Maverick Angels Members enjoy many valuable benefits from participating in our unique angel investor network. As a Member you will enjoy unprecedented access to our high quality deal flow sourced from around the United States and Canada. You will also have the exclusive right to join our collaborative group of high-net-worth angel investors who freely share their valuable knowledge, experience and network of relationships to help decrease the risk and increase the upside of investing in promising early stage deals.
If you have interest in joining Maverick Angels as an active angel investor attending our monthly meetings in Southern California, please contact us.
Here is a list of the many advantages enjoyed by our Maverick Angels Members:
- High-quality, well-qualified investment opportunities in emerging-growth companies sourced from around the US and Canada
- High-net-worth base of like-minded, like-spirited Members who actively collaborate to share “swarm intelligence” and mind share in choosing early stage investment targets
- Hands-on approach to selecting, qualifying and funding start-up companies by using a well-established structure and proven deal evaluation process for reducing risk and increasing upside
- Participation in educational programs including the Maverick Academy, Maverick University and extended workshops on building successful companies
- New Corporate Partner Program to attract top companies from around the globe who are looking to attract and in invest in new, innovative companies with a view toward potential acquisition
- Charitable focus to foster camaraderie and philanthropic activities which benefit our community via innovative educational programs and charitable giving
- Global network of affiliated angel groups who collaborate on selected deals and refer us their preferred investment opportunities
- Close relationships with local universities and government agencies to help inspire economic development, fund innovation and to create a catalyst for driving commerce
- Extended network of seasoned service provider Sponsors passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and who provide key resources needed to help launch new ventures
- Professional, full-time management with decades of experience and success in managing angel networks and participating in the angel investing space generally
- Attendance at all social functions including the Maverick Mixers, Member-only receptions and dinners and the Annual Holiday Party
Maverick AcademySM
For many first-time angel investors, the process of early-stage investing can be a bit mysterious and even daunting. We have created a seminar series for our members and prospective members to help simplify the angel-investing process. Seasoned professionals from the legal and financial industry sponsor and present each of the Maverick Academy seminars. Free attendance at the seminars is a benefit of Maverick Angels membership. Academy topics include:
- Understanding Preferred Stock Financing Terms
- Navigating the Due Diligence Process
- How to Choose a Winning Management Team
- The Nuts and Bolts of Intellectual Property Rights
- Overview of D & O Liability and Insurance Issues
- Early-Stage Financing Strategies and Structures
- Focus on the IPO – Trends in the Public Markets
- Implementing an Exit Strategy – Mergers and Acquisitions
Maverick Social MixersSM
Our members enjoy socializing together to create closer bonds and establish long-term friendships. Having fun is a key value of our unique network. As a result, we host Maverick Mixers to bring together our Members and prospective Members to enable them to become better acquainted in a relaxed environment. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their spouses to the Mixer events, which are typically held at a fun and festive venue. Maverick Mixer dates are announced periodically throughout the year.
Maverick Angels New Member Welcome
There are numerous benefits to becoming a Maverick Angel as well as many activities and events to attend. As a result, we ask that each new member attend a Maverick New Member Welcome lunch to learn about membership benefits and responsibilities and become fully engaged with the Maverick Angels processes.
Maverick Angels Charitable FoundationSM
Maverick Angels is proud to offer its “Exploring Entrepreneurship” training program to underprivileged teens considering a career as an entrepreneur. For more information about this powerful Program launched by Maverick Angels in 2008 in partnership with the El Nido Family Centers, please contact us.
Charitable-giving should be an important priority for any organization. We established the Maverick Angels Foundation to facilitate donations by our members to worthy charitable causes. We are focused on giving back to our communities as much as possible in an effort to help others who are less fortunate.
Maverick Angels Membership Selection Process
In order to become a Maverick Angel, you must be an “Accredited Investor” as that term is defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933 and under other applicable securities laws and regulations. For more information about this SEC requirement, click here. Members must submit a Maverick Angels Membership Application which includes their net worth as well as their investment experience, investment frequency, level of investment sophistication and work history.
For investors interested in attending our monthly meetings in Southern California, we encourage you to attend our open events in order to consider becoming a member of Maverick Angels. Prospective members may attend up to two Arena and/or Line-Up meetings.
These local member applicants must meet with our Membership Committee for a brief interview and will be subject to a vote of the Committee before receiving an invitation to become a member of Maverick Angels.
Please contact us if you have interest in joining our unique investment network.
