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ArizonaTech Investors

Mesa, AZ · EIN 271070872 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE S30 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.arizonatechinvestors.com
revenue
$132K
expenses
$124K
net assets
$76K
employees
mission · from form 990

ArizonaTech Investors (ATI) is an active community of accredited investors who meet regularly to review and analyze early-stage technology companies based in Arizona and the Greater Southwest Region.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Tech Investors (ATI) is an angel investment group founded in 2007 that provides early-stage capital to technology-driven companies. Comprised of over 100 accredited investors, ATI focuses on supporting startups in Arizona and the Southwest, while also investing across the United States. They offer strategic mentorship and network access in addition to funding.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Network Access
Connects startups with an extensive network of industry contacts, potential customers, partners, and follow-on investors.
Seed Funding
Provides early-stage capital to help startups validate business models and gain initial market traction, typically through convertible notes or priced-rounds.
Strategic Mentorship
Experienced entrepreneurs from the ATI network provide guidance on business strategy, product development, and market entry to portfolio companies.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Entrepreneurship Accelerator & Training Programs 2 activities
    • Equity investment in early-stage startups
      Leads and participates in investment rounds for early-stage companies, having invested $1,643,200 across seven startups over the past 18 months, including a lead investment of $558,000 in Salt Athletic as part of a $750,000 total raise.
    • Investor-led funding of early-stage startups
      Leads and participates in investment rounds for early-stage startups, having invested $1,643,200 across seven companies over the past 18 months, including a lead investment of $558,000 in Salt Athletic as part of a $750,000 total raise.
  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 2 activities
    • Expanding investor diversity and inclusion
      Actively encourages participation from diverse and under-represented groups in its investor membership, aiming to broaden access and representation in tech investing.
    • Investor diversity and inclusion initiative
      Actively promotes participation from diverse and under-represented groups in its investor membership.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Startup screening and evaluation
      Conducts regular evaluation of new startup opportunities, screening 2–4 new ideas per member meeting through dedicated panels: an 11-member panel for BioTech and another 11-member panel for other technology sectors including SaaS, Hardware, and Deeptech.
    • Startup screening and evaluation
      Conducts regular evaluation of new startup opportunities through structured member meetings, screening 2–4 new ideas per session, supported by dedicated 11-member panels for BioTech and other technology sectors (SaaS, Hardware, Deeptech).
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$132K
Contributions & grants$11K8%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$267K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$76K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
James Goulka President 50 $66K
board members · 3
  • Ann C Damiano — Board Member
  • David McCaleb — Board Member
  • Michael Paddock — Board Member
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Bold Street Partner — Invested $112,200 in the company.
  • Bold Street Partner — Invested $112,200 in the startup.
  • Delta Development Partner — Invested $149,000 in the company.
  • Delta Development Partner — Invested $149,000 in the startup.
  • Joylux Partner — Invested $215,000 in the startup.
  • Joylux V Partner — Invested $215,000 in the company, representing a fifth investment in this startup.
  • Lenoss Partner — Invested $219,500 in the company.
  • Lenoss Partner — Invested $219,500 in the startup.
  • Perceptive Med Partner — Invested $252,500 in the startup.
  • Perceptive Med II Partner — Invested $252,500 in the company, representing a second investment in this startup.
  • Pneumeric Partner — Invested $187,500 in the company.
  • Pneumeric Partner — Invested $187,500 in the startup.
  • Salt Athletic Partner — Invested $558,000 in the company and led the investment round.
  • Salt Athletic Partner — Invested $558,000 in the startup.