Gold Coast Angel Investors is an early-stage investment group based in Miami, Florida, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting innovative startups. The group comprises accredited investors who collaborate to identify and nurture high-growth potential companies, primarily focusing on the South Florida region.
Investment Focus
Gold Coast Angel Investors targets early-stage organizations, ranging from pre-revenue startups to companies generating several million dollars in revenue. The optimal early revenue range for investment is between $1 million to $2 million, accompanied by an aggressive expansion plan. While the group is industry-neutral, there is a preference for technology-driven organizations that target large markets and possess a significant competitive advantage.
Investment Process
The investment process is structured to ensure thorough evaluation and support for portfolio companies:
- Application: Entrepreneurs seeking funding can submit their applications, which are reviewed monthly. One or two candidates are selected per month to proceed to the next step.
- Due Diligence: A comprehensive due diligence process, lasting up to five weeks, involves interfacing with the organization’s management team and prospective client base to assess growth capacity.
- Roadshow: Successful candidates present to Gold Coast Investors during a “roadshow,” consisting of multiple investment presentations over a week. The target is one roadshow per month.
- Funding: Each member makes individual investment decisions. Collective investments are consolidated into a single-purpose LLC that invests in the target organization as a single shareholder. The initial closing is typically finalized within a month after the roadshow.
- Partnership: Post-investment, Gold Coast Angel Investors actively support portfolio companies by providing value-added tools, insights, and connections to prospective customers, advisors, employees, and vendors. They also expect to have a board seat corresponding with their round of funding.
Membership
Membership is open to accredited investors passionate about entrepreneurship and early-stage investments. Members benefit from superior deal flow, opportunities to create a diversified portfolio, better deal terms through combined funds, a solid due diligence process, and networking and learning opportunities.
Contact Information
For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, visit Gold Coast Angel Investors’ official website. Stay updated on their latest news and events by subscribing to their newsletter through the website.
Gold Coast Angel Investors remains dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across various industries.