Hey Folks

I am an easy going retired guy living in Northern Virginia suburb of Washington DC Metro area.  I have already run several successful businesses in the past and my interests are Animal Rights, Ethical Vegan Food, Tea/Coffee, Sustainability, Solar Energy and Social Justice.  I am new to Angel Investing and hope support a Vegan cafe or other types of Vegan businesses as an Angel investor and managing partner or a silent partner..

So how do you folks think how I can start helping ethical Vegan startups and do you folks know any Vegan folks who need any Help?

I would appreciate knowing if anyone is looking for help or if you folks know of someone who needs a hands on partner to start up or rescue an existing vegan restaurant or cafe offering healthy options.

Basically, I am looking to participate in running a wholesome and health oriented cafe and I am flexible about geographic location. Thank you everybody in advance for your help, guidance and ideas..

As someone who is new to Angel Investing, how should I go about validating a company's financials before investing my money?

Founders always show good numbers in their presentations but I want to do my due-diligence

WEATHERFORD, TX / ACCESSWIRE / November 27, 2024 / Azure Holding Group Corp. (OTC PINK:AZRH, being renamed American Industries) and Freedom Well Testing ("FWT") have officially completed a strategic merger, integrating FWT's full business operations into AZRH. The merger, finalized on November 25, 2024, merged 100% of FWT's business in an all stock exchange.

Freedom Well Testing, a 5 year old oilfield services company, brings extensive expertise in providing Flowback and Production services to Major Oil & Gas Operators in the Permian Basin, the Delaware Basin and the Eagleford Shale. The companies plan to pursue further joint ventures and acquisitions in the coming months.

Freedom Well Testing recognized $24,107,229 in revenue for the year ending December 31, 2023. Its 2023 fiscal year financial statements, which are unaudited but were compiled by a third party accountant are being released concurrently with this press release on the X page of American Industries @ americaninmade_ai. The company intends to engage Grassi as its independent auditor in January 2025. For the year ending December 31, 2024, the Company expects to record just over $10,000,000 in revenue, mostly down as a result of an election year. The Company believes it is well positioned to grow back to at least $18,000,000 in revenue for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025.

Freedom Well Testing was found on the following 3 key principles: Honesty, integrity & experience. Founded in 2019, by Eric Kuritz and Josh Watson, Freedom Well Testing brings 20+ years of proven experience into the oil and gas industry. Eric & Josh have managed upwards of 120 oil & gas professionals on projects that set records for oil production and management of sand returns.

At Freedom Well Testing, we understand the importance of safety and environmental responsibility. That's why we adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental regulations, and we are constantly investing in innovative technologies and practices to minimize our environmental impact. We believe that it's our responsibility to protect the environment and the communities where we operate.

Since opening for operation, we have maintained a TRIR of Zero (0). Our professional, detail-oriented employees ensure Freedom Well Testing carries a reputable name within the oil and gas industry, and maintain our commitment to achieve zero incidents involving injury or spills. We desire to become the best, most efficient, knowledgeable workforce in the industry.

Freedom Well Testing's areas of expertise include: Toe Prep, Frac Assist, Drill Out, Well Testing, Sand Management, Production, Lease Operator.

Marcus Laun advised Controlled Investments, a capital investment firm led by Josh Cohen that has raised $310 million in committed capital this year and has acted as an advisor or co-advisor to over $1.3 billion in consummated transactions over the past decade, through its transaction with FWT.

After using this SEO content generation workflow for 2 months, I spent a week turning it into a simple tool that's now publicly available.

Postie is helps small dev teams create SEO-optimized blog content with minimal effort.

Currently free and offering these features:

• Project-based context awareness: It understands your project's background to maintain accuracy
• Built-in keyword research: Data-driven SEO suggestions
• Human-in-the-loop workflow: Not just AI generation, but proper review/edit cycles
• MDX export: Direct integration with your existing tech stack
• Batch generation: Create multiple posts in parallel

Would love to hear any feedback!

Hello,

I have built No Context Media - we have various social channels under our “No Context” banner, and have nearly amassed over 1 million follower across all our socials.

I also have been building an editorial site that has grown quite a bit over the past year. We have very little overhead, make a (small) profit, and are primed for growth.

I have been trying to find VCs or groups that seed companies like mine. I’ve done all the googling I can, connected with whomever on LinkedIn. Even took some guesses at the emails of some folks successfully but just never hear back.

I was curious if anyone knows of any VCs or Groups who focus on the social media / entertainment / editorial space? Happy to have a conversation with anyone who might want to know more info!

Thank you.

I filled out a form 8949, but my accountant won't accept it unless I have official documentation like company dissolution or bankruptcy forms. As we know, most angel companies are a shit show and never provide their investors with these documents. Is there a way to "prove" that they are out of business and deduct the capital losses?

Also, has anyone been able to deduct losses as ordinary income losses under Section 1244?

Hey, I’m searching investor for developing a product which doesn’t exist yet in the market (food) which will be a game changer and wanted to ask if there is any investors who would check my Pitch deck ?

Have a high octane female lead action film. Looking to offer investment back plus 5% net sales from theatre and streaming deals along with DVD deals too. Dm me for more info. Thanks

Hi 👋 I made a site where you can check out equity crowdfunding raises. Hope it's helpful both for those thinking about investing and also for those planning a campaign. Still working out the bugs but it's mostly up and running. Thanks! Seedstage.ai

https://reddit.com/link/1gx400m/video/8mjizasz8f2e1/player

Hello Community,

I am excited to introduce SQUIZITO, a cutting-edge Web3 platform transforming the event ticketing industry.

Our decentralized solution empowers creators to organize events, sell tickets, and offer exclusive experiences directly to their audience, all while retaining full control and revenue.

Key Features:

• Decentralized Event Management: Organizers can create and manage events without intermediaries, ensuring transparency and security.

• Direct Revenue Retention: Creators keep 100% of their ticket sales, eliminating traditional platform fees.

• Exclusive NFT-Based Experiences: Offer unique, tokenized experiences such as VIP access or behind-the-scenes content, enhancing fan engagement.

• Global Reach: Leveraging blockchain technology to connect creators with a worldwide audience seamlessly.

We are currently seeking an angel investment of 10,000 USDC to accelerate our development and expand our reach. This funding will be pivotal in enhancing platform features, marketing efforts, and user acquisition strategies.

Project: https://squizito.net

Whitepaper: https://docs.squizito.net/

Why Invest in SQUIZITO?

• Innovative Market Solution: Addressing the inefficiencies and high fees prevalent in traditional event ticketing platforms.

• Experienced Team: Our team comprises professionals with extensive backgrounds in blockchain technology, event management, and digital marketing.

• Scalable Business Model: With the growing adoption of Web3 technologies, SQUIZITO is positioned for rapid growth and scalability.

If you are interested in learning more about SQUIZITO and exploring investment opportunities, please feel free to DM me.

We are eager to discuss how we can collaborate to revolutionize the event ticketing landscape.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Alex

Founder & CEO of SQUIZITO

Hello everyone! I have realized how risky angel investing can get. You meet such amazing founders, hear such incredible pitches, such great ideas. These founders truly believe in their product and just get started with the development of it without putting much thought into the market research. Its heartbreaking to see such ideas fail because they lack product market fit. How much does that affect you as an angel investor? I wanna develop a tool to help both investors and founders validate their ideas. I want to do this alongside the community and make sure I am actually solving a problem. That's why I would love to have your input on this. How do you currently evaluate product-market fit when startups pitch to you? What are the red flags you look for? If there existed a certification for such thing would you trust in it? Thank you so much for your opinions.

The case for Atombeam: The #1 Equity Crowdfunding Startup. (Currently raising at 100m valuation)

Campaign link: https://www.startengine.com/offering/atombeam

This is the crown jewel of my startup portfolio, and I wanted to put it on other folks' radar in case it may meet your theses! The raise is closing mid December. I'm definitely down to discuss anything, and the CEO is very accessible and can answer any questions about the business via their StartEngine page! Highly recommend going through their updates and YouTube page to catch up on due diligence. My personal take: It's difficult to gauge the upside of this company, but I think a 10x by 2027 is extremely conservative given their traction.

At a high level, Atombeam shrinks data using a codebook algorithm. This enables up to 4x efficiency gains for IoT devices, but there's a lot more under the hood! Neurpac+ will not only shrink the data, but encrypt it! Atombeam charges customers based on the amount of data they use. Customers that use their service save bandwidth (which can be recognized as monetary savings, increased bandwidth allowance, energy savings, etc) and gain security. Additionally, Atombeam doesn't sell their products directly. They partner with companies like Viasat, who already have large customer bases. Although still an early partnership, Viasat (and companies like it) will offer Atombeam's products as added value. Atombeam is also working on creating versions for cloud providers like aws, and working on on-chip instantiation.

Products Neurpac (Currently piloting /w oil company, /w many additional companies excited to onboard) Substitutes repetitive IoT data for codewords, resulting in up to 75% data compaction for IOT devices. Lossless Neurpac+ (in development) adds an encryption layer to the compacted data Neurcom (Still in development) Lossy compaction for images and videos. LCM (In early development) Large codeword model will theoretically allow codewords derived from Neurpac/Neurcom to act as inputs for machine learning.

CEO Charles Yeomans Extremely responsive to investor questions. Typically answers any questions within 1-2 business days. You can see his history of questions and responses on their StartEngine page at the bottom.

Traction Private (Military) 7 military contracts awarded (5 from Air Force Research lab) https://www.highergov.com/awardee/atombeam-technologies-inc-10428569/#contracts Public Recently wrapped up a pilot with an oil fracking company, and working to onboard more devices with the same client. Much of funds raised will be used to hire team to meet overwhelming demand.

Here's an excerpt from one of their updates " We are wrapping up our pilot with the oil fracking company now. Everything has worked extremely well. They are more than pleased and are now entering discussions regarding a potential deployment in about 400 installations. A few interesting data points:

Right now, they need to send approximately 13.6 GB per day. Using Starlink and Viasat satellites, they were only able to send about 80% of that.

Initially, we were able to reduce the 13.6 GB to 3.3 GB. Using a new codebook, we were able to reduce that further, to 2.5 GB, another 24%, which brings the total reduction to about 84%. This is a major relief to them, because, like many companies, they want to send more data. They plan to increase the amount of data they transmit to 24 GB per day, and then next year want to double that to almost 50 GB per day. This would be impossible, of course, over satellites without our help. If the compaction ratio holds, we should be able to reduce the 50 GB to about 8 GB.

Like most companies, the reason they want to send more data is because they believe it will result in more revenue. If you can monitor and control operations with greater precision, you can optimize production. That is what they are striving for. And we are an essential part of that. We believe the ROI for using Neurpac for them is off the charts.

It is not yet clear how long it will take to get everything inked and moving, but I will let everyone know how it is going as we proceed."

Funding Last Crowdfunding round maxed out raise at 5m and was oversubscribed 100% Current round They've raised over 9m and they're ending the raise Mid December. (~100M valuation before bonuses) Their goal is to raise 20m (and up to 30 in total) by EoY between their Reg A (crowdfunding), and Reg D (off-platform raise for accredited investors). They chose to end the Reg A raise early because it sounds like they have folks lined up to ensure the 20m goal is met by EoY.

Moat Patent portfolio At time of this post, 102 pending, 51 issued, and 20 allowed. So far they have never had a patent rejection. These patents are across the 3 products they have so far.

Recent webinars Update on D.O.D. contracts and potential of Neurpac+ https://youtu.be/DoTtg81Rsjs Quick chat with Kevin O'Leary https://www.youtube.com/live/FoZJRM76-mY Much more info on their YT channel - https://youtube.com/@atombeam

Hello Angel Investors!

I’m Daniel Lander, founder of Tend Tech Ltd., and I’m excited to introduce our AI-driven solution that’s transforming the construction industry. Our platform simplifies project estimation, enhances cost tracking, and saves valuable time by automating traditionally manual tasks. Developed in-house, our software has already shown impressive results, including 70% time savings on admin tasks, real-time material pricing integrations with Bunnings and Mitre 10, and improved project efficiency.

What We Need: We are raising $500,000 NZD in this round to scale our operations, enhance product features, and expand our user base. Any additional funding beyond this amount will be taken on as venture debt with a 4x repayment based on royalties from subscription fees for anything above our target of $500,000 NZD in revenue. We’re offering 5% royalty on subscription revenue until the debt is fully repaid.

Why Invest in Tend Tech?

In-house Developed Software: Our platform is fully developed and scalable, designed to meet the specific needs of the construction industry.

Proven Financial Viability: The product is tested and delivering results, with industry professionals recognizing its ability to streamline processes and reduce costs.

Strong Market Opportunity: The construction sector is a $40 billion market, and our solution is positioned to drive efficiencies and innovation.

ROI & Venture Debt Repayment: The royalty structure guarantees repayment of venture debt, with growth beyond our target benefiting investors directly.

With your support, Tend Tech will accelerate growth and establish itself as a leader in the construction tech space. If you're interested in learning more or discussing partnership opportunities, please get in touch!

Cheers,
Daniel Lander Founder & CEO, Tend Tech Ltd.

We are opening our pre-seed round with angels and/or VC's after completing a successful BETA phase and now after some initial traction and LOIs we feel it is a good time to raise capital. It's a B2B SaaS platform.

Please drop a comment or DM, and I can send it to you. Thank you in advance!

We are looking for a potential business partner or a financer, We already have an existing company doing exportation of minerals, Its just that the demand/orders of buyers abroad are getting high and it comes to our mind that this is a great opportunity to share this kind of business to investors to diversify their portfolio. We can provide any documents you will request, and upon entering into an agreement we will have a contract and we'll provide PDC for the returns we agreed on. Direct message me if you are interested.

Hi All

My name is Jojo Duke Opoku-Amankwa, my team and I are building Midas.

Midas is transforming the way Africans shop online by enabling global online purchases via mobile money.

•We've set up Midas as a Delaware C Corp. •My co-founder and I are software engineers and best friends of 9 years who recently exited our previous software company for 5 figures. •Over 150 active users with $1670+ in total transaction volume and revenue. •Revenue growing +10% MoM since our launch in September

I have a pitch deck and demo of the product in action ready to send to anyone interested. Please comment or DM, and let's get to talking; this is a massive missed market opportunity.

Hello!

I’m looking for an angel investor who has experience in helping clothing companies scale their brand from mid 6 figures to 7 figures.

I’ve mainly been running the company solo but, would love to build with a small team and potentially bring a partner at 10-20%. Running solo has been pretty overwhelming and it’s about time I get some help to get to where I want to be!

My company is niched in streetwear creating limited drops. I’d love to get the company into retail stores so any advice/tips on how to reach out to buyers would be amazing as well.

Hello!

I'm the founder of a hydrogen internal combustion startup with two patent pending technologies that eliminate NOx emissions entirely and increase thermal efficiency.

We've already got a patent lawyer working with us, and a running and driving prototype. We're looking for an angel investor who can help us finance the technologies development.

Raising 75k usd or about 100k cad for this round.

Have 200kusd in soft commitments for next round. Looking to fill out this round.

Any advice is welcome!

Hi everyone, my team is about to go market with a first-of-its-kind wearable camera, Ucam, that enables athletes to capture and livestream their first-person POV during games completely accessory-free, opening up a world of possibilities for training, analysis, and fan engagement, as well as being easily monetizable and translatable into other verticals.

A couple of the things that make our startup stand out:

• Every action camera in the market requires some type of accessory to be used (chest strap, magnetic necklace), making it impossible to be used in contact sports. Our patented design allows for the camera to be applied directly onto any type of fabric completely accessory-free.
• On the software side, the top action cameras in the market allow you to only stream footage from the device to your app - our app allows to stream the footage from Ucam globally.
• We already have a stellar lineup of investors and advisors, including a former NBA Champion & DPOY, WNBA All-Stars, the CDO of 3Step Sports, one of the Atlanta Dream team owners, and the Executive VP of HoopGroup, to name a few.

Why Invest in Ucam:

• Growing Market Demand: The global action camera market was valued at approximately $3.2B in 2022 and is expected to reach $6.1B by 2030. This growth is driven by the increasing popularity of live streaming and first-person POV content in sports, positioning Ucam to capture a significant market share.
• Early Demand: We have gathered a good amount of early pre-orders.
• Strong Advisory Board: Our team of investors and advisors brings a wealth of experience and industry connections.
• Versatility: While initially targeting the sports industry, Ucam’s technology has potential applications in various other fields, where we have already seen early convictions.
• Monetization Potential: Ucam opens new revenue streams for athletes and content creators through sponsorships, ads, and direct fan engagement.

You can watch a few brief videos showcasing our technology here:

• What is Ucam: https://youtu.be/tme7zq3PjA4?si=NDRC4YaLxrgahA1j
• Dr Dre's Studio Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbzY7SZ2tMQ
• Other content we filmed: https://www.instagram.com/moorvisiontech/

If you're interested in having a conversation, please let me know. Thanks!

Hello!
I've been working on an app that helps people find the perfect padel match. Padel is booming, but finding the right partner can be a challenge. My app solves this by connecting players based on skill level, playing style, and motivation. Users can locate nearby courts, organize matches, and track their performance through a ranking system. Post-match scores enhance matchmaking accuracy, making every game competitive and enjoyable. Secure in-app chat fosters communication and builds community.

The app is in the early stages of development, with a detailed wireframe and basic UI/UX design already created. I am in discussions with app developers to finalize the technical approach, though development hasn’t started yet. The concept has been tested with padel players, who responded enthusiastically to the idea.

I'm looking for an investor that will help me get this app developed. I will need $8.000,00 - $10.000,00 for the developing of a MVP. I am willing to give up 10% equity. Feel free to DM me if you're interested, I'm happy to share more details!

Are Angel investors open to forex trading partnerships? I am a seasoned forex trader with over five years of experience in the market. After achieving consistent profitability two years ago, I have successfully managed and traded funds ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for proprietary firms, as well as real funds from $100 to $50,000. My proven track record of disciplined risk management and consistent returns positions me as a reliable partner for investors seeking to grow their capital in the forex market. Investment Opportunity I am looking for investors willing to entrust me with trading their funds. The process is simple and designed to deliver consistent returns:

1 Account Setup: You create and fund an account on MT4 or MT5 under your control(You create the account, and give me access to the trading interface ONLY)

2 Trading Period: I trade the account for a trial period of two weeks. 3 Profit Withdrawal: At the end of each two-week cycle, we withdraw the profits and split them according to the agreed terms. 4 Ongoing Partnership: This process can continue on a rolling two-week basis for as long as you wish to keep the agreement active. Key Benefits • Full Transparency: You maintain full control over your account at all times. • Consistent Returns: Receive regular profit distributions from each trading cycle. • Expert Management: Leverage my extensive experience and proven strategies in forex trading. • Low Risk, High Potential: I utilize disciplined risk management to minimize potential losses. Terms and Conditions To ensure mutual trust and accountability: • NDA Agreement: Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement is mandatory to protect both parties' interests. • Clear Profit Sharing Terms: Details of profit splits and other terms will be discussed and agreed upon before trading begins. • Withdrawal Notice: If you decide to withdraw your funds or end the agreement, a minimum two-week notice is required to ensure a smooth conclusion of trading activities and accurate profit calculation. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please send me a direct message. I will provide detailed information about the deal and address any questions you may have. Let’s work together to create a mutually rewarding partnership.

Hi there,

Edit: I know asking strangers for warm intros isn’t the usual route, but I believe in the power of community and the surprising ways connections can happen. So, I’m putting myself out there in the hope that someone here might resonate with my journey or know someone who does.

I’ve spent the past few years building and scaling a successful agency specializing in SEO and digital marketing.

It’s been an incredible journey, and we’ve helped numerous clients achieve significant growth. But now, I’m ready to take on a new challenge: building a product.

While I won’t go into specifics about the product here, it’s something I’ve been deeply passionate about, and I believe it has the potential to solve a real problem for a large audience. With my background in SEO and growth marketing, I’m confident in our ability to create and scale this product effectively.

As a bootstrap founder, I understand the value of money and how to manage it effectively. Every rupee in my agency was reinvested strategically to drive growth, and that same discipline will guide me as I build and scale this product.

My biggest constraint right now? Finding warm introductions to VCs. Having operated in the bootstrap world, I know how essential the right connections are, and I’m looking for investors who value founders with operational experience and a proven track record in execution.

If you know someone who might be interested or can point me in the right direction, I’d be incredibly grateful.

Feel free to DM me or comment here if you’re open to connecting or sharing advice—I’d love to chat.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi folks! We recently built Junrs, an an AI assistant for early-stage investors. Junrs handles common repetitive tasks during deal flow, such as meeting preparation, drafting investment memos, deck analysis, and market research. Our goal is to save you from the hassle of finding and training interns, analyzing decks, taking meeting notes, and preparing for meetings.

What Junrs Does:

• Deck Analysis: Upload your deck, and Junrs will analyze the deal, extract insights, and outline actionable steps.
• Company Research: Conduct in-depth company research and prepare for meetings with AI-powered insights.
• Memo Drafting: Draft comprehensive investment memos in minutes, saving hours of manual work.
• AI-Powered Communication: Let Junrs draft emails for information inquiries, brief you on background details for first meetings, and more.

Why Junrs?

• Efficiency: Accelerate your deal flow management and make informed decisions faster.
• Unbiased Analysis: Get objective insights and recommendations.
• 24/7 Availability: Junrs works around the clock to keep you updated.

If you're interested in trying out Junrs, check it out at www.junrs.com. It's free to use during our beta phase, and we're excited to hear your feedback!

We greatly value your feedback and would love to hear about your experience with Junrs. Please let us know if it helps reduce your tedious workload and speeds up your deal flow process. We're also eager to learn how we can improve Junrs to better serve your needs.

Thanks for your time!

I recently posted this before that the place i living has less laundry shop and theres a big demand for this kind of service, so when i check the other town i found out that there is no laundromat in this town and most of them are travelling more than 30km just to bring their laundry, so again I'm looking for an investor to help me start a laundromat business in this area here in the Philippines. and the population of this town has 4,330 if we can serve all these people!

again In the Philippines, laundromats operate differently from those in other countries. Here, the laundromat takes care of cleaning your clothes, and you just pick them up. Some cities have started to offer pickup and delivery services, and I want to bring that innovation to my area.

Currently i owned 1 laundromat and i want to expand it but i dont have enough budget to expand to another place, so if someone who wants to have a business here in the philippines let me know thank you.

I live in SIlcion Valley and have been looking at some of the local Angel Investment groups. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on Sand Hill Angels?

My daughter started university in August, and has expressed frustration with a certain problem on her college campus. it dawned on me that not only was the solution to this problem fairly simple but for some strange reason, I can’t find where it’s ever been done.

I think this is a perfect mobile application idea. I know how I want it built, and I’ve already verified that the data exist to accomplish this.

I’ve been in touch with her university, and they have agreed to be the guinea pigs.

This is something that can be used on college campuses around the world. I’m still trying to decide if it should be something available in the App Store for students to download on their own, or if the better route would be to partner with colleges and universities and come up with some kind of licensing agreement.. or way for each college to have their own branded and customized version.

I’m looking for an investment partner, not only to invest in the developments and progression of this application, but also to be a strategic partner and help me figure out which route to take, and which route would be most lucrative or beneficial.

Please DM me if you would like to discuss further.

Hi, I am a serial founder from San Francisco. I believe my startup is at the right stage for a pre-seed round; we have over 1,000 people on our waitlist and several paying users. We recently hosted a startup event that attracted attendees from Y Combinator founders (I personally was in a YC batch), the PlayStation team, and +200 others. I am looking to connect with like-minded angel investors around here. Even if you are not interested in investing in my startup, I have a large startup network that might be of interest.  If you want to keep a foot in the ever-evolving 2024 Silicon Valley, let's connect.

I invested in a startup years ago; the business has done well and its valuation has gone up significantly, but it hasn't done an IPO or sold. I'd like to cash out.

Are there any online or other marketplaces where you can find purchasers of investments in startups (i.e., convertible notes, preferred stock or SAFEs) that you'd like to re-sell?

(There are no issues complying with securities law limitations or getting company approval; the sole issue is not knowing other investors.)

I guess I could demand a stockholder list and then contact other investors individually and ask if they're interested, but I wouldn't want to cause a ruckus like that.

Thanks.