Attention Technology Startups Seeking Funding: Channel Angels Q2 2021 Pitch Day Approaches

The Channel Angels Q2 2021 Virtual Pitch Day is coming. During each Channel Angels Virtual Pitch Day, technology entrepreneurs pursue funding from Channel Angels members — all of whom are accredited angel investors who fund technology startups.

Channel Angels Pitch Day: Virtual Meeting Format

The Channel Angels Pitch Day format, hosted virtually on Zoom, includes the following components:

  • Day Of: A dedicated, private 40-minute slot for each startup. This includes 20 minutes to deliver an uninterrupted pitch for funding. And 20 minutes of open Q&A with accredited angel investors.

  • Week After: Private feedback from Channel Angels, and next steps (if any) for potential funding.

Channel Angels’ Investment Thesis

Target Channel Angels investments include cloud (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), software and hardware startups that are developing channel-first sales models. Areas of focus include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, automation and B2B software. SaaS startups with true multi-tenant MSP and MSSP architectures are especially encouraged to apply for funding. Typical investments involve Seed, early stage and Series A rounds, with potential follow-on funding for existing portfolio companies. 

Initial Channel Angels member investments are listed here.

Channel Angels: Unique Focus, Unique Membership

Every Channel Angels member is an accredited angel investor. Moreover, each member has launched, built, sold and/or funded channel-centric technology businesses -- including MSP, cloud, software and IT media companies with annual recurring revenue (ARR) business models.

Inaugural Channel Angels members include:

  • Kevin Blake (New York): Founder and president, ICS Solutions Group.

  • Joe Panettieri, founder and managing director: Co-founder of such IT media channel brands as ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, MSPmentor, The VAR Guy and Talkin’ Cloud.

  • Gerwai Todd (Tampa, Florida): COO of TimeZest. Founder & president of Triafy. Former COO, CharTec. Former director of business development, ConnectWise.

  • Tommy Wald (Austin, Texas): Author, The MSP CEO. President, TW Tech Ventures. Former CEO, White Glove Technologies. Former CEO, Riata.

  • LLoyd Wolf (Pittsburgh, Penn.): Professional EOS Implementer. Founder and former CEO, Wolf Consulting Inc.

Channel Angels: Your Next Steps

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We look forward to your inquiries.

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