Founder Benefits 

Sydney Angels offers the following benefits to founders listed below

Growth Capital

Our syndicates typically provide start-up and growth capital for the first two years, which can include follow-on funding for startups achieving milestones.

Decision Support

Sydney Angels syndicates also invest time, knowledge and experience into their portfolio companies.

Network Connections

Sydney Angels syndicates offer portfolio companies access to their valuable networks here and abroad.

Investment Criteria

The vast majority of our portfolio companies met these criteria when applying for investment

Demonstrated
traction

We look for startups that are clearly wanted by their target markets. Evidence of this may include: sales revenue, pre-sales, media, expressions of interest, letters of intent, etc.

Seeking $200k-$500k initial capital

An angel investment round is usually small and often the first external investment in a startup. We then offer follow-on funding to successful portfolio companies.

Seeking a pre-money valuation of $1m-$4m

Investing in early-stage companies is fraught with risk, even for the most experienced investors. To account for this, valuations tend to be relatively low at this stage.

Target Characteristics

We look for the following qualities in our applicants

Attractive market potential

We look for businesses that are either targeting growth markets with limited competition or markets that are susceptible to disruption.

Strong, defensible product

We look for businesses that possess intellectual property and/or other barriers to entry that are difficult for others to replicate or overcome.

Quality team
and plan

We look for teams that have the experience, energy and connections to execute the plans that they propose.

10x return potential

We prefer to make our returns from an exit rather than dividends and typically like to see the potential for a 10x return on investment.

Application Process

Our rigorous application process occurs in 6 cycles each year

Company Application

Applications received by the due date for each cycle are considered. The committee reviews every application and selects 6 companies to progress to the next stage

Deal Screening Meeting

All members are invited to anonymously rank the 6 companies. The most impressive companies with the greatest perceived potential are invited to pitch at the next stage.

Members Meeting

Members, ecosystem representatives, VIPs and invited guests are all welcome to attend these evening events and view the pitches. If there is interest in a company, a syndicate will be formed.

Active Syndicate Stages

Initial due diligence

The syndicate will request important information, including: financials, intellectual property details, documentation and more.

Term sheet negotiations

The syndicate will negotiate with you regarding the amount of capital they will invest and the terms of the investment.

2024 Application Dates

Founder application dates are detailed below, review our Calendar and Events page for full details on all of our Sydney Angels Events.

Sydney Angels Deal Screening Meeting and Members Meeting Calendar 2024

Ready to pitch to Sydney Angels?

Please click the link and complete your application on the Gust platform to be considered for investment