Accredited Investors

For Accredited (*) Investors

The SDAC Investor Track will kick off in Spring 2025. Past SDAC investors and new SDAC investors who join the 2025 SDAC fund will be part of a group, learning how to source deals, screen deals, conduct due diligence, and ultimately invest. SDAC investors will meet weekly throughout the San Diego community and via zoom with experienced investors and experts to go through the process of making an early-stage angel investment. All investor activities are by invitation only. If you are an accredited investor and would like to learn more, please complete the Investor Interest Request Form, or reach out to Cathy Pucher.

*Individuals with a net worth of $1M that doesn’t include the home they live in; OR an income of $200K/$300K for a person/family; OR who hold certain FINRA certifications are considered accredited investors. For the official definition of an accredited investor see the SEC website

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Interested in learning more?

Check out our Investor Flyer to learn and become an Angel Investor. Join one of the listed dates below for our Informational sessions to learn more, contact [email protected] to sign up for an informational session.

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Membership Fees for San Diego Angel Conference 2025 Members is $1,500

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The Angel Academy is a day and a half event that will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary for making educated angel investment decisions.

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2025 Fund Managers

We are proud to announce our 2025 SDSU SDAC Fund Managers, Amit Agarwal and Kit Ryan!
amit agarwal
2025 Fund Manager

“SDAC offered me a seat at a table with people of diverse backgrounds and exceptional expertise who collaboratively made a critical financial and impactful decision.”

With a dual master’s degree in engineering and business, Amit brings a robust and versatile skill set, backed by over two decades of experience with Fortune 10 companies. His career has been dedicated to pioneering innovative technologies and leading global organizations. As a proud alumnus of San Diego State University, he is deeply committed to leveraging his education and expertise to drive meaningful impact. Over the past three years, he has been an active member of the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), serving as Due Diligence Lead, a member of the Fund Management Team, and currently as Fund Manager. 

"San Diego has long been recognized as an innovation hub, home to industry leaders like Qualcomm and Illumina. Over the past five years, however, the startup ecosystem has truly flourished, driven by a small but dynamic community fueling this growth. For the past six years, SDAC has been at the forefront of this movement. Now, in collaboration with SDSU and the Innovation Hub, it is poised to provide an even greater boost to the ecosystem."