Helping DMV Startups Grow
We connect high-potential founders with angel investors who bring strategic guidance, deep networks, and real conviction in your mission.
Overview
The District Angels Startup Portfolio
At District Angels, we back early-stage founders solving real-world problems, especially those navigating the intersection of innovation, public systems, and underserved markets. We’re a collaborative network of investors, operators, and ecosystem allies committed to helping startups in and beyond the DMV region gain traction, raise smarter, and scale with confidence.
If you're building a mission-aligned, scalable venture and looking for investors who understand the nuance of public-private growth, we want to hear from you.
Raise Strategic Capital to Grow Innovative Startups the DMV
The DMV region is home to one of the most under-tapped innovation economies in the U.S. We are supporting our investors in understanding what it takes to grow a startup here and why it matters.
Startups we back benefit from a syndicate that actively supports their growth through mentorship, introductions, and visibility. We aspire to connect the DMV to the rest of the world, and nurture a collaborative environment where founders in the region can flourish and scale their ideas.
What We Offer
Founder-Friendly Capital - Fair terms and transparent processes.
Sector-Aware Investors - Knowledgeable in defense, fintech, health, and emerging tech.
Flexible Approach - We back early-stage founders across sectors and business models.
Smart Capital. Clean Cap Tables. Collaborative Partners.
Our syndicate model pools capital from individual investors under a single investment vehicle (SPV), so you get one line on your cap table and a community of champions behind you.
What to Expect
Curated Process - We review your pitch, assess strategic fit, and guide you through each step.
Shared Diligence - Lead investors perform diligence and share findings with the group.
Clean, Simple Structure - A single SPV check, no scattered investor management.
Sectors Shaping the Region’s Future
We invest in startups that solve meaningful problems with scalable solutions, especially those with dual-use potential in government and industry. Our network has particular depth in sectors where the DMV region excels, but we remain sector-agnostic and opportunity-driven at our core.
Selected Areas of Interest
Defense - We support startups addressing national security, enterprise risk, and public safety challenges.
Health & Life Sciences - We back companies driving innovation in digital health, biotech, diagnostics, and healthcare delivery
Fintech - We support solutions that streamline financial workflows, expand access, or introduce trust and transparency into public or complex systems
Climate Tech - We’re excited about solutions that intersect with infrastructure, federal incentives, or regional adaptation strategies.
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