Charleston Angel Partners

Established in 2004, Charleston Angel Partners is an accomplished boutique angel group consisting of diverse members supporting the bold founder and their journey.

Mt Pleasant, SC, USA

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Description

Charleston Angel Partners (CAP) is a member-driven angel investment group based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, focused on providing capital, mentorship, and rigorous due diligence to early-stage companies in the Southeast region.

Seed & Series A: CAP primarily targets high-growth startups seeking seed or Series A capital.
Traction Required: They look for companies with innovative solutions, scalable business models, and high-performing founders who demonstrate product-market fit with emphasis on environmental and social impact alongside financial return.
Method: Founders can apply through the Charleston Angel Partners application portal, hosted on the Dealum platform.
Materials: Applicants must upload key documents, including an Executive Summary, Balance Sheet, and a pitch deck outlining the business model, team, financials, and exit strategy.
Criteria: The firm seeks companies typically raising between $250,000 and $2,000,000 in total funding.

Eligibility

Geography: Primarily focuses on companies within Charleston and the Southeast region.
Sectors: Industry-agnostic, with portfolio investments in Life Sciences, Technology, Enterprise Software, HealthTech, AI/ML, and Energy.
Company Profile: Must be a growth-oriented, for-profit entity with a credible path to exit within 3–7 years.

Process

CAP utilizes a structured, member-driven evaluation process:

Online Submission: Founders complete the application via the online portal.
Screening: A committee reviews applications; those selected are contacted for an initial phone call or meeting to assess viability.
Member Pitch: Selected founders present to the full membership (60+ investors) in a 15-minute pitch followed by a Q&A.
Due Diligence: If members are interested, a team conducts a deep-dive analysis of the company's financials, IP, market, and team before making individual investment decisions.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Capital: Access to seed capital from a network that has invested over $18 million in 30+ companies.
Mentorship: Expert guidance and counsel from seasoned executives, founders, and industry leaders within the network.
Network: Access to a broad community committed to long-term growth, including potential co-investors and strategic partners.
Due Diligence Expertise: A structured, rigorous vetting process that helps refine the business model for future institutional funding.