OUR CRITERIA

Stream 1: Academic Spinouts

• Have IP OR License to IP
• Active 2-3 years in business
• Within, or entering the US Market
• Product in the Market / Advanced Prototype
• Some Revenue - Sales and/or Grants (i.e., SBIR, STTR, NRC, etc.)
• Professional Management (or, moving in that direction)
• Reference Customers (we will check!)

Stream 2: Startups - Pre-Seed / Seed

Startups We ARE INTERESTED In:

• AI, SaaS, B2B (B2C pivoting to B2B)​
• Healthcare / Digital Health / Wellness
• Sales / Workplace Productivity Tools

Startups We ARE NOT INTERESTED In:

• NO Blockchain or Crypto
• NO Cannabis
• NO Military / Defense (although, selling to military / defense, OK)
• NO Gambling or Pyramid Business Models
• NO DeepTech, SpaceTech
• NO Pornography OR Illegal Activities

Fully Complete the Application Form below:

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Application Form to Present to the TriState ArchAngels

The Startup Investors Lab was a Game-Changer for Me!

Coming out of the Founder Institute in Philadelphia, PA, I had a solid pitch, but it wasn’t resonating with investors the way I had hoped.

The three weeks I spent in the Startup Investor Lab completely transformed my approach.

The structured program, combined with hands-on feedback from actual investors, allowed me to refine my pitch and elevate it to a level where it not only captures attention but drives serious interest.

For any founder looking to sharpen their pitch and get in front of the right investors, the Startup Investors Lab is a must.

It’s an opportunity to work directly with industry professionals who will push you to succeed and support you in making the crucial connections that will fuel your startup’s growth.

- Abraham Ipe,
Founder and CEO, Swiftlane.AI

KEY STEPS

1. ​Complete the Application Form to Present to the TriState ArchAngels
2. DO NOT send your deck at this stage.
3. We will review your Application, and advise you "Yes - Approved", or "No".

If "Yes - Approved"

Randy Shawn Fisher will arrange the following meetings:

• ​Meeting 1:  We will review your product, business model, financial story and presentation. 
• Afterwards, Randy will decide whether you are "ready" to meet TSAA investors. 
  • If you are, we will get in touch with you (see below)
  • If you are not, then we will recommend steps you can take to achieve product/market fit and/or become investment ready.

Our Process

• 1st ​​Meeting:  Randall Reade will interview you to learn about your company, business model, value proposition, customer acquistion, market and sales and more. 
• If You are a Good Fit for Our Investors, You will be Invited to Present to the TriState ArchAngels Investor Network.
  • Note: There is a fee for this, payable online.

Important Notes

• Sorry, we cannot guarantee investment. 
• We can contact and introduce you to people in the Startup Angels Network who are a good fit.
• You may keep us informed with your news and investor updates.
• We have other terms and conditions - please ask us!

How We Add Value