About
Hawaii Angels is an angel investment network based in Honolulu that connects seed-level private equity investors to share investment opportunities, expertise, and due diligence within Hawaii's startup ecosystem. The network primarily focuses on seed and early-stage startup companies, with a demonstrated investment thesis centered on companies operating in sectors including Food and Agriculture Tech. Hawaii Angels has built a substantial portfolio with 216 total investments as of April 2025, including recent activity such as an angel investment in Thrive Smart Systems in April 2025. The group's portfolio includes notable companies like FloWater, Kiana, and KeyReply. Members benefit from a collaborative investment structure that leverages diverse expertise and shared due diligence across the network, while founders gain access to a curated group of experienced angel investors with geographic proximity and local market knowledge. Hawaii Angels maintains an active exit history, with documented portfolio exits providing evidence of successful liquidity events for network investors. The organization operates through CB Insights' investor platform, providing transparency and professional infrastructure for portfolio tracking and investment analysis. As a network-based model rather than a traditional fund structure, Hawaii Angels offers a flexible approach to angel investing that emphasizes community, knowledge sharing, and regional economic development within Hawaii.