# MIT Alumni Angels of NorCal

> An MIT alumni angel investment group connecting accredited alumni investors with emerging science and technology companies through pitch events, technical and business diligence, and mentoring. Startup applicants do not need an MIT affiliation.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Millbrae, United States
- **Founders:** Swati Chaturvedi (Co-founder), Lisheng Wang (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Startup pitch events, Technical and business diligence, Entrepreneur mentoring and introductions
- **Notable:** Operating since January 2014., The official website reports millions of dollars invested in startups, without a precise audited total., The official news page reports a May 2023 MIT Great Dome Award.

## Products & services

- **Startup pitch events** — At least quarterly events introducing selected startups to accredited MIT alumni investors; applicants need no MIT affiliation.
- **Technical and business diligence** — Uses alumni expertise to examine emerging technology investment opportunities, especially companies with substantial R&D and intellectual property.
- **Entrepreneur mentoring and introductions** — Connects founders with experienced entrepreneurs, technologists, executives, and investors for advice and introductions.

## Achievements

- Operating since January 2014.
- The official website reports millions of dollars invested in startups, without a precise audited total.
- The official news page reports a May 2023 MIT Great Dome Award.
- Published portfolio includes Left Hand Robotics, which Toro announced it acquired in March 2021; transaction terms were undisclosed.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — As checked October 27, the entrepreneurs page lists November 1, 2026 as the application deadline for a December 2026 pitch event; this is an observed listing, not a publication date.
- **2023-05** — The group’s official news page reports receipt of the MIT Great Dome Award.
- **2023-04** — Portfolio company Hayden AI announced a Metrobus camera enforcement contract in Washington, D.C.; this is a portfolio-company development.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mitalumniangelsnorcal.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mitaanc/

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