Membership criteria
NYA is a member-led group of active investors. We seek prospective members who will add to our collaborative process and become involved in identifying and evaluating investments, funding, and supporting our portfolio companies. Our members come from diverse backgrounds with skills and expertise in technology, marketing, media, finance, law, and other professional activities.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The membership committee takes a holistic approach to application review. Our members selection process is designed to evaluate applicants across the the following criteria:
Accreditation
Members must be accredited investors (according to SEC rules). NYA members typically have significant assets to invest with the objective of building a portfolio of angel investments.
Connections
NYA portfolio investments benefit from the broad networks of our members. Members have connections with potential customers, industries, and sources of capital that can be leveraged to benefit NYA portfolio companies.
Diversity
We seek diversity in our membership and portfolio company founders. This includes gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background. We welcome interest from all suitably qualified candidates.
Experience
NYA members come from varied backgrounds and benefit from our collective experience. We seek members with a proven track record of managing and building successful companies as entrepreneurs, operating executives or advisors who bring to NYA expertise in operations, marketing, technology, and other disciplines.
Dedication
At NYA, we view angel investing as a “team sport”. Working together in a collaborative process enhances the likelihood of success for all members. Members get involved and dedicate time to attending screening sessions, taking an active role in due diligence and identifying investment opportunities.
Active Participation
NYA is a top 5 angel group in the U.S and our members have collectively invested over $160M. NYA expects its members to invest a minimum of $50,000 and participate in at least one NYA portfolio investment per year. This level of active investment gives NYA significant capital to put to work and the power to negotiate deal terms.
Membership in New York Angels is selective. We strive to find members who will be additive to the group. Membership prospects are each unique with no one matching all criteria and we do not consider only one factor. If the above resonates with you and your interests, please consider joining us!
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