How do I find angel investors in Cleveland?

AngelBacked's database includes 97+ verified angel investors and VCs in Cleveland. 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 Cleveland investors typically fund?

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

How many active investors are in Cleveland?

Our database currently tracks 97 angel investors and venture capitalists in Cleveland. 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 Cleveland to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some Cleveland 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 Cleveland investors?

Check sizes vary widely among Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

We provide verified email addresses for Cleveland 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.

97 Angel Investors & VCs in Cleveland (August 2026)

Updated August 2026

There are 97 angel investors and VCs in Cleveland in the AngelBacked database, ranked below by portfolio size. The most active include Hardik Desai, Cathy (Nelson) Belk and Jay Freund. Each profile lists portfolio companies, sector focus, and contact details.

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Hardik Desai

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97 Angel Investors & VCs in Cleveland (August 2026)

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Hardik Desai

Cathy (Nelson) Belk

Jay Freund

Todd Federman

Karen Spilizewski

James Petras

Chris Welch

Ron Hess

Dominic Offredo

Bill Mulligan

Jonathan Dick

Brent Stehlik

Wayne Wallace

Bill Trainor

Liz Todia

Bob Pavey

Scott Kolesar

Susan Morris Williamson

Mikel (Mike) Harding

Todd Martin

Jeffrey Lakarosky

Katie Noggle

Matt Beesley

Chris Jones

John Sinnenberg

Beth Haas

Daniel Kessler

Stephen Dyke

Rem Harris

Cindy Babitt

Michael Venditti

Don Cook

F. Howard Mandel

Ryan Lepene

Kate Faust

Reed Blocksom

Daniel Weiser

Sean Lojek

Charles Stack

Jacob Glenn

Scott Shane

Jack Gillette

Bassem Mansour

Mark Jantzen

Sarita Gavhane

Amy Forsythe

Peter Ostergard

Chris Hren

Dan Martello

David Morgenthaler

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in Cleveland?

What industries do Cleveland investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in Cleveland?

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

What is the typical check size for Cleveland investors?

How do I cold email investors in Cleveland?

97 Angel Investors & VCs in Cleveland (August 2026)

Explore by Industry

Hardik Desai

Cathy (Nelson) Belk

Jay Freund

Todd Federman

Karen Spilizewski

James Petras

Chris Welch

Ron Hess

Dominic Offredo

Bill Mulligan

Jonathan Dick

Brent Stehlik

Wayne Wallace

Bill Trainor

Liz Todia

Bob Pavey

Scott Kolesar

Susan Morris Williamson