Kurt Bilafer

The Angel Collective is a dynamic network of passionate investors dedicated to empowering visionary entrepreneurs. We bridge the gap between ambitious startups and the resources they need to thrive. What We Do: We connect experienced angel investors with high-potential startups across various industries. For Investors: Access a curated pipeline of exciting early-stage ventures. Leverage the collective knowledge and expertise of our network. Invest alongside a community that shares your passion for innovation. For Startups: Gain access to crucial funding to propel your business forward. Receive valuable mentorship and guidance from seasoned investors. Tap into a network of potential customers, partners, and advisors. Why Choose The Angel Collective? Collaborative Spirit: We foster a supportive environment where investors and entrepreneurs can connect, share ideas, and achieve mutual success. Strategic Investment: Our members have a proven track record of identifying and supporting promising startups with high growth potential. Investor Expertise: Our diverse network offers a wealth of experience across various industries and business functions. Focus on Innovation: We are driven by a passion for fostering breakthrough ideas and shaping the future of business. Join Us and Make a Difference The Angel Collective is more than just an investment network. Its a community of passionate individuals working together to unlock the potential of tomorrows game-changers.

This Techstars program focuses on startups that use the IPFS/Filecoin blockchain-based storage network.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Engineers are building the future of enterprises. Essence VC is a community of infrastructure and data founders and operators that is looking to support each other through the 0-to-1 stage.

Seattle Angel Conference is a program to build new Angel Investors in the local startup ecosystems. Where accredited investors and startup founders are introduced to the world of angel investing through a guided process that includes multiple pitch events and hands-on training sessions. Teaching Angel Investing by doing Angel Investing. Results -- Startups get funded. The number of Angel Investors active in the community increases.