New York Angels. New York Angels is the largest and most active technology-focused angel investment organization on the East Coast.
Founded in 2004 as the successor organization to the NYNMA (New York New Media Association) Angel Investor Program, New York Angels is a membership organization of 75 active angel investors and early stage venture capital funds. The group meets monthly to screen and present early stage technology companies, and its members have invested over $42 million since 2002 into over 65 ventures. Among the NYA membership are nationally known angel investors including Esther Dyson, Gideon Gartner, and David S.
Ultra Light Startups partners with New York Angels. 29 September '11, 09:39pm Follow Today, Ultra Light Startups, an organization known for its lean startup tactics and The New York Angels have announced a partnership that gives young entrepreneurs access to one of the biggest groups of angels in the city.
Here’s how it works: The three winning teams of ULS’s monthly pitch contest will automatically be permitted to pitch to the NY Angels. Graham Lawlor, Founder of Ultra Light Startups said he’s “delighted the New York Angels will play a more significant role in the Ultra Light Startup community.” And Brian Cohen, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors of New York Angels says, “The winners of the Ultra Light Startup pitch contest are among the best I’ve seen in New York.