BAN members have access to a variety of tools and resources with their membership.
Angel Capital Association
The ACA is the official industry alliance of over 100 of the largest angel investor groups in the United States. BAN membership includes access to their yearly Angel Funders Report and other resources.
ACA Resources
Seraf
Seraf provides portfolio management tools and educational content for angel groups, venture funds, and others. BAN membership includes access to their portfolio management platform.
Seraf Compass Publications
All active members receive access to Seraf’s award-winning resource center.
Seraf Portfolio Management
All active members with investments made through BAN have access to track their investment and performance through our portfolio management platform.
Investor FAQs
Angel investors are high net-worth individuals who make high-risk, potentially high-yield investments in start-up companies with strong growth potential. Angel networks are organized groups of angel investors that work together to make investments in privately-owned companies. By grouping together into a network, the investors can achieve economies of scale in sourcing potential investments, coordinating presentations from entrepreneurs and mitigating risk by the pooling of experience and expertise.
- Qualify as an accredited investor as defined under rule 501 of the SEC regulations
- Support the network with annual membership dues
- Abide by the BAN membership and conduct guidelines defined in the membership agreement
- Participate in the network by investing, advising, serving on diligence teams or company advisory boards and other contributions as you are able
No. While much of our membership is connected to Baylor is some way, BAN membership is open to both Baylor alumni and friends of Baylor who support BAN’s mission.
Four presentation meetings are held each year in Waco, Texas. Although we encourage members to attend in person as often as possible, members unable to attend can still fully participate in BAN through teleconference screening meetings, live-stream and on-demand viewing for company presentations and virtual due diligence.
No, but members are encouraged to be prepared to invest at least $25,000 each year as opportunities pique their individual interest.
Yes. Members have a minimum annual contribution to support the continued operation of BAN as an investor network and educational experience for Baylor students.
Check out some helpful links on our Investor Resources page.