Why Become A Member Investor?
Members get an all access pass to fresh investments in Florida thereby gaining exposure to a growing and lucrative asset class. Many of our members are seasoned angel investors and many have just closed their first angel investment. Together they share the collective excitement for participating in a lucrative asset class towards the goal of building an expansive portfolio. We are here to guide members at any stage towards building a robust and diverse portfolio while providing an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of building a future for Florida’s budding entrepreneurs.
What Value Do We Provide To Companies?
Bridge Angel Investors assist early stage companies in a number of ways, including providing funding, mentoring and connecting portfolio companies to our vast network of resources that support growth. We believe in creating a win-win opportunity for all parties.
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Bridge Angels are a group of purpose-minded business professionals with an eye for innovation, and a taste for returns.
Membership Benefits
Access to High-Quality Deals. The BAI team actively sources and evaluates investment opportunities, handling everything from pitch submissions to screening sessions, ensuring that only the best opportunities are presented to members for an investment decision.
Investment Process and Deal Close. By working as a group, we take the complexity out of seed investing. Our experienced team and contract attorneys handle deal negotiation, legal documentation and fund collection. This greatly reduces the burden on individual investors.
Ongoing Support for Portfolio Companies and Follow-on Investments. We don’t just make investments - we help our portfolio companies grow. Our team maintains regular communication with portfolio companies, shares company updates and evaluates follow-on investment opportunities. Additionally, our members are often tapped for their expertise to mentor founders and offer insight into unique growth challenges.
In-Depth Due Diligence with Expert Insight. The BAI team brings a wealth of experience to each potential investment, conducting thorough due diligence and providing expertise to help guide the group through an investment recommendation.
Networking with High-Value Individuals. BAI members interact with our thriving community of like-minded investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders. We organize social events where you can connect, share ideas and forge new business partnerships.
Continuous Education and Financial Literacy. Our members stay ahead of the curve with ongoing education. Our team curates and facilitates educational sessions on early-stage investing, industry trends and specialized topics (like AI), giving you the knowledge to make informed, high-impact decisions.
Access to Unique Investment Opportunities. As a BAI member, you’ll receive introductions to unique investment opportunities that extend beyond angel investing. From real estate to specialized funds, we help you diversify and explore new ways to grow your wealth.
By joining Bridge Angel Investors, you are not just gaining access to investments. You become part of a dynamic group of smart investors, who are passionate about start-ups and helping the Sarasota community thrive
Membership Requirements
Satisfy the requirements of being a “qualified investor”.
Allocate a mandatory minimum of $20,000 per year towards deals selected by the membership (majority vote). Beyond that amount, further investment is optional.
Pay annual dues of $5,000. These defer the costs of staff, event hosting, legal fees and other organizational expenses. We feel this cost is much lower than that incurred by individual angel investors for access to similar deal flow.
Contribute and provide subject matter expertise towards the due diligence process that is required to evaluate and fund deals.
Where relevant, provide mentorship to portfolio companies in the form of expertise and/or business development.
Our Focus and Process
We screen approximately 100 deals per year, conduct due diligence and present approximately 15 deals per year. We mentor countless companies by providing valuable feedback whether or not they ultimately present in person or are awarded funding. Of the deals that we screen, we present 1-2 deals each month in person in Sarasota typically accompanied by an angel investment educational feature and a social. Our ultimate goal is to close 7 deals each year to ensure a meaningful impact for our investors, entrepreneurs and the community.
We base our industry focus on our collective membership and third party subject matter expertise. Currently that focus is centered around Biotechnology, Consumer Products and Services, Technology (general), Digital Marketing, Education, Healthcare Services, Manufacturing, Medical Devices and Equipment, AI/VR and Sports and Entertainment
We invest in pre and post revenue opportunities provided, in part, that the valuation is fair in light of the stage of development, there is proof of concept/market opportunity and we can support the exit strategy to deliver venture returns.
Guided by the Executive Committee, our members work collaboratively through screening, deal presentation, due diligence and negotiations towards an investment closing as a Bridge single purpose LLC.
Interested in investing with Bridge? Please contact us and tell us more about your areas of expertise and your investment interests.
CONTACT
Kim Miele, Executive Director
kmiele@bridgeangelinvestors.com