Ocean State Angels' members include accredited investors with significant
experience in life science operations and investing. Members include prominent
executives, physicians, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs. OSA’s members
have been founders, Chairpersons, CEOs, and senior level executives in
healthcare startups.
OSA Fact Sheet
Purpose
- Provide a funding source to
emerging life science companies that are typically below the threshold for
VCs and traditional funding sources
- Identify and present
well-vetted private equity investment opportunities for investment
- Simplify the investment
vehicle for members, companies and follow-on investors
- Contribute business and scientific expertise to companies to improve success post-funding
- Communicate frequently and openly with members, sponsors and companies
Organization
- Founded and managed by experienced angel investors, life science
executives and attorneys specializing in biotechnology
- No override or management fees; all work performed on pro bono basis
Membership
- Executives, entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers from biotech and medtech industries
- All accredited individual investors with business and scientific expertise in life sciences
- Active member participation in deal sourcing, due diligence, membership screening, coaching, etc.
Investment Opportunities
- Robust deal flow from founders, members, sponsors, venture capitalists, hospitals and universities
- Opportunities must meet defined investment criteria and pass Investment Committee due diligence prior to presentation to membership
- Targeted investment range of $250,000 to $1 million per company per round
Contact Information
- For membership or sponsorship information: info@oceanstateangels.com