What BitAngels does

BitAngels is the world's first and largest angel investor network dedicated to blockchain and digital currency startups, founded in 2013 by Michael Terpin and David Johnston. The company operates as a community-led, event-driven platform that connects blockchain entrepreneurs with active crypto investors through monthly in-person pitch events across 25+ cities globally, virtual PitchCast Deep Dive sessions, weekly X Spaces, and a freemium membership platform with 1000+ community members. The organization is legally organized as Transform Ventures, LLC, funded and operated under parent company Transform Group International, LLC.

The product suite is anchored on three customer segments: crypto and blockchain investors (angels, family offices, funds, and operators seeking deal flow), blockchain entrepreneurs seeking funding and visibility, and blockchain companies/service providers seeking sponsorship opportunities. Core offerings include a free membership platform with a deal flow directory, recurring monthly city chapter events hosted by local city leaders, the PitchCast Deep Dive video podcast series, and the Founders Arena flagship pitch competition. BitAngels is not a technology company in the conventional sense; its infrastructure consists of a website-based membership portal (members.bitangels.network), email communications, and physical/virtual event execution. Sister company Transform Ventures provides higher-margin professional services including curated investor introductions and deck advisory.

Revenue is generated through four streams: freemium membership (free basic tier with paid premium monthly/annual tiers), premium presenter services via Transform Ventures, event sponsorships (logo placement, speaking opportunities, community promotion), and ticketing for special events such as partner conferences and the Mastermind Cruise. BitAngels is privately funded by Transform Group with no external institutional investment disclosed for the network itself, relying on parent company resources rather than venture capital. Strategic partnerships include the Tokenize! conference series, Lunar Digital Assets (incubator of Polygon and QuickSwap), and various media and service providers supporting the presenter ecosystem.

Name

BitAngels

Legal name

Transform Ventures, LLC

Website

https://bitangels.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BitAngels is the world's first and largest angel investor network for blockchain startups, founded in 2013, connecting crypto investors with entrepreneurs through 25+ city chapters, monthly pitch events, and a freemium membership platform serving 1000+ community members globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investor Network

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

NFT Commerce, Ticketing & Utility Enablement (token-gated access, memberships, passes, ticketing rails) (FSAPAFAJ)

Keywords

• Blockchain investor network
• Angel investor network
• Crypto deal flow
• Blockchain pitch events
• Investor membership platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Free basic membership unlocks deal flow, exclusive events, and global community access. Premium paid monthly or annual options provide full access to all member benefits including investor education calls, quarterly virtual pitch sessions, and exclusive VIP events.
2. Premium Presenter Services: Transform Ventures (sister company) offers value-priced investor introduction services and deck advisory services for startups seeking additional support beyond free pitching opportunities at events.
3. Sponsorships: BitAngels is funded by Transform Group. Sponsors receive complimentary tickets to events, presentation opportunities, logo placement on website event pages, and promotion within the community. Sponsorship packages include varying levels of visibility and access.
4. Event Tickets and Discounts: Free tickets or discounts to all BitAngels events for members, with paid tickets for partner conferences and special events like the Mastermind Cruise and Tokenize events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BitAngels operates the world's first and largest angel investor network for blockchain and crypto, providing a freemium membership platform that connects accredited and non-accredited investors with early-stage blockchain startups. The core offering includes curated deal flow access, monthly in-person pitch events across 25+ global city chapters, virtual pitch sessions (PitchCast Deep Dive), weekly X Spaces, and exclusive networking events. Revenue is generated from premium membership subscriptions, event sponsorships, and paid value-added presenter services such as curated investor introductions and deck advisory delivered through sister company Transform Ventures.

Product overview

BitAngels is the world's first and largest angel network for blockchain and crypto, founded in 2013 by Michael Terpin and David Johnston. The platform operates as a unified ecosystem comprising a free membership platform for accredited and non-accredited investors, in-person city chapter events across 25+ global locations, the PitchCast Deep Dive video series, a deal flow directory, and the Tokenize Conference partnership. The core offering centers on connecting blockchain entrepreneurs with investors through pitch events, networking, and exclusive member access to deal flow and educational content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PitchCast Deep Dive: In-depth conversations with founders, investors, and visionaries shaping the future of blockchain and Web3, published as a podcast/video series.

Products and services

• BitAngels Membership Platform Free web-based membership platform for crypto and blockchain investors that provides on-demand access to a deal flow directory of presenting companies, pitch videos, event archives, and a global investor community. Non-accredited investors have limited access, with certain deals reserved for accredited and international investors per regulatory requirements. Premium paid tiers (monthly or annual) unlock full member benefits including investor education calls and quarterly virtual pitch sessions.
• BitAngels City Events Monthly in-person pitch events hosted in 25+ cities worldwide (Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Dubai, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Singapore, Zug, and others) where blockchain professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs connect. Events feature startup pitches, keynote speeches, panels, and networking opportunities, and are hosted by local city leaders. Some events require accredited investor status.
• PitchCast Deep Dive Bi-weekly video podcast series featuring in-depth conversations with founders, investors, and visionaries shaping the future of blockchain and Web3. Episodes include extended founder interviews and Q&A sessions, distributed via Zoom webinars and YouTube, targeted at the BitAngels investor and entrepreneur community.
• BitAngels Founders Arena Annual flagship pitch competition event where blockchain founders pitch to a curated investor audience. The event is held at major venues such as the SMX Convention Center in Manila and operates as a high-visibility standalone pitch event within the BitAngels calendar.
• BitAngels Weekly X Space Weekly live audio conversations on X (Twitter) Spaces featuring founders, investors, and thought leaders in blockchain, AI, and Web3, held every Thursday from 1-2:30 PM PT. Open to the community and used as an ongoing engagement channel between BitAngels events.
• Transform Ventures Premium Presenter Services Premium paid services delivered by sister company Transform Ventures for BitAngels presenting companies, including curated investor introductions (analysts proactively match approved BitAngels presenters with accredited and international investors from the membership network) and deck advisory services. Targeted at blockchain startups seeking additional investor-readiness support beyond free pitching at events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ community members
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tokenize ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTokenize! is a conference series focused on connecting professional investors, traders, family offices, and digital currency funds with top entrepreneurs in digital assets. BitAngels collaborates with Tokenize! for events including Tokenize! Global Las Vegas, Tokenize! LATAM San Juan, Tokenize! Entertainment Santa Monica, and Tokenize AI San Francisco.
• EQUA StartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenter partner offering BitAngels presenters 50% off for 1 year cap table management services. EQUA helps startups digitize company documentation.
• BrexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenter partner offering increased reward incentives for BitAngels presenters through Brex corporate card for tech companies.
• Accelerator FrankfurtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGo-to-market program accelerator for B2B software startups in Fintech, Regtech, Cybersecurity, Insuretech, Proptech and Blockchain. Provides mentorship, consulting, and co-working space.
• BlockchainWireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlockchain press release distribution service. BitAngels presenters receive $200 off their first release. Global reach includes broadcast and online media outlets, social media, and blockchain influencers.
• Transform VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company to BitAngels Network offering curated investor introduction services. Analysts proactively match approved BitAngels presenting companies with accredited and international investors from the membership network. Also offers deck advisory services.
• Lunar Digital Assets (LDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncubation and marketing firm that incubated Polygon, QuickSwap, Dogechain and others. Led by Roc Zacharias, CEO and BitAngels Los Angeles city leader. Co-founder of QuickSwap, the first L2 DEX to reach $1B/day in volume.
• Bitcoin BayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork partner representing BitAngels presence in the Canadian blockchain ecosystem.
• TransformGroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPR and communications partner for blockchain companies.
• Gravitas InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork partner.
• CoventuredminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate innovation and venture partner.
• DeFiance MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner - key news source in technology and finance.
• CryptoLaw PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMedia partner and legal services provider for blockchain and crypto companies.
• The Leverage WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner in technology and finance.
• CointelegraphminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor blockchain media outlet - media partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kenetic Capital: Crypto-native investment and advisory firm with a community-led approach to deal flow and a strong Asia presence—comparable to BitAngels as a blockchain-focused investor network connecting founders to a curated capital base.
• Republic: Retail-access investment platform with dedicated crypto/Web3 deal flow and a community of investors—comparable to BitAngels in operating a membership-driven investor network that intermediates early-stage blockchain offerings.
• DAO Maker: Crypto launchpad and investor community that hosts curated project offerings for its member base—directly comparable to BitAngels as a community-led crypto deal intermediation platform with event-driven components.
• LD Capital: Crypto/blockchain-focused investment fund and community with global LP and project networks—comparable to BitAngels in providing early-stage crypto deal flow through a community of investors and partners.
• Outlier Ventures: Web3-focused accelerator and investor network running cohort-based programs and a global community of crypto founders and capital partners—closely comparable to BitAngels in bridging early-stage crypto startups with investor communities through structured programming.

Broad incumbents

• Digital Currency Group: Large crypto holding and investment conglomerate with funds, media, and operating businesses—broader scale than BitAngels but operates in the same blockchain capital-formation ecosystem and overlaps significantly on deal flow and investor community.
• Andreessen Horowitz (a16z Crypto): Major institutional crypto investor with dedicated programs for early-stage founders—operates at much larger scale and check size than BitAngels but competes for the same high-quality blockchain deal flow.
• Binance Labs: Crypto-native incubation and investment arm of Binance supporting early-stage blockchain projects—comparable as a global crypto investor and ecosystem-builder, though at materially larger scale than BitAngels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BitAngels
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BitAngels
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheBitAngels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bitangels

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments2 records

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