Entrepreneur Resources
AoA Office Hours
Receive friendly feedback on your business and get any fundraising questions you may have answered by an angel investor during these thirty minute 1:1 sessions.
* AoA Office Hours are reserved for companies based in the Pacific Northwest and are currently being held via video conferencing.
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What are the membership options and dues?Full Individual Membership $2,475 first year, then $1,975 annually Acting primarily on your own behalf as an individual accredited investor. Invitation to all member events, diligence meetings, other activities live and virtual, up to 1 screening committee meeting and 1 guest lunch attendee per year. Online account access to AoA member data room, member messaging, diligence materials, general correspondence. No transfer of membership privileges. Auto renew as long as remaining active, code of conduct compliant, accredited. Family Membership $2,775 first year, then $2,275 annually Sameas Individual plus a second family member (spouse, sibling, parent, cousin, child, etc) participating together with each having their own online account. Both may attend all membership events and up to 1 screening committee meeting per year. Both must be accredited. Auto renew as long as remaining active, code of conduct compliant, accredited, family status. Individual Professional Membership $3,575 first year, then $3,075 annually Same as Individual plus up to 1 named professional associate or assistant operating under your direction who does not need to be accredited, each with their own online account. Both may attend all membership events and up to 1 screening committee meeting per year. No transfer of membership privileges. Auto renew as long as remaining active, code of conduct compliant, accredited. Individual Virtual/Remote Membership $1,450 first year, then $950 annually Same as Individual except legally residing outside of the Puget Sound area more than 6 months per year (eg: outside King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap counties). An added fee applies to any luncheons or other live events attended, subject to space availability. No transfer of membership privileges. Auto renew as long as remaining active, code of conduct compliant, accredited, residency status. Educational Institution Membership $1,975 annually Upto2namedstudents from a higher educational institution with accredited class/program focused on angel funding and related entrepreneurship business planning. Both receive online account access to AoA member data room, member messaging, diligence materials, general correspondence. Both may simultaneously attend all member events, diligence meetings, other activities live and virtual.Annual review and renewal by membership committee required. Requires an active AoA member sponsor to act as liaison. Term start/stop to best coincide with academic calendar. Investment Firm Membership (1) $3,875 first year, then $3,375 annually Acting primarily on behalf of your accredited investment or VC firm. One primary member plus up to 3 named alternates. Each receive online account access to AoA member data room, virtual events, member messaging, diligence materials, general correspondence. Any 1 named member may attend live membership events (rotation is fine) and up to 1 screening committee meeting per year.Primary membership may be transferred within organization to bone fide employees or partners. Auto renew as long as remaining active, code of conduct compliant, accredited. Investment Firm Membership (2) $5,000 first year, then $4,500 annually Acting primarily on behalf of your accredited investment or VC firm. Two primary members plus up to 6 named alternates. Each receive online account access to AoA member data room, virtual events, member messaging, diligence materials, general correspondence. Any 2 named members may attend live membership events (rotation is fine) and up to 2 screening committee meetings per year. Primary membership may be transferred within organization to bone fide employees or partners. Auto renew as long as remaining active, code of conduct compliant, accredited.
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How do I apply for membership via Spark?You can click the "apply for membership" button above. Below is a helpful document with instructions on how to apply.
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Can I invest in the Innovation Fund without joining AoA?You must be a member of AoA to join the Innovation Fund. If you are interested in membership you can submit an application here.
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesVirtualReceive friendly feedback on your business and get any fundraising questions you may have answered by an angel investor during these thirty minute 1:1 sessions. * AoA Office Hours are reserved for companies based in the Pacific Northwest and are currently being held via video conferencing.
AoA Sponsors
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Believe in Me
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BDO
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Clarius Group
Clarius Group is a multi-family office deeply rooted within Seattle’s venture capital ecosystem for the past 25 years. We specialize in providing investors and entrepreneurs with bespoke wealth management services. As fiduciaries, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of security, integrity, and transparency. Different by design. Quiet by Intent. If you are interested in learning how we can serve as your family office, we would love to chat. Please connect with us at www.clariusgroup.com.
Seattle Bank
We think boldly at Seattle Bank. We’re a boutique bank with a big vision for how we serve our clients and our Greater Seattle community. Locally owned and managed, Seattle Bank provides private banking, specialty mortgage, commercial banking and family office services. We deliver the modern banking experience with tailored services and leading-edge technology, demonstrating the ease, satisfaction and peace of mind that exceptional banking provides. We serve as a trusted banking partner for you and your advisors. From smart technologies that give you greater control to creative solutions that help make your money work smarter, we’re always building better ways to bank.
TriNet
TriNet provides startups, small and medium businesses with full-service HR solutions. This gives you access to fortune 100 medical benefits, human capital expertise, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, and real-time technology. TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most - growing their business. or more information, please email Murillo at murillo.martins@trinet.com