Pipeline Angels is a **U.S.-based angel investment network and syndicate focused on increasing access to early capital for underrepresented founders, especially women and non-binary entrepreneurs. It combines structured angel investor training with an active pitch summit investment process designed to channel capital to founders who may otherwise lack access to traditional angel/VC funding. 

Specific Funding Stage
Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus on pre-seed and seed investments through its Pitch Summit process, where trained angel groups commit capital to selected startups. 
Series A: Pipeline Angels’ direct involvement is primarily seed-stage; individual members may support follow-on rounds or introduce founders to broader angel/VC networks. 

Application / Submission Method
Founders apply via the Pipeline Angels Pitch Summit online application to be selected for presentation. Pitch Summits occur semi-annually (e.g., Spring 2026 virtual sessions).
Companies must submit a U.S. state-registered, for-profit legal entity application form ahead of the summit deadlines to be considered. 

Sector: Broad industry interest — tech, fintech, healthcare, consumer goods, education, manufacturing, services, etc. — with emphasis on startups that have social, environmental, or entrepreneurial relevance and compelling value propositions.
Geography: Must be registered and operating in the United States.
Legal Status: For-profit corporate structure required (e.g., C-corp, LLC); social mission and impact orientation are encouraged.
Founder Profile: While all founders can apply, women and non-binary founders are strongly encouraged and supported through the network. 
Investment Stage: Early stage (pre-traction to seed); specific traction expectations vary by cohort and investor interest. 

Initial Review: Founders submit application materials; angels-in-training evaluate for alignment with investment interests.
 Pitch Summit: Shortlisted companies present (10-minute pitch + Q&A) to cohorts of trained angel investors.
 Due Diligence: Interested angels conduct diligence on team, market, traction, and terms.
 Deal Structuring & Close: Investments are executed via SAFE or convertible debt at terms agreed with participating angels; angels typically sign directly on the startup’s cap table unless an SPV is formed by mutual agreement. 

Strategic Capital: Each angel in training commits a minimum of $5,000, with cohorts typically comprising ~5–10 angels — making initial capital ~$25,000–$50,000 from the cohort; successful founders can then pitch the broader Pipeline Angels membership for additional investment.
Angel Network: Access to a 500+ member network of trained women and non-binary angel investors, which can lead to further syndication or introductions to other early investors.
Education & Mentorship: Exposure to angel investor feedback, strategic insights, and potential post-investment support from a diverse angel community.
Common Instruments: SAFE notes or convertible debt are typical for initial cohort investments; cap table placements are direct unless angels form an SPV by mutual agreement with founders.
Timing: For Pitch Summits (e.g., Spring 2026), founders can expect completion of investment rounds in late June–July 2026 if selected.
Mission: Pipeline Angels exists to redefine angel investing by empowering diverse angel investors and directing capital to underrepresented founders, including but not limited to women and non-binary founders.
Training Program: The Angels-in-the-Making® program educates new angel investors through formal coursework, mentoring, and practical investment experience, cultivating a pipeline of capital for diverse startups.