Description
New Dominion Angels is a member-led angel investment group based in Warrenton / Northern Virginia that focuses on supporting early-stage startups across the Mid-Atlantic region (Virginia, Maryland, DC) by pooling accredited investor capital and expertise to back high-growth companies.
Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus on seed and early institutional rounds for promising startups in the region.
Series A: Actively participates in Series A deals, often co-investing with other angel networks or VCs.
Typical angel group check ranges generally start around $250K, with total round support up to $2M+ through member syndication and co-investors.
Invests in companies with scalable business models, strong teams, and solutions to clear market problems, without strict industry limitations, though many portfolio companies are B2B SaaS or tech-enabled.
Founders typically engage via warm introductions from members, regional referrals, or direct outreach through the New Dominion Angels portal or ecosystem partners.
Notable ecosystem involvement includes presence in Mid-Atlantic founder events, demo days, and regional pitch forums where New Dominion connects startups to experienced angel investors.
Eligibility
Geography: Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC are prioritized for deal flow and member familiarity, though strong regional ties or meaningful presence can attract investment.
Profile: Early-stage companies (Seed and Series A) with clear product-market fit signals or early traction.
Team: Preference for founders with domain expertise, execution capability, and coachability.
Process
Initial Intake & Screening: Intro materials (pitch, deck, team overview) are reviewed for regional fit and growth potential.
Screening Committee Review: Selected companies are vetted more deeply by a group of member investors.
Member Pitch: Shortlisted startups present to the full membership for investment consideration.
Due Diligence: Interested members lead diligence on market opportunity, team, and product.
Deal Structuring: Investments are structured on a deal-by-deal basis, typically via SAFE or convertible instruments and coordinated syndication among members.
What an Applicant can Obtain
Strategic Capital: Access to coordinated angel equity capital from a diverse group of experienced operators and investors.
Network & Mentorship: Direct connectivity to seasoned entrepreneurs, executives, and active angel investors in the Mid-Atlantic ecosystem.
Follow-on Support: Continued support through introductions to follow-on investors, co-investor networks, and regional venture partners as companies scale.