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Birmingham Angels Fund

*[Formally know as Grate Lakes Angels Fund]

Michigan premier Angels Investment Fund

Birmingham Angels Fund is a $10M early-stage venture fund introducing a new and innovative way for investors to deploy capital into early-stage tech startups while significantly reducing the risk in the process. Our Active Equity™ Investment platform allows investors to deploy capital with increased confidence while creating a new pathway for higher return on investment.

“The venture capital world is moving fast, and we need to adapt. Sticking to old methods just doesn’t cut it anymore. A lot of VCs and fund managers are looking for smart ways to lower risk and guarantee investor returns, and we think we’ve built a truly innovative platform that does exactly that.”

The fund purpose & investment framework
Our fund is all about funding cool, scalable tech startups, mainly in Michigan and North America. Our goal is to find companies that will really make a difference in people’s lives and give investors a solid return.

We're on the hunt for startups that have already proven their concept, know exactly who their customers are, and have a solid plan to hit the market within the next 6 to 12 months.

When it comes to scalable tech, we're pretty open-minded. However, there are a few areas we just won't touch: anything to do with cannabis, real estate, cybersecurity, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or any business that's immoral or illegal. If it doesn't fall into those categories and passes our vetting process, then it's fair game!

When it comes to how we invest, we're strictly sticking to Active Equity and Convertible Notes. We absolutely won't be investing in SAFE notes..

We typically invest at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. We might jump into a Series A round sometimes if it's a really good fit. Our investment checks usually range from $25K to $250K per deal, and we keep some extra cash on hand for follow-on investments and to exercise our pro-rata rights.

We're specifically targeting startups that have the potential to deliver a 10x return on investment within a relatively short timeframe – we're looking for an exit horizon of 2 to 5 years, and definitely not beyond that. This focus on aggressive growth and a clear path to liquidity is key to our investment strategy.

why joining our investors tribe?
Successful angel investors have  the ability to negotiate the fine balance between the art and the science of early-stage investing, which is the difference between winning and losing.
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Doron York

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