Westchester Angels is a member-led angel investment network based in Westchester County and the wider Tri-State region (including NYC and surrounding areas) that connects accredited investors with early-stage startups seeking equity capital and mentorship. The group was established in 2015 by strategic investors and business leaders to fuel promising local companies and build a stronger regional innovation ecosystem. 

Pre-Seed / Seed: Primary focus on early-stage and seed-stage startups with scalable business models; invests in companies that may have prototypes or early traction and are positioned for growth.
 
Typical Investment Range: As an angel group, individual member commitments vary, and total round sizes often aggregate to meaningful seed capital through syndication and member participation; specific check sizes are negotiated deal-by-deal.
Sector Focus: Broad industry orientation (software, business services, consumer products, IT services, cleantech, healthcare, industrial tech, etc.), with no strict single vertical except an exclusion of biotech (as noted publicly).
Geography: Prioritizes startups in Westchester County, New York City, Rockland County (NY), and Fairfield County (CT) (approximately within a ~120-mile radius), reflecting its regional investment and mentoring mission. 

Founders typically engage by submitting pitch materials through Westchester Angels’ channels or being introduced via members and ecosystem partners; the group also holds investor meetings that are open to pitching founders. 

Geography: Companies based in Westchester County, NYC metro, and neighboring Tri-State regions (NY/CT/NJ) are prioritized for alignment with member familiarity and regional ecosystem building.
Profile: Early-stage startups (pre-seed and seed) with well-defined markets, strong management teams, and a scalable growth trajectory.
Team: Preference for founders with execution ability, domain knowledge, and coachability; members often mentor startups beyond financial investment. 

• Initial Submission & Screening: Startups present executive summaries and pitch materials for initial fit with the group’s thesis and regional focus.
• Screening & Presentation: Selected companies are invited to pitch at investor meetings where members evaluate strategic and commercial potential.
• Due Diligence & Member Evaluation: Interested angels conduct diligence on team strength, business model, and market opportunity before committing capital.
• Deal Structuring & Close: Investments are executed on a deal-by-deal basis, with terms tailored to the specific round and negotiated between founders and participating members. 

Strategic Capital: Provides coordinated equity capital from a network of accredited investors to help startups achieve key milestones and attract follow-on interest.
Network & Mentorship: Members participate actively in mentorship, due diligence, and strategic guidance, leveraging their expertise and regional connections.
Partnerships: Has a strategic alliance with JumpStart NJ Angel Network, enabling collaborative due diligence and shared deal flow to accelerate funding and support for startups across the Tri-State area.
Examples of Portfolio: Westchester Angels has backed early-stage companies across diverse industries, including WAVE Drowning Prevention Systems, Trusty.care, and others as noted in public investor directories, reflecting a varied investment approach.