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FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Raise capital from a network of scientific and industry experts.
Present once to a national network of experienced, accredited investors who are themselves chemists, engineers, and industry veterans — no application fee, no chasing individual angels.
Tailored workspaces for founders, entrepreneurs and teams
Materials
Polymers, biomaterials, green chemicals, coatings, plastics, dyes; nanomaterials; structured materials such as membranes, electrodes, electrolytes, and packaging.
Measurement
Analytical instruments and chemical tests; chemical sensors for drugs, explosives, alcohol, and toxics; diagnostic tests, biomarkers, and instruments.
Manufacturing
Chemical manufacturing processes; biomass and biomaterial conversion; catalyst technologies.
Preferred Industries:
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Agriculture
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Biotechnology
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Chemicals and Chemical Products
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Clean Technology
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Construction
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Electronics / Instrumentation
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Industrial/Energy
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Medical Devices and Equipment
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Mining
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Nanotechnology
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Oil and Gas
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Semiconductors
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Transportation
The Broadly Defined Chemical Sector
We invest in both physical-science and life-science startups whose value proposition fits within materials, measurement and manufacturing.
Preferred Industries:
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Agriculture
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Biotechnology
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Chemicals and Chemical Products
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Clean Technology
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Construction
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Electronics / Instrumentation
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Industrial/Energy
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Medical Devices and Equipment
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Mining
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Nanotechnology
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Oil and Gas
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Semiconductors
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Transportation
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Chemical Products
Materials
Clean Tech
Construction
Electronics
Instrumentation
Industrial
Energy
Medical Devices
Medical Equipment
Mining
Nanotechnology
Oil and Gas
Semiconductors
Transportation
We invest in both physical-science and life-science startups whose value proposition fits within materials, measurement and manufacturing.
We invest in both physical-science and life-science startups whose value proposition fits within materials, measurement and manufacturing.
Preferred Industries:
STEP 1
Apply
Submit through Gust — free, online, open to all.
STEP 2
Introductory Pitch
5-minute presentation to the network.
STEP 3
Formal Presentation
30-minute presentation and Q&A for selected companies.
STEP 4
Diligence & Investment
Members conduct diligence and commit funds.
One application.
Real decisions.
We use an efficient process to source, triage, evaluate and syndicate investment opportunities.
The process is based on a monthly cycle with all activities occurring virtually.
The Only National Angel Network Built for Hard Science.
Diligence by Scientists – 70+ members, mostly chemists and engineers.
Proven Track Record – Since 2011: 90+ investors, 40+ startups funded.
A Clear Process – Introductory pitch → screening → formal presentation → diligence.
Pooled Strength – Shared diligence, pooled investing, ACA membership.
Activation Energy is a podcast series that explores the role that the chemical industry will play in tackling the world's most pressing health and environmental challenges
Activation Energy Podcast
Starting in 2024 the Chemical Angel Network has published a quarterly newsletter. The newsletter has information of interest to both investors and entrepreneurs. If you are interested in contributing to the newsletter, contact us.
Quarterly Newsletter
Resources
Explore our quarterly newsletter, and listen to conversations on chemistry's role in health and environmental challenges.
Quarterly Newsletter
Starting in 2024 the Chemical Angel Network has published a quarterly newsletter. The newsletter has information of interest to both investors and entrepreneurs. If you are interested in contributing to the newsletter, contact us.
Resources
Explore our quarterly newsletter, and listen to conversations on chemistry's role in health and environmental challenges.