Bruin Angels Investor Network
We are the Bruin Angels, an investor network under the UCLA Alumni Association. Our mission is to support the UCLA entrepreneurial ecosystem by bringing Bruin alumni to bear as angel investors, deploying capital for UCLA’s most promising startup companies.
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Bruin Angels connects accredited angel investors with the most promising Bruin-led startups. We are chartered under the UCLA Alumni Association and are part of the university.
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Bruin Angels’ board of directors is composed entirely of professional volunteers who love UCLA and who have deep experience in the emerging company and venture capital space.
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If you are a startup seeking funding, please show us why your company is among the most promising Bruin-led startups: Apply to be reviewed by the Bruin Angels using the button below.
leadership
Matt Sferrazza
President
Rod Ponce
Vice President
Vinnie Shahzad
Executive Director
Trish Halamandaris
Anderson Relations Chair
Nikki Lin
Life Sciences Relations Chair
Brija Johnson
Campus Relations Chair
David Franklin
Marketing Chair
Marion Patricio
Membership Chair
Gloria Ko
UCLA Alumni Assoc. Staff Liaison