Invest in hard science, alongside people who understand it.
Chemical Angels members are chemists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors who source, screen, and diligence chemistry-driven ventures together.
Membership gives you curated deal flow and a network that does the technical homework as a group.
Become a member
Apply through Gust. Questions? Contact Mark Vreeke, President — mark.vreeke@chemicalangels.com.
ELIGIBILITY
Membership is open to individuals who meet the Rule 501 of the SEC Regulations accredited-investor criteria.
An Accredited Investor is defined as “any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse at the time of their purchase exceeds $1,000,000” or “any natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person’s spouse in excess of $300,000 in each of those years and who reasonably expects to reach the same income level in the current years.”
How membership works
Members participate in the monthly cycle — introductory pitches, screening, formal presentations, and due diligence — and invest deal by deal.
Deal flow and member records run through Gust.
Curated deal flow
20–25 applications a month, screened down to the strongest hard-science opportunities.
Shared due diligence
Diligence is conducted by member teams and the findings are compiled and shared — you're never evaluating alone.
Member expertise
Deep bench across chemistry, materials, life sciences, IP, and company building.
Pooled investing
Invest individually, through member funds, or both.
Network & portfolio support
Work with founders post-investment through information rights and informal resource assistance.
ACA membership
Chemical Angels membership includes Angel Capital Association benefits.
Why members join
We use an efficient process to source, triage, evaluate and syndicate investment opportunities.
The process is based on a monthly cycle with all activities occurring virtually.
Chemical Angels Investor Fund
Our first member investment fund, focused on early-stage startups in chemistry and materials innovation.
Sectors:
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chemicals and chemical processes
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life sciences and biotech
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medical devices
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materials and nanotech
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sustainability
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energy
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batteries
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long duration storage
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agriculture
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water
The Chemical Angel Network uses a structured process to source, evaluate, and invest in opportunities — built on a monthly cycle, conducted virtually.
Chemical Angels Application and Funding Process
The largest professional development organization for angel investors. The ACA offers insight to support informed investment decisions.
Angel Capital Association
Investor Resources
Explore guides and insights to help you understand the process and invest with confidence.
The Only National Angel Network Built for Hard Science.
Diligence by Scientists – 70+ members, mostly chemists and engineers.
Proven Track Record – Since 2012: 100+ investors, 40+ startups funded.
A Clear Process – Introductory pitch → screening → formal presentation → diligence.
Pooled Strength – Shared diligence, pooled investing, ACA membership.
