How do I find angel investors in Berkeley?

AngelBacked's database includes 77+ verified angel investors and VCs in Berkeley. You can search by investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry focus, and check size. Each profile includes verified contact information, investment thesis, and portfolio companies.

What industries do Berkeley investors typically fund?

Investors in Berkeley are active across many sectors including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, e-commerce, and consumer products. You can filter our database by industry to find investors who specifically focus on your sector. Many Berkeley-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

How many active investors are in Berkeley?

Our database currently tracks 77 angel investors and venture capitalists in Berkeley. This includes individual angels, VC partners, family offices, and corporate venture arms. We update our database monthly with new investors and verified contact information.

Do I need to be located in Berkeley to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some Berkeley investors prefer local startups for easier access and board meetings, many are open to remote investments, especially post-2020. Our database shows each investor's geographic preferences so you can target those open to your location.

What is the typical check size for Berkeley investors?

Check sizes vary widely among Berkeley investors. Angel investors typically write $25K-$100K checks, while VCs range from $500K to $5M+ for early-stage rounds. You can filter our database by check size to find investors that match your fundraising target.

How do I cold email investors in Berkeley?

We provide verified email addresses for Berkeley investors in our database. For effective cold outreach: personalize your message, reference their relevant portfolio investments, keep it under 150 words, and include your traction metrics. Our export feature lets you build targeted lists for your outreach campaigns.

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77 Angel Investors & VCs in Berkeley (September 2026)

Updated September 2026

There are 77 angel investors and VCs in Berkeley in the AngelBacked database, ranked below by portfolio size. The most active include David Bloom, Megan Blewett and Alan Ni. Each profile lists portfolio companies, sector focus, and contact details.

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77 Angel Investors & VCs in Berkeley (September 2026)

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David Bloom

Megan Blewett

Alan Ni

Nemer Rahal

Chon Tang

Carolin Funk, Ph.D.

Sundeep A.

Howard Mergelkamp

John D. Brennan

Jeremy Fiance

Samvit Ramadurgam

Lisa Gansky

Matt Blair

Jesse Engle

Andre Carothers

Gabor Cselle

Itamar Novick

Jesse Miller

Brett Wilson

Mike Mettler

Blake Borgeson

Olivier Chaine

Jonathan Pines

Kyle Wild

Pieter Abbeel

Billy Parish

Caroline Winnett

Champ Suthipongchai

Mike Olson

Michael Scharff

Sheeraz H.

Karen Castelletti

Steven Berger

Tim Choate

Kenny Stone

Andrew Mason

Chris Anderson

Stephen Leist

Chris Martin

Chris McCarty

Peter Scott

Ion Stoica

Rodrigo Oscar Vazquez

Mark de Souza

Doron S.

Soups Ranjan

Brett Durrett

Laura Spiekerman

Ryan Fang

Jennifer Chayes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in Berkeley?

What industries do Berkeley investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in Berkeley?

Do I need to be located in Berkeley to get funded by local investors?

What is the typical check size for Berkeley investors?

How do I cold email investors in Berkeley?

77 Angel Investors & VCs in Berkeley (September 2026)

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David Bloom

Megan Blewett

Alan Ni

Nemer Rahal

Chon Tang

Carolin Funk, Ph.D.

Sundeep A.

Howard Mergelkamp

John D. Brennan

Jeremy Fiance

Samvit Ramadurgam

Lisa Gansky

Matt Blair

Jesse Engle

Andre Carothers

Gabor Cselle

Itamar Novick

Jesse Miller