Wharton Alumni Angels
Overview
Wharton Alumni Angels is a global angel investment group founded in 2016, composed of University of Pennsylvania and Wharton alumni, as well as non-alumni members. It operates as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and serves as an official alumni club. The network focuses on early-stage, predominantly technology, startups, providing capital, mentorship, and assistance. The group has a global reach with members and investments worldwide, and it operates through various local chapters, including in New York, Boston, the UK, and Brazil. It is not a fund or investment advisor but a platform that connects entrepreneurs with accredited angel investors within its community.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
whartonalumniangels.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stitched Insights | May 2020 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Cayuga Biotech | Dec 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Hostfully | May 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Elemind | Feb 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Back4App | Aug 2015 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Gaurav Saraf
Member Investor
John Shumate
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Wharton Alumni Angels based?
Wharton Alumni Angels is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Wharton Alumni Angels founded?
Founding year information for Wharton Alumni Angels is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Wharton Alumni Angels have?
Wharton Alumni Angels has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Wharton Alumni Angels's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Stitched Insights, Cayuga Biotech, Hostfully, Elemind, Back4App.
What was Wharton Alumni Angels's most recent investment shown here?
Wharton Alumni Angels's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cayuga Biotech in 2025.
What sectors does Wharton Alumni Angels focus on?
Wharton Alumni Angels focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Wharton Alumni Angels focus on?
Wharton Alumni Angels typically invests at the Early stage.