IrishAngels

📍 Chicago, United States🗓 Founded 2012👥 83 employees💰 Last funded Jan 2026
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals🌐 irishangels.com
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IrishAngels is a Notre Dame inspired angel investing group for experienced operators, executives, and founders who want to invest thoughtfully in early-stage companies and stay meaningfully involved beyond the check. Our investors share a common foundation through the University of Notre Dame and a belief that early-stage investing works best when capital and community come together. We invest primarily at the seed stage across B2B and consumer technology, partnering closely with founders and co-investors we respect. Since 2012, IrishAngels has deployed over $65 million into more than 100 companies. More importantly, we’ve built an active, engaged community of over 250 angels who bring operating experience, pattern recognition, and long-term perspective to the companies we support. IrishAngels aims to be a trusted partner to founders and a credible co-investor to the broader venture ecosystem. Headquartered in Chicago, with members across the U.S.
47
Total investors
7
Early stage
12
Mid stage
19
Late stage
2012
Founded

Investors

47 investors
All
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Seed investors· 2
Andreas Geffert
Andreas Geffert
Economics & Global Affairs Double Major at Notre Dame
Seed Investor
Jul 2024
Nirav Bisarya
Nirav Bisarya
Building a Deep Tech Ecosystem in Berkeley | Venture + Real Estate + Civic Partnerships | Operator-turned-Investor
Seed Investor
late stage
18 investments
2019
Angel investors· 12
Brian G.
Brian G.
Former Global CISO | Cybersecurity & Risk Governance Leader | Board & Innovation Advisor | Soccer for good. Life skills and confidence for kids in underserved communities.
Angel Investor
2 investments
Jul 2024
Mark Durst
Mark Durst
Early Stage Investor | Former Trader and Partner at Optiver
Angel Investor
Jun 2024
Gary Druskovich, MD, MBA
Gary Druskovich, MD, MBA
Retired Regional President/CEO MetroWest Ascension Michigan
Angel Investor
3 investments
Sep 2023
Brian George
Brian George
Investor at Expedition Growth Capital
Unleashed Social Ventures IrishAngels Venture Capital Project - Travel Team Analyst
late stage
Aug 2022
Daniel Straface
Daniel Straface
Trader at Walleye Trading Advisors LLC
Angel Investor
late stage
Jan 2019
Rekha Iyengar
Rekha Iyengar
Senior Market Research Consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas
Angel Investor
late stage
2 investments
Jan 2018
Rekha Iyengar
Rekha Iyengar
Senior Market Research Consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas
Angel Investor
late stage
2 investments
Jan 2018
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Angel Investor
late stage
Jan 2018
Greg Wright
Greg Wright
M&A, corporate and mobility lawyer with Varnum LLP
Angel Investor
late stage
Jan 2018
JM
John Mcnelis
Chair, Autonomous Transportation and Shared Mobility Practice at Fenwick & West
Angel Investor
mid stage
Jan 2016
Stephen Hoey
Stephen Hoey
Experienced Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Compliance Officer in Alternative Asset Space
Angel Investor
early stage
Sep 2014
Robert Jank
Robert Jank
Consultant/Private Investor/Certified SCORE Mentor
Angel Investor
early stage
Jan 2012
Early stage· 5
Lisa Janek
Lisa Janek
Retired CFO Cast Products, Inc. and former BDO Assurance Partner
early stage
Jun 2014
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United States
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in IrishAngels?
IrishAngels has 47 investors on record on gritt.io, including 7 early-stage backers, 12 mid-stage and 19 late-stage investors.
When did IrishAngels last raise funding?
The most recent investment in IrishAngels recorded on gritt.io was in January 2026.
When was IrishAngels founded?
IrishAngels was founded in 2012.
What industry is IrishAngels in?
IrishAngels operates in Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals. Find similar Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals investors on gritt.io.
Where is IrishAngels based?
IrishAngels is headquartered in Chicago, United States.