Sierra Angels
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For Founders

Funding

Sierra Angels invests in seed-stage companies with early revenue, through 5 investment cycles a year.

Typical investment

When Sierra Angels invests in a company, the total across participating members is typically $50K to $200K.

What we look for

Investment criteria.

The more of these a company meets, the stronger the fit.
  • Nevada or Delaware C-Corp
  • Large TAM and SAM ripe for disruption
  • Product in market with revenue from 2+ customers
  • Novel solution, strong IP is a plus
  • Enterprise / B2B focus
  • Compelling go-to-market plan
  • Valuation that allows a 20x+ return
  • Achievable exit within 8 years

The process

How an investment cycle works.

  1. Apply

    Start with the online application. Every submission is screened for the next pitch meeting.

  2. Quarter-finals

    Applications are screened down to 12 quarter-finalists. Our team does light research on each quarter-finalist.

  3. Semi-finals

    The selection committee picks 6 semi-finalists, who pitch virtually. Pitches run two weeks before the meeting: 5 minutes of pitch plus 8 minutes of Q&A.

  4. Pitch meeting

    3 companies are selected to pitch at the live pitch meeting in either Reno/Tahoe or Las Vegas. In-person pitching is encouraged.

2027 schedule

Meeting dates.

  1. Mar 3Apply by Feb 3
  2. Apr 28Apply by Mar 31
  3. Sep 1Apply by Aug 4
  4. Oct 13Apply by Sep 15
  5. Dec 1Apply by Nov 3
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Ready to apply?

Applications are due at least 4 weeks before a pitch meeting.

Apply for Funding

Any Nevada or Delaware C-Corp can apply, wherever you are based; regional proximity is a bonus, not a requirement.