Benton Moore

Innovation Catalyst | Startup Sherpa | Adventure Capitalist

๐Ÿ“ San Diego, California, United States๐Ÿ”„ Updated September 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 4 investments๐Ÿ“… 8 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested Jan 2020
VC๐ŸŒ United States
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2
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8y
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Fund Manager & Investor
Apr 2019
The SDSU San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) is open to any member of the community interested in learning more about starting a company and investing in a new business. The conference is the culmination of many months of due diligence, review, evaluation, and selection by the investors. The entrepreneurial candidates are narrowed down and on the day of the conference, the conference finalists have the opportunity to make their best pitch for why their company deserves the investment.
Co-Fund Manager & Investor
Nov 2018
The SDSU San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) is open to any member of the community interested in learning more about starting a company and investing in a new business. The conference is the culmination of many months of due diligence, review, evaluation, and selection by the investors. The entrepreneurial candidates are narrowed down and on the day of the conference, the conference finalists have the opportunity to make their best pitch for why their company deserves the investment.
Experience ยท 9 entries
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Investments (4)
Founder (4)
2022
Founder
Nov 2022
Investing in the UN Sustainable Development Goals
2020
Investor
Jan 2020
Founded as Tech Coast Angels in 1997, Tech Coast Angels Venture Group (TCA VG) has invested approximately $300 million in more than 525 companies, attracting an additional $2.2 billion in capital. With 400+ accredited investors in TCA LA, TCA OC, TCA Inland Empire, Pasadena Angels, and MEDA Angels, TCA VG is a key seed and early-stage funding source. Members, including founders and business leaders, deliver more than capital โ€” providing counsel, mentorship, and access to extensive networks.
Member
Jan 2020
TCA Venture Group Orange County (TCA OC) is part of TCA Venture Group (TCA VG), one of the largest angel investor groups in the U.S. TCA OC has been fueling the growth of innovative companies and entrepreneurs in Orange County and across the US and Canada since 1997. TCA OC identifies, mentors and funds early stage companies to help get their products to market. TCA OC members devote their time, expertise and capital to help companies grow and succeed. TCA Venture Group members number over 400 and consist of experienced CEOs, senior executives, current and former entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other professionals. Members not only invest but frequently serve on boards and assist companies with relationships, strategy, supply chain, team building and additional fundraising. TCA VG has an outstanding deal flow of opportunities and a simplified yet organized process for screening and completing due diligence.
2019
Investor
Jul 2019
Founded in San Diego, CA, NuFund is one of the largest, most active and most successful early-stage investor groups over the past 20+ years. We represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and work together to foster a culture of excellence, respect, innovation, and fun.
Fund Manager & Investor
Apr 2019
The SDSU San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) is open to any member of the community interested in learning more about starting a company and investing in a new business. The conference is the culmination of many months of due diligence, review, evaluation, and selection by the investors. The entrepreneurial candidates are narrowed down and on the day of the conference, the conference finalists have the opportunity to make their best pitch for why their company deserves the investment.
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2018โ€“2020 ยท 4 investments
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