How do I find angel investors in San Diego?

AngelBacked's database includes 227+ verified angel investors and VCs in San Diego. 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 San Diego investors typically fund?

Investors in San Diego 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 San Diego-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

How many active investors are in San Diego?

Our database currently tracks 227 angel investors and venture capitalists in San Diego. 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 San Diego to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some San Diego 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 San Diego investors?

Check sizes vary widely among San Diego 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 San Diego?

We provide verified email addresses for San Diego 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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227 Angel Investors & VCs in San Diego (August 2026)

Updated August 2026

There are 227 angel investors and VCs in San Diego in the AngelBacked database, ranked below by portfolio size. The most active include David Hickman, Christopher Herr and Tracy Maziek. Each profile lists portfolio companies, sector focus, and contact details.

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David Hickman

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227 Angel Investors & VCs in San Diego (August 2026)

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David Hickman

Christopher Herr

Tracy Maziek

Killu Sanborn

Manav Bhanot

Lucian Iancovici

Yan Liu

Richard Tapalaga

Swapna Guntaka

John Bonhard

Anna H. Chen

Kevin Kinsella

Tim Bernier Cfa

Robert Kibble

Timothy Wollaeger

Standish Fleming

Jon Edwards

David Michael

Cole South

Jeb Spencer

James Duberg

Gelena Lifchitz

Jordan Brown

George Kenney

Eric Gasser

Richard Kuntz

Rada Evanish

Bobby Ocampo

Simon Williams

Keith Winter

Kirk Haney

John Zdanowski

Greg Arrese

Jonathan Lim

Thomas Zheng

Jose Fernandez

John Coelho

Matt Whiffen

Chris Cantino

Houman Haghighi

Sheldon Lewis

Brian Mesic

Mark Wells

Erik Wallsten

Kevin Li

Ken Hood

Rick Enrico

Jeffrey Klenner

Scott Cologne

Sathvik Krishnamurthy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in San Diego?

What industries do San Diego investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in San Diego?

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

What is the typical check size for San Diego investors?

How do I cold email investors in San Diego?

227 Angel Investors & VCs in San Diego (August 2026)

Explore by Industry

David Hickman

Christopher Herr

Tracy Maziek

Killu Sanborn

Manav Bhanot

Lucian Iancovici

Yan Liu

Richard Tapalaga

Swapna Guntaka

John Bonhard

Anna H. Chen

Kevin Kinsella

Tim Bernier Cfa

Robert Kibble

Timothy Wollaeger

Standish Fleming

Jon Edwards

David Michael