SMART CAPITAL FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES
What We Look For
We back founders from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life who are building extraordinary companies
We focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, and fund companies raising on a note, SAFE or preferred stock round. We invest in a wide range of market sectors, including software, consumer products, and life sciences. We do not make short-term loans. True to our goal of fostering community, we co-invest with other angels, angel groups and venture funds.
Investment Criteria
Lead Investor
A term sheet has been issued by a lead investor or reputable investors have committed capital.
Committed Team
Resourceful management team with relevant experience and at least one full-time founder.
Viable Solution
Demonstrable solution to a compelling problem with high growth potential.
Sizable Market Opportunity
Immediate and adjacent markets in excess of $500M with strong potential barriers to entry.
Market Validation
Early evidence of product-market fit such as users with low churn, pilots, and/or revenue.
Exit Potential
Credible exit potential with at least a 10x cash-on-cash return for Commune Angels’ investors
The Commune Way
We are committed to transparency. You will always know where you stand with Commune Angels. We’ll share why we believe your company is a great fit for our group and why it may not be. We ask the same of the founders we meet. When you accept capital from Commune Angels, you’ve also gained a trusted partner committed to our mutual success.
Step 1: Submit Application
It all begins with ”hello.” To begin the process, please complete our online application. We only ask you to jump through additional hoops as necessary.
Step 2: Initial Screening Meeting
After an initial review, you may be invited to a screening meeting with the Commune Angels team where we’ll get to know the company and team.
Step 3: Screening & Due Diligence
At this stage, we request more detailed information about the company and invite you to a screening meeting with members of Commune Angels.
Step 4: Pitch Meeting
We invite your team to pitch to our members, either in-person or virtually. You will deliver a 15-minute pitch and take questions for 10 minutes.
Step 5: Investment Decision
Within a week of the pitch meeting, we will share our interest in investing in your company and, if applicable, the estimated investment amount.
Step 6: Funding
Regardless of the size of our investment, all investment dollars are pooled into a single-purpose LLC (SPV), which appears on your cap table as a single entity.
