First Builders backing First Builders
The Council Angels is an application-based community of high-slope operators who invest in founders tackling real-world problems.
A growing network of First Builders
Our members are in the right rooms, with high-slope operators from companies like Open AI, Stripe, Figma, Slack, and more, and know when their top coworkers are leaving to found a company.
We believe that operators are extremely valuable to founders as angel investors.
We believe that we can all be stronger investors by sharing perspectives on deals.
Experience the Member Journey
Our members learn our angel investing playbook through joining The Council Angels, and many later graduate to becoming LPs in The Council Fund.
The Council Angel members can earn carry in The Council Fund by sourcing thesis aligned deals.
Our members gain confidence to become angel investors, LPs, advisors, and board members along their journey at The Council Angels.
Operators from healthcare, industrials, logistics, and enterprise - who've shipped, scaled, and now back founders doing the same.
"The Council is the most active and impactful angel investing community I’m part of. Beyond access to great deals, it fosters thoughtful discussion, meaningful engagement, and learning opportunities on timely topics outside of pitches. The mix of virtual and in-person events has created a network of exceptional women who are accomplished, generous with their insights, and always ready to show up for one another." ~ Kelly Froelich, Director of Business Intelligence at Mindbody
“The Council community is such a collaborative and value-driven collective. Each person offers a unique experience and expertise that enables the right companies to find the right investor.” ~ Emma Ohanian, Founding Partner of Multi-Family Office
"If you’re looking for an angel community with momentum, this is it. I'm consistently impressed by the frequency and quality of the deal flow, and the mix of virtual and in-person events makes the network feel genuinely alive. Most of all, the people are fantastic: sharp, generous with time & context, and collaborative." ~ Katie Eggers, CEO & Founder of NovaScale Advisory
"I am impressed with the volume of deal flow and caliber of founders presenting each week to The Council. The number of founders reimagining sleepy industries using technology and sustainably minded solutions gives me hope for the future." ~ Cris Genovese, Brand & Marketing Strategist
Companies Our Angels Have Invested In:
