Equity Funding

Capital for companies built to scale fast.

AIC's angel investment program funds pre-seed through Series-A-stage companies with equity capital, board-level support, and access to a wider investor network — on terms a founder can actually explain to their own team.

Who it's for

Four things we look for in every deal.

We're sector-agnostic, but every company we back shares these traits, regardless of stage.

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Investment terms

What a check from AIC typically looks like.

Every deal is negotiated individually — this is the range most fall within.

StageCheck sizeTypical stakeStructure
Pre-seed$50,000 – $250,0004% – 8%SAFE or priced equity
Seed$250,000 – $1,000,0006% – 12%Priced equity round
Series A bridge$500,000 – $2,000,0003% – 6%Convertible note or priced extension
Beyond the check

What founders get alongside the capital.

Board or advisory seat

An AIC partner joins as a board observer or advisor — present for the hard calls, not just the wins.

Operating partner access

Direct access to AIC's operating advisors for hiring, go-to-market, and financial planning questions.

Follow-on introductions

Warm introductions to AIC's network of growth-stage and venture investors when it's time to raise again.

Quarterly strategy reviews

A standing quarterly session to pressure-test the plan — not a status update, an actual working session.

Sectors of interest

We're generalists with a few areas of depth.

Consumer & Retail Healthcare Services Fintech Logistics & Supply Chain Food & Beverage Climate & Sustainability Transportation Tech
Getting funded

Three steps to a term sheet.

01

Apply

Day 1

Share your deck, traction, and use of funds through the application form.

02

Partner review

Days 2–7

Adaeze or a member of the investment team reviews the opportunity and schedules a founder call.

03

Term sheet

Days 7–10

If it's a fit, you'll receive investment terms in writing, with room to discuss before signing.

Building something worth scaling?

Start an application and hear back from a named partner within two business days.