Tech Coast Angels


Tech Coast Angels is the leading source of funding to early-stage companies in Southern California. TCA has over 300 members and is also one of the largest angel networks in the world. A 2014 analysis by CB Insights ranked TCA #1 out of 370 angel groups on “Network Centrality” and #5 overall in “Investor Mosaic.”

History

Since its inception in 1997, TCA members have focused on building valuable companies, personally invested over $170 million in over 300 companies, and helped portfolio companies attract more than $1.4 billion in additional capital, mostly from venture capital firms. In 2015, TCA invested $13.5 million in 58 companies, and in 2014 invested $16.3 million in 61 companies.
TCA members provide companies capital, counsel,
mentoring and access to a network of potential investors and partners. TCA has chapters located in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Central Coast and the Inland Empire.

Company Exits

TCA has had nine IPOs and over 60 exits. Noteworthy investment exits for TCA include Sandpiper Networks and Green Dot Corporation, both returning more than 100X of TCA invested capital. Other successful exits include:
Based on all outcomes to date, TCA's portfolio has returned 3.3 times invested capital, and achieved an IRR of 26% on its portfolio.

Investment portfolio

The TCA investment portfolio page lists investments in general categories such as Life Sciences, Internet/Apps, Software, Consumer, CleanTech/Industrials, Hardware, Financial, and Business. Active portfolio companies include: