Collab Article written by: Barbara Clarke, founder of The Impact Seat Foundation, with editorial support from Dr. Silvia Mah of Stella Angels, Stella Foundation, and Angel Capital Association board...

Collab Article written by: Kristina Montague of The Jump Fund, author of Jump In: Women Investing in Women, Growing Our Capital and Impact and board member at the Angel Capital Association (ACA),...

Community Matters. Quality Deal Flow Matters.

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🌟 And now there were 6! 🌟 Excited to share the 6 Finalists for the San Diego Angel Conference. Identifying six exceptional finalists is no small feat, and it's a testament to the hard work and...

As an angel investor in San Diego Angel Conference and Co-Fund Manager for SDAC VI, I am thrilled to announce the exciting news that our meticulous selection process has led us to identify 12 truly...

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Introducing San Diego Angel Conference Fund VI! I'm thrilled to have already embarked on this transformative journey with a growing angel investor ecosystem. With the backing of over 100 dynamic...