of the regional startups they diligenced during the program.
Contribute to our local economy by becoming an active investor and learn to spot groundbreaking new business ventures and innovative technology. This is where your dollars will grow and make an impact in the Greater Sacramento region.
Investor Timeline
The program is broken into two core segments: Investor Training and Due Diligence. The two segments conclude at AngelCon during Global Entrepreneurship Week: Nov. 20th, 2024.
Investor Training: Session Run on Thursdays 11 am to 2 pm
April 11th - Orientation/Overview + Investment Thesis
April 25th - Financial Planning + Asset Class
May 2nd - Cap Tables + Term Sheets
May 16th - Bridge Financing + Pitch Review
Due Diligence:
Early Fall - Due Diligence Review (Voting for Semifinalists)
Semifinalist Pitches (Voting for Finalists)
Due Diligence + AngelCon Pitch Event
Our Partners
Building a vibrant and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem isn’t done alone. The NorCal AngelCon is brought to you by the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance, Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and the Growth Factory.
The NorCal AngelCon has been made possible with funding from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) through their Accelerate CA - iHub2 (Inclusive Innovation Hubs) designation.
Let’s Grow the Sacramento Region - Become an Angel Investor Today
If you are passionate about growing this region and see entrepreneurship as a pathway to wealth generation and impact it is time to become an angel investor and put your capital to work in a whole new way. Join us for this opportunity.