Investors

ATIF members include serious angel and private equity investors who are experienced executives and serial entrepreneurs. ATIF angel group members enjoy synergies and close relationships with Arizona State University, local entrepreneurial organizations, community leaders, venture capital firms, and local investment banking institutions.

Over 75 ATIF members, guests and partners attend four half-day investor meetings a year to  consider presentations from leaders of the selected ventures. Three promising Arizona-based technology ventures are selected to present at each meeting. Although the deal flow and group meetings are facilitated by ATIF, members invest individually with presenting companies.

ATIF Membership

ATIF is a community of serious technology investors. A typical ATIF member is:

  • An active accredited investor
  • A trusted, honest and respected member of our business community
  • A contributor of time, wisdom and experience to our funded companies and soon to be funded companies
  • Someone who enjoys building relationships with other members and companies we fund

ATIF will be limited to 100 active members.  Each member must be willing to invest a minimum of $25,000 in ATIF-referred ventures within their two-year membership period.  Membership in ATIF carries an annual fee of $1,500.  Each member will remain in good standing if the required minimum funding commitment is met.

Member Benefits

  • High-quality deal flow with opportunities to acquire significant equity positions in early-stage, high growth potential technology ventures
  • Quarterly meetings featuring presentations by Arizona-based ventures
  • Due diligence conducted on all ventures selected to present
  • Opportunities to serve in advisory or board capacity on ATIF portfolio companies
  • Opportunities to participate in angel education seminars and ATIF special events for the purposes of networking and community building
  • Opportunities to interact with like-minded investors who are involved in a variety of deals around the globe
  • Opportunities to participate in events hosted by other ASU offices and programs
  • Interaction with venture capitalists and angel investors from other regions of the United States and from around the world

Become a Member

If you are an accredited investor who wants to be a serious and active member of ATIF, contact Paul Winandy, ATIF Director,at paul.winandy@atif-az.org to learn more.