For Founders

Helping Startups Grow

The Inbound Angels Syndicate provides founders with access to a group of investors who have grown HubSpot from its earliest days. These investors provide not just to provide capital, but counsel and access to their community.

The Details: Who We Invest In

Inbound Angels invests in SaaS, marketplace and emerging technology businesses ranging from seed to growth stage. In particular, we focus on founders who are former HubSpotters or have startups within the HubSpot ecosystem.

We believe it’s important for founders to come from diverse backgrounds, whether that’s in terms of culture, ethnicity, industry, or education. For a better sense of the kinds of companies that see success at Inbound Angels, take a look at our portfolio.

What Pitches Are Successful at Inbound Angels?

Broadly, it’s up to individual investors to decide which companies to invest with, and deal allocations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our syndicate investors seek out companies that they feel they can help the most — that help could take the form of expert knowledge, a network of colleagues, an in-depth understanding of the market, and more.

What’s the Process?

Once you’ve decided to pitch at Inbound Angels, here’s what you can expect.

Deliver Your Pitch

Make one pitch for all investors at Inbound Angels once. Make sure to include relevant details like your timeline, funding goals, team background, and so on. There will likely be follow-up questions from interested investors — make sure to answer them!

Formal Ask & Commitment

Interested investors will be asked if they’d like to invest. If the answer is “yes,” then they invest! Our anticipated average allocation ranges from $150k to $500k. In exchange, investors gain a share of equity in the startup.

Closing the Round

Each investor will be sent the necessary paperwork to document their financial position. Then, they’ll wire you the capital you need to fund your business.

Ongoing Guidance

If they wish to maximize their chances of a successful investment, Inbound Angels investors will stay in contact with you, providing industry knowledge and networking opportunities to help you make the most of your business.

Achieve Growth at Inbound Angels

Find more than just capital at Inbound Angels — find an end to endless pitching, find expert guidance, and find a champion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are your investors?

Inbound Angels is an invite-only syndicate of accredited investors who are current or former HubSpot employees. We focus specifically on gathering a diverse set of investors from a range of backgrounds and functions.

Do you lead funding rounds?

Inbound Angels does not lead funding rounds.

What kind of allocation should I expect?

Founders can expect to receive an average allocation between $150,000 and $500,000.

Does Inbound Angels take carried interest?

Yes. Ten percent (10%) carried interest goes to the operating team, and another 10% goes to the original deal sourcer.

How are deals allocated?

Deal allocation will primarily happen on a first-come, first-serve basis. On occasion, we will work with founders looking for investors with specific skill sets. In those cases, we will prioritize those investors in the allocation process.

What specific role will an investor at Inbound Angels play at my business?

While there aren’t any specific requirements for the investor after they make their initial investment, we do encourage our investors to provide knowledge and guidance to the startups they’ve chosen in order to improve their chances of a successful investment.

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