Red Bear Angels is Cornell's Premier Angel Investment Network for Founders and Investors.
Over ten years of a proven track record:
$25M+
Deployed
40+
Companies
500+
Investors
1,000+
Entrepreneurs
Our mission
We connect Cornell-affiliated startups with accredited investors who bring capital, expertise, and a powerful network.
Services
Notable Exits
Our portfolio companies have been acquired by industry leaders, delivering strong returns for our investor members.
Lyft
IPO
Trumid
Exit
GrokStyle
Acquired by Facebook
Datalogue
Acquired by Nike
Founders — Apply via Dealum
Apply here. We review on a rolling basis and aim to respond within ~2 weeks.
Investors — Book an intro call
Schedule here. We'll cover membership, process, and what to expect from deal flow. Members can choose which deals they want to invest in and join in on calls with founders and other investors.
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.
Benefits
Why Red Bear Angels
A Cornell-only focus plus a proven track record and a streamlined process for both founders and investors.
Cornell-only deal flow
We invest in companies with a clear Cornell affiliation—founder, co-founder, or C-suite (and select member-referred opportunities).
Proven outcomes
~$25M deployed across 40+ companies, with notable exits including Lyft, Trumid, GrokStyle (Facebook), and Datalogue (Nike).
Fast, organized process
We coordinate diligence and logistics so founders get clear decisions and investors get vetted opportunities without the operational burden.
About Us
About Red Bear Angels
Founded in 2012 by Cornell alumni venture capitalists and Cornell Board of Trustee Emeriti, Red Bear Angels backs Cornell-affiliated startups across healthcare, fintech, enterprise software, consumer tech, and more. We're independent and not officially endorsed by Cornell University.
Active Investments (31):
8B Finance, Alva Health, Berri Pro, Biotia, CareTech Human, Celestial Therapeutics, Chiplytics, CoVenture, Cylera, Empeq, Exotanium, FIT:MATCH, FiveOneFour, Halomine, Harbinger Motors, Intrommune, Kalibri Labs, Lattini, Launchpoint, Llume, Moved, Mulberry, One Three Biotech, Produce Pay, Saferide Health, SaySo, TETMedical, Urban Umbrella, Verasight, Vetty, Visla Labs
Exited Investments (13):
Lyft, Trumid, GrokStyle, Datalogue, Academic Merit / Finetune, Grainful, New York Code & Design Academy, Rancho Santa Fe Bio, Repairogen, Rosie App, Stayful, SubjectMatter, Twiage
Contact Us
Contact Us
Founders: apply for funding. Investors: book an intro call. Or send us an email and we'll route you to the right next step.
Email UsFAQ
Frequently asked questions for founders and investors.