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Chicago Booth Angel Network of Silicon Valley

Alumni-driven angel group investing in high-growth startups with ties to the University of Chicago and broader tech ecosystems.

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Description

The Chicago Booth Angel Network of Silicon Valley (CBANSV) is an affinity-based angel investment group composed of University of Chicago Booth School of Business alumni, faculty, and friends in the Bay Area. It provides capital and expertise to high-growth, early-stage technology companies. 
  • Seed & Early-Stage: The network focuses on high-potential companies seeking seed or early-stage capital.
  • Traction Required: General criteria emphasize existing products, paying customers, and recurring revenue.
  • Valuation Cap: Applicants ideally have a post-money valuation of up to $15 million. 
  • Method: Founders must complete a short online application form on the CBANSV website.
  • Materials: A standard pitch deck is required as part of the application process.
  • Affiliation: While many members are Booth alumni, startups do not have to be affiliated with the University of Chicago to apply for funding consideration.
  • Rolling Basis: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
  • 2026 Status: Pitch events are organized approximately every 6–8 weeks. A Deep Tech Demo Day is scheduled for April 1, 2026; the application window for the next cycle after that typically opens shortly after the preceding event. 

Eligibility

  • Geography: Focuses on technology companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Sector: Primarily invests in the technology sector.
  • Company Profile: Seeks companies with a unique solution, a clear target customer, and a large market. 

Process

The network organizes three pitch events per year: 

  1. Online Application: Founders submit their application and pitch materials.
  2. Screening Call: If selected, a member of the due diligence team contacts the founder for a 30-minute screening call.
  3. Pitch Event: Selected startups are invited to present for 20 minutes (presentation and Q&A) to the network's angel investors at an in-person or virtual event.
  4. Due Diligence & Investment: Following the pitch, interested members conduct further due diligence and make individual investment decisions. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Direct Capital: Access to investment from a collective of experienced, accredited investors.
  2. Expertise: Strategic guidance and leverage of members' prior investment experience and industry knowledge.
  3. Networking: Opportunities to connect with other investors, explore co-investment opportunities, and share insights.