Nebraska Angels is a member-led angel investment group based in Lincoln, Nebraska, focused on financing and supporting high-growth startups in Nebraska and the broader Midwest. Founded in 2006, the group brings together experienced entrepreneurs, executives, and investors to provide early capital, strategic guidance, and mentorship to scalable companies, with a strong emphasis on strengthening Nebraska’s innovation economy.
 Pre-Seed / Seed: Primary focus on early-stage startups seeking first institutional or organized angel capital.
 Series A: Occasional participation through follow-on investments and co-investments with regional and national funds.
 Individual angel checks typically range from $25K–$100K.
 Total round participation often reaches $250K–$1M+ through member syndication and partner investors.
 Invests in companies with validated market opportunities, scalable business models, and execution-focused founding teams.
 Founders typically apply through the Nebraska Angels website or are introduced via members and ecosystem partners.
 Key ecosystem involvement includes regular pitch meetings, collaboration with Invest Nebraska, NUtech Ventures, and participation in Nebraska innovation events and demo days.

Geography: Nebraska-based companies are prioritized, with flexibility for startups maintaining significant operations or impact in the state.
 Profile: Early-stage startups (Pre-Seed, Seed, early Series A) with an MVP, early traction, or revenue momentum.
 Team: Preference for committed founding teams with domain expertise, coachability, and capacity to scale.

Initial Intake & Screening: Applications reviewed for stage, sector fit, scalability, and Nebraska connection.
 Screening Committee Review: Selected companies present to a screening group for deeper assessment.
 Member Pitch: Approved startups pitch to the full Nebraska Angels membership.
 Due Diligence: Interested members conduct collaborative diligence covering market, product, financials, and team.
 Deal Structuring & Close: Investments executed on a deal-by-deal basis, often via SPVs or coordinated member investments.

Strategic Capital: Angel equity capital from a coordinated network of Nebraska-based investors.
 Network & Mentorship: Access to experienced founders, operators, university partners, and regional business leaders.
 Follow-on Support: Ongoing support for follow-on fundraising through regional seed funds, angel networks, and venture capital partners.