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Entrepreneurs

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We realize there are many choices you can make in seeking investors, and we appreciate you considering the ATA as your
source for early stage capital.
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Below we outline information about the type of ventures in
which our Members typically invest,  a bit about our monthly screening processes and how you can ​apply for funding with the ATA.

ATA Investment Criteria

​Types of companies
We invest in technology-oriented businesses with the potential to scale rapidly and with capital efficiency.  
Geography
Based in the Southeast. Better: Georgia or within a short drive of Atlanta.
Company stage
Prototype complete or near-complete at a minimum.  Better: Beta stage with pilots or paid pilots.  Best: Fully-developed product with initial revenue and demonstrated customer interest.
Management team
We look for talented management teams that demonstrate vision, focus, and the ability to execute.  Prior CEO and domain experience are big pluses. Fundraising round
We do 6-8 deals per year. We invest between $100k-$300k in deals. This means:         
  • We lead rounds of $300k - $750k. Typically a convertible note with 6% interest, 20% discount, and a valuation cap between $2M - $6M. 
  • We participate in a variety of  "angel deals" if you already have a lead investor and defined terms.
  • We can also fill out priced rounds of various sizes and security types if you have a lead investor and 75% of the target round committed.
Industries
We are interested in companies in any industry that leverage technology to create disruption.  For medical device and biotech companies, we prefer products and services with a clear regulatory path.  We generally do not invest in pharmaceuticals.                    

Monthly Submission & Application Screening Process

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ATA screening committees meet regularly to evaluate applications. Our application process is designed to greatly simplify the coordination of deal evaluation within our group. Be assured that your information will be kept confidential.    Please submit a pre-screening application below!
"When Mowgli was raising it's seed round, the ATA came in swiftly to fill it out and then some.  A few of the ATA members have been some of our most active and supportive investors.  We've since taken on Series A funding from a strategic partner, but based on our experience we continue to recommend the ATA to entrepreneurs looking for angel funding."
Marshall Seese
Founder & CEO, Mowgli Games

ATA Pre-Screening Application:

  • ​All companies are initially pre-screened by our members before they are selected to present to a screening committee.
  • If you are selected to present, you  should be  prepared for  a 10-15 minute overview presentation and a 10-15 minute Q & A session.
  • Companies that are selected (considered to be “due diligence ready”), will be notified and scheduled to present at a monthly member meeting.  If the group has sufficient interest in pursuing your opportunity, you will be assigned a “deal lead” who will shepherd you through due diligence and investment process.  The interested  members will form an LLC which will be the entity that invests in your company.  That will simplify the process for you, as you will have a single entity (the LLC) to deal with rather than multiple individual investors.
  • Neither ATA nor its members pay finders fees or any similar fees to any person or entity in any way connected with investments made by its members; only members may process investment opportunities.  We also do not charge companies  for making presentations to members of the group.

All ATA Pre-Screening Applications MUST be submitted to us via this link:

Submit your application here!

​NOTE:  Do not include confidential information. Neither ATA nor its members sign Non-Disclosure Agreements for initial proposals. If there is sufficient interest, an NDA may be negotiated with individual members at a later time
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ABOUT US

We are one of the nation’s top angel investing networks.  This includes members and VC affiliates in Atlanta and across the Southeast that work together to evaluate and fund early-stage companies.  Our mission is to provide opportunities for members to invest in top tier early-stage companies in the Southeast.  ATA members provide seed and early-stage capital to entrepreneurs seeking between $200K-$2M.  This is an investment range not generally served by venture capital funds and serves as a catalyst that helps to build the region's economy into a thriving center of technology and entrepreneurship.  Alongside financial support, we provide mentorship, industry expertise and valuable contacts.  We are looking to invest in high growth technology companies from numerous industries.  Atlanta Technology Angels & Gwinnett Angels screen Hardware, Software, Digital Media, Consumer Products and Services, Financial Services, Life Science, Healthcare, CleanTech and Industrial technologies.
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