About
Network - Merritt & Merritt is Vermont's only angel capital group, based in Burlington and managed by Ken Merritt. Operating as a founding sponsor of FreshTracks Capital L.P., the organization facilitates deal flow and investor-entrepreneur connections through curated events including skiing networking sessions and pitch competitions for the startup community. The group positions itself as locally engaged while maintaining national connections through membership in the Angel Capital Association, a nationwide network of 240+ professional angel groups representing 13,000+ angel investors. Network - Merritt & Merritt serves entrepreneurs seeking mentoring, funding, and business connections by leveraging long-standing relationships with entrepreneurial organizations, professional service providers, and capital sources. The organization is distinct from its parent entity, Merritt & Merritt, a Burlington-based law firm established in 1989 with expertise in term loans, leveraged buy-outs, capital raising, intellectual property, mergers, acquisitions, and private equity—giving the angel network access to sophisticated transactional guidance. The angel group's model emphasizes relationship-building through community events and strategic introductions rather than purely transactional investing. Entrepreneurs gain access to seasoned investors, mentorship from experienced advisors, and pathways to subsequent funding rounds. Investors benefit from deal sourcing, due diligence support through ACA resources, and participation in a vetted deal flow. The organization's focus on locally-rooted entrepreneurs combined with national investor networks positions it as a bridge between Vermont-based founders and broader capital markets.