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Delaware Crossing Investor Group

Delaware Crossing Investor Group (DCIG) is a network of executives and entrepreneurs providing capital and counsel to early-stage, growth-oriented companies across the Mid-Atlantic.

Warrington, PA 18976, USA

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Description

Delaware Crossing Investor Group (DCIG) is a member-led angel investment network based in the Greater Philadelphia area (Bucks County, PA). Founded in 2005, the group provides capital and strategic advisory to early-stage companies located in the Mid-Atlantic region. 
  • Early Stage & Seed: DCIG targets companies that have progressed beyond the concept phase and are seeking their first professional outside investment.
  • Revenue Preference: They strongly prefer companies that are revenue-producing or have significant customer validation (e.g., advanced pilots or contracts). 
  • Method: Founders apply through the official Delaware Crossing portal, which is hosted on the Dealum platform.
  • Materials: A standard submission requires a pitch deck, executive summary, and 3-year financial projections.
  • Fee: There is a nominal $150 application fee to cover the administrative costs of the screening process.

Eligibility

  • Geography: Primarily targets companies in the Mid-Atlantic region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland).
  • Sector: Industry-agnostic, with historical strength in SaaS, MedTech, Consumer Products, and Fintech.
  • Scalability: Must demonstrate a clear competitive advantage and a path to a significant exit within 5–7 years.

Process

  1. Online Intake: Founders submit materials through Dealum for initial screening by the leadership team to assess eligibility and sector fit.
  2. Screening Committee: Selected applicants pitch to a smaller committee of experienced members for a deep-dive evaluation.
  3. Member Meeting: Finalists are invited to pitch to the full network of 40+ accredited investors during monthly dinner meetings.
  4. Due Diligence: If members express interest, a collaborative due diligence team is formed to conduct a 4-to-8 week review of financials, IP, and legal status. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Direct Capital: Funding from a network of high-net-worth former CEOs, serial entrepreneurs, and senior executives.
  2. Strategic Mentorship: Active coaching and potential board-level participation from members with deep industry expertise.
  3. Regional Network: Access to the broader Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic innovation ecosystem.
  4. Syndication: Strong ties to other regional groups (like New York Angels or Robin Hood Ventures) to fill larger rounds.