About
Angel Venture Forum is an ad hoc network of more than 30 active, experienced angel and venture investors drawn from more than 24 investor groups located throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Founded by Valerie, an angel investor and president with over 20 years of experience in startup operational development and strategic planning, the organization operates as Capital Growth, Inc. The forum functions as a collaborative investment syndicate, connecting early-stage companies with institutional capital and investor expertise. Rather than operating as a traditional single-entity angel fund, Angel Venture Forum leverages the collective deal flow and investment capacity of its member groups, enabling co-investment and syndication across a distributed network of experienced investors. This structure allows member groups to evaluate and fund entrepreneurial ventures through a coordinated pitch and due diligence process, providing founders access to both capital and the mentoring resources of multiple investor groups simultaneously. The forum focuses on the Mid-Atlantic region, with particular emphasis on Maryland-based entrepreneurs, though its reach extends nationally through its member network. Investors benefit from deal flow aggregation, due diligence collaboration, and syndication opportunities with other experienced angels. Entrepreneurs gain exposure to a large pool of capital sources and operational mentors with deep startup experience. The organization positions itself as a resource connector, matching companies seeking growth capital with investors and advisors who provide both financial and experiential support.