Atlanta Technology Angels (ATA) is one of the premier angel investment networks in the Southeast, focused on providing capital and mentorship to early-stage technology startups. Entrepreneurs apply through a standardized online process, typically via platforms like F6S.
Key Requirements: Applicants must provide a detailed business plan or pitch deck.
Ethics: ATA explicitly does not invest in "vice" industries (e.g., gambling, tobacco, adult content).
Eligibility
Geography: Primarily Georgia-based companies or those in the broader Southeast U.S..
Sector: Industry-agnostic but technology-oriented, including Enterprise Software, Healthcare IT, FinTech, CleanTech, and Industrial sectors.
Product Status: Must have at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with some level of pilot validation (paid or unpaid).
Process
Submission: Ongoing online application.
Screening: Monthly selection where up to 5 companies are chosen to present at a Screening Meeting (typically the 2nd Thursday of the month).
Member Meeting: Finalists present to the full membership at monthly meetings (historically on the 4th Tuesday of the month).
Due Diligence: Interested members form a team to conduct a deep-dive review of the business, team, and financials.
Investment: Members make independent decisions to commit capital, often aggregated into a single-purpose LLC.
What an Applicant can Obtain
Capital: Access to a network that has invested millions in regional startups.
Resources: Mentorship from seasoned executives, industry expertise, and valuable professional contacts.
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