Red Bear Angels is Cornell's Premier Angel Investment Network for Founders and Investors.

Over ten years of a proven track record.

Our mission

We connect Cornell-affiliated startups with accredited investors who bring capital, expertise, and a powerful network.

$25M+

Deployed

40+

Companies

500+

Investors

1K+

Entrepreneurs

Our Portfolio

Cornell-affiliated startups backed by Red Bear Angels.

Our portfolio

What We Invest In

We connect Cornell-affiliated startups with accredited investors who bring capital, expertise, and a powerful network.

Big Data

Analytics, data infrastructure & intelligence platforms that turn raw information into decisions.

Crypto

Blockchain, Web3, and digital asset infrastructure at the frontier of decentralized finance.

Fintech

Financial technology, payments, and banking innovation reshaping how money moves.

Healthcare

Digital health, biotech, and medical technology improving patient outcomes and care delivery.

Robotics

Automation, hardware, and physical AI building the intelligent machines of tomorrow.

About Us

About Red Bear Angels

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We invest in companies with a clear Cornell affiliation—founder, co-founder, or C-suite (and select member-referred opportunities).

Cornell-only deal flow

Why Red Bear Angels

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~$25M deployed across 40+ companies, with notable exits including Lyft, Trumid, GrokStyle (Facebook), and Datalogue (Nike).

Proven outcomes

Why Red Bear Angels

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We coordinate diligence and logistics so founders get clear decisions and investors get vetted opportunities without the operational burden.

Fast, organized process

Why Red Bear Angels

Our team

What We Invest In

Seed to Series A (occasionally later), $100K–$1MM checks, U.S.-based companies with a clear Cornell founder/C-suite/faculty/staff connection.

April 10, 2026

Harbinger Launches Harbinger Industria, Announces Airstream as First Customer for Off-Grid Power Systems

Harbinger Motors launched a new division focused on off-grid power systems, with Airstream as the first customer for their innovative energy solutions.

Our focus