Pipeline Angels

Pipeline Angels is a unique investing network that focuses on empowering women and non-binary individuals to become investors and support underrepresented founders. Founded in 2011, the organization has built a community that redefines who gets to be an investor and what kinds of ventures receive funding. Their mission is to create capital opportunities for trans women, cis women, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender-nonconforming founders who are often overlooked by traditional funding sources. Pipeline Angels has invested over $8 million in more than 120 for-profit social ventures through their signature Pitch Summit process. This process allows startups to pitch directly to investors, helping bridge the gap for founders who typically lack access to capital. The network emphasizes impact investing, backing startups that aim to create social and environmental change alongside financial returns. Members of Pipeline Angels participate in investing bootcamp that offers education, mentoring, and practice in early-stage investing. The network's focus on diversity and impact has helped reshape the landscape of venture capital by increasing funding for underrepresented founders and encouraging more women and non-binary individuals to step into the role of investor.