What Nebraska Angel Network does

Nebraska Angel Network (legal entity: Nebraska Angels, Inc.) is a private, member-led angel investment network founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The organization's core function is deal flow curation and investment facilitation: entrepreneurs apply through the GUST platform, an Executive Director and Screening Committee narrow the funnel, and two companies pitch at each monthly investor meeting, after which interested members conduct due diligence over weeks to months before a final investment decision by the full membership. The network serves two sides — accredited angel investors (100+ members, including exited entrepreneurs, operating executives, and business leaders) seeking deal flow and shared due diligence, and early-stage Midwest startups (85+ portfolio companies to date) seeking $250K–$3M rounds of capital, mentorship, and industry contacts.

The network does not develop proprietary technology products. Its operating infrastructure is a standardized screening and meeting process supported by a small staff (1–10 employees, primarily an Executive Director plus interns) and significant volunteer effort from members. Tooling is conventional: GUST for application intake, a Firespring-hosted website, and a LinkedIn presence. Distribution runs through monthly in-person investor meetings, regional startup ecosystem partners (NMotion, Invest Nebraska, The Combine, UNL Center for Entrepreneurship, MOVE Venture Capital), and the Angel Capital Association (ACA) affiliation.

The business model is structurally distinct from an operating company. Nebraska Angels does not generate revenue from portfolio companies or entrepreneurs, does not charge management or carry fees, and does not raise or deploy a fund. Individual accredited investors make their own investment decisions and seek equity returns upon exit; the network's own operating costs are underwritten by a roster of professional-services and economic-development sponsors (RSM US, Union Bank & Trust, Marsh & McLennan Agency, Michael Best, Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, Greater Omaha Chamber, Millwork Commons, Open Range, and Firespring). Since 2006, members have collectively invested $75M+ across 85+ companies at a recent annual cadence of approximately 11 deals and ~$10M of deployed capital.

Name

Nebraska Angel Network

Legal name

Nebraska Angels, Inc.

Website

https://nebraskaangels.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nebraska Angel Network is a private, member-led angel investment network founded in 2006 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It connects 100+ accredited investors with early-stage startups in Nebraska and the Midwest, facilitating roughly 11 deals and ~$10M of member capital deployed annually across 85+ portfolio companies.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investment Network

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

Keywords

• Angel investment network
• Early-stage startup funding
• Accredited investor network
• Seed stage capital
• Venture capital

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns: As an angel network rather than a fund, individual angels make their own investment decisions and seek equity returns upon successful exits. The network facilitates deals but does not charge entrepreneurs directly for services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nebraska Angel Network is a member-led angel investment network that connects accredited investors with early-stage startups in Nebraska and the broader Midwest. It facilitates angel investments of $250K–$3M per company through a structured process: entrepreneurs apply via the GUST platform, a screening committee reviews applications, two companies pitch at monthly investor meetings, and due diligence is conducted before members make individual investment decisions.

Product overview

Nebraska Angel Network is an angel investor network organization founded in 2006 that connects accredited investors with early-stage startups in Nebraska and the Midwest. The organization does not offer traditional product lines but rather provides investment deal flow services, screening processes, due diligence support, and a job board for portfolio companies. The core service is facilitating angel investments through a structured monthly meeting process where entrepreneurs pitch to members.

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Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RSM USminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. RSM US LLP is the leading U.S. provider of audit, tax, and consulting services focused on the middle market.
• Union Bank & TrustminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. A privately owned, Nebraska-based bank offering complete business banking, lending, investment and trust services.
• Marsh & McLennan Agency InsuranceminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. An independent, multi-line insurance agency providing commercial and personal insurance, bonding, life and health insurance, and employee benefits.
• Lincoln Partnership for Economic DevelopmentminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. A public-private collaboration charged with fulfilling Lincoln's economic development goals.
• Michael BestminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. A leading law firm providing full legal services with offices across the U.S.
• FirespringminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. Nebraska's first Certified B Corporation, providing collaborative services to organizations.
• Greater Omaha ChamberminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. One of the country's largest and strongest chambers working to make Omaha a vibrant place to work, do business, and live.
• Millwork CommonsminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. A collaborative community designed to inspire and support innovators and creators with spaces to work, connect, and grow.
• Open RangeminorOthersSponsor of Nebraska Angels. A collaborative organization dedicated to strengthening the Greater Omaha and Lincoln startup ecosystem.
• Angel Capital Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Nebraska Angels members have access to the tools and resources provided by the ACA - the leading professional and trade association supporting the success of angel investors in high-growth, early-stage ventures. This provides due diligence examples, term sheet templates, and educational webinars.
• Invest NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvest Nebraska provides financial and operational assistance to high-growth companies, advancing the entrepreneurial economy and attracting out-of-state capital to Nebraska. Listed as a resource for entrepreneurs on the Nebraska Angels website.
• NMotion Accelerator StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNebraska's first accelerator program, powered by gener8tor since 2013. A key pipeline for potential investment opportunities; 43% of Nebraska Angels portfolio companies participated in accelerator programs.
• The CombineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports technology leaders in Nebraska's largest industry (agriculture). Designed to assist entrepreneurs from goal setting through capital raise preparation, focusing on food and ag-tech.
• UNL Center for EntrepreneurshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors conferences, competitions, and community outreach programs for Nebraska students seeking business venture financing. Also manages the Husker Venture Fund.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nebraska-angels

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M&A

Investments52 records

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