Sacramento Angels

The Sacramento Angels is a membership based organization of active angel investors who invest in early-stage Northern California companies. The group meets once a month over dinner and review presentations from candidate companies. If some members show interest in a presenting company, the group facilitates their efforts to share further due diligence. Members act on their own behalf and make individual investment decisions. Sacramento Angels membership is open to individuals who are accredited investors with the experience and desire to invest in and work directly with emerging-technology companies. The members have a wide range of backgrounds, including CEO's, senior executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys and professional venture capitalists. They apply this considerable experience to assist their investments with business strategy and implementation, team building and fundraising. Interested prospective members are invited to complete and submit a membership application. Entrepreneurs whose companies are in need of angel funding should review the investment criteria.

John Peters

Chairman and President

21 past transactions

HEN Nozzles

Seed Round in 2024
HEN Nozzles specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative firefighting nozzles that utilize principles of fluid dynamics and thermal management. Their products include adjustable smoothbore nozzles, valves, and pressure regulating devices designed to enhance fire suppression capabilities. These nozzles allow firefighters to modify the solid stream while maintaining thermal balance, effectively improving penetration and cooling range. In addition to firefighting applications, HEN Nozzles' technology serves as a practical cleaning tool for residential use, making it suitable for home and garden tasks. By focusing on modern design controls and minimizing residual pressure, HEN Nozzles aims to revolutionize fire control and emergency response.

Nalu Bio

Series A in 2023
Nalu Bio is a biotech company focused on creating cannabinoids through innovative chemical processes rather than traditional plant extraction. This novel approach allows Nalu Bio to produce pure and safe ingredients that are environmentally sustainable, utilizing significantly less land, water, and energy compared to conventional methods. The company's proprietary chemistry platform ensures consistency and quality by generating identical batches of cannabinoids, free from contaminants such as pesticides and THC. Targeting both consumer and pharmaceutical markets, Nalu Bio aims to disrupt the cannabinoid industry by providing a reliable source of high-quality ingredients that meet the growing demand for safe and effective products.

iDENTICAL

Seed Round in 2023
iDENTICAL, Inc. specializes in creating personalized dental implants tailored to the unique structure of each patient’s tooth. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on making tooth replacement more accessible and affordable through its innovative drill-free, non-invasive implants. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning and printing technology, iDENTICAL enables dentists to provide customized dental implants efficiently and safely. This approach revolutionizes the traditional tooth replacement process, allowing family dentists to offer a streamlined treatment option for individuals experiencing tooth loss.

Axicle

Venture Round in 2022
Axicle is a company that focuses on enhancing safety and energy efficiency in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, Axicle has developed a tractor anti-roll system aimed at preventing vehicle rollovers. This innovative system serves as a replacement fifth wheel that integrates an anti-rollover device, which ejects the trailer before the tractor can roll over. By implementing this technology, Axicle aims to protect both drivers and cargo from the risks associated with trailer tipping-over accidents.

Partake Foods

Series B in 2022
Partake Foods, Inc. is a food company that specializes in producing and selling allergy-friendly snacks, particularly cookies. The company offers a range of products that are nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and made without genetically modified organisms. Its cookie varieties include sprouted grain chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, sweet potato millet, carrot oat, and birthday cake mini cookies, catering to health-conscious consumers and those with dietary restrictions. Partake Foods markets its products online, making them accessible to a broader audience. Founded in 2016 and originally known as Vivis Life, LLC, the company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Shyft

Series B in 2022
Shyft Moving Inc. is a mobility technology company that specializes in relocation management solutions for corporations and relocation service providers. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco with an additional office in Belgrade, Serbia, Shyft offers a mobile application designed to simplify the relocation process for employees. The company’s innovative platform integrates various services, including housing searches and pricing transparency, to facilitate seamless relocations worldwide. With a focus on enhancing customer experience, Shyft serves over 300 moving companies across more than 68 countries, helping them manage leads and improve service delivery. The company aims to transform the moving industry by providing efficient, technology-driven solutions that streamline the entire moving process, from initial inquiries to final invoicing.

Axicle

Seed Round in 2022
Axicle is a company that focuses on enhancing safety and energy efficiency in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, Axicle has developed a tractor anti-roll system aimed at preventing vehicle rollovers. This innovative system serves as a replacement fifth wheel that integrates an anti-rollover device, which ejects the trailer before the tractor can roll over. By implementing this technology, Axicle aims to protect both drivers and cargo from the risks associated with trailer tipping-over accidents.
Deep Blue Medical Advances, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative hernia mesh products aimed at improving surgical outcomes for hernia patients. Founded in 2015 and based in Durham, North Carolina, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company has developed the T-Line® hernia mesh, which features integral suture-like extensions designed to enhance fixation and reduce the risk of hernia recurrence. This novel design addresses a critical failure point in conventional mesh fixation, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and lower clinical costs in the $1.1 billion global hernia device market. Additionally, Deep Blue offers Anchor Clip fixation devices that facilitate faster and more reliable mesh implantation. The company's focus on improving the surgical experience and patient satisfaction positions it as a key player in the soft tissue surgery sector.

SuperWorld

Angel Round in 2021
SuperWorld is building community in AR powered by the blockchain. We have built an AR Real Estate marketplace + Ad marketplace on the blockchain (superworldapp.com) and a social AR app which allows users to personalize the real world by adding anything anywhere in augmented reality with photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects, and share the AR experience with their followers.

Trifecta

Series B in 2021
Trifecta Inc., also known as Trifecta Nutrition, is a leading organic meal delivery service founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, California. The company specializes in providing fully cooked meals tailored to various dietary preferences, including Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Clean Eating, and Classic Meal options. Trifecta aims to simplify healthy eating by eliminating the need for shopping, cooking, and cleaning, delivering high-quality, organic, gluten-free meals across all 50 states. In addition to meal delivery, Trifecta offers a mobile application that serves as a comprehensive tool for users to track their food intake and performance, featuring a vast database of over seven million food items. The app also includes science-backed meal plans and community support to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. Trifecta has established partnerships with notable organizations such as CrossFit and the American Heart Association, reinforcing its commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Pheronym

Seed Round in 2021
Pheronym, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Gainesville, Florida, focused on developing environmentally friendly solutions for pest control. Founded in 2011, the company offers a pheromone spray that enhances the efficacy of nematodes, which are microscopic roundworms used as organic insecticides. This innovative approach allows farmers to combat pests effectively, rivaling chemical pesticides while eliminating harmful health and environmental impacts. Pheronym also provides an additive that activates entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and utilizes the nematodes' pheromones to influence their behavior and development. By leveraging synthetic biology, Pheronym aims to support farmers in transitioning from conventional pesticides to sustainable bio-pesticides, ensuring the health and freshness of crops.

ARIZ Precision Medicine

Debt Financing in 2020
ARIZ Precision Medicine Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on researching and developing drug candidates specifically for various types of cancer, including lung, breast, colon, myeloma, leukemia, prostate, liver, and lymphoma. Established in 2015 and located in Davis, California, the company employs a unique methodology that breaks down the complexities of cancer into smaller, manageable problems. This approach allows ARIZ to design targeted therapies that address the underlying causes of cancer while ensuring that the drugs are delivered effectively to cancer cells without harming normal cells. By concentrating the drug within the cancer cells, ARIZ aims to provide healthcare professionals with innovative treatment options that enhance the precision of cancer therapies.

ThroughPut

Seed Round in 2019
ThroughPut Inc. is a supply chain management software company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in using artificial intelligence to optimize operational efficiency. The company offers a solution called Eli, which analyzes time-stamped supply chain data to identify areas for improvement, reduce waste, and provide actionable recommendations. By leveraging existing data, ThroughPut aims to address operational inefficiencies across global supply chains, helping organizations increase output, profitability, and inventory turns. The platform also delivers real-time root cause analysis, enabling decision-makers to implement corrective measures quickly. Founded in 2016 and originally known as RigBasket, LLC, ThroughPut seeks to eliminate significant industrial operational waste, thereby allowing businesses to reinvest in various stakeholders and contribute positively to the global economy.

Terzo Power Systems

Venture Round in 2014
Terzo Power Systems specializes in the development and design of electrohydraulic pump systems tailored for both on- and off-highway mobile vehicles, as well as industrial applications. The company's flagship product, Hydrapulse, is an advanced electro-hydraulic system featuring a fully integrated power-on-demand hydraulic power unit equipped with built-in intelligence. This energy-efficient system comprises an electronically controlled motor and pump assembly, all contained within a compact design that sets a new standard in hydraulic performance. By leveraging innovative technology, Terzo Power Systems aims to enhance operational efficiency for its clients, ultimately helping them to increase revenues and reduce costs.

Phyllom Bio Products

Seed Round in 2013
Phyllom BioProducts Corporation is a plant biotechnology company based in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on developing and marketing biological insecticide products. Its offerings include boreGONE!, designed to combat the emerald ash borer in hardwood forests; beetleGONE!, which targets pests like the Japanese beetle on various plants; and grubGONE!, a surface-applied granule insecticide for turf and ornamental applications. The company addresses market needs for effective, environmentally friendly solutions against invasive pests affecting agriculture, forestry, and animal health. Phyllom's clientele includes government agencies, municipalities, private foresters, and Canadian forest services. Established in 2012, Phyllom BioProducts emphasizes sustainable pest control while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative product line.

WellDog

Venture Round in 2011
WellDog is an energy-focused technical services company founded in 1999, dedicated to facilitating sustainable energy resource development through innovative technologies. The company specializes in chemical and natural gas exploration services aimed at enhancing the management of carbon-sensitive activities. WellDog's proprietary Reservoir Raman chemical sensing systems enable commercial reservoir analysis for various resources, including coal, gas, and alternative energy sources. By providing services such as carbon tracking and geophysical processes, WellDog aims to improve production efficiency while minimizing environmental impact, particularly in coal-bed methane operations. This approach allows gas exploration companies to reduce their carbon footprint, thereby promoting responsible and efficient energy exploration and production.

Glue Networks

Series A in 2011
Glue Networks specializes in providing an enterprise-grade cloud networking service. Glue Virtual Office is available to enterprise customers through partnerships between Glue Networks and top service providers and value-added resellers. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Sacramento, California.

Reframe It

Angel Round in 2010
Reframe It, Inc. specializes in web technology services focused on digital annotation and community engagement around online content. Founded in 2007 and based in Stanford, California, the company provides a platform that allows users to comment directly on any web page, creating a virtual margin for discussions. This technology enables users to share insights and reactions in context, fostering more meaningful exchanges about online material. Reframe It also offers publishers a branded community solution to integrate web annotation into their sites, enhancing user interaction and feedback. The company's mission emphasizes accountability in information sharing, allowing experts to validate or challenge content, ultimately benefiting a broader audience by promoting accurate and transparent communication.

Freepath

Series A in 2008
FREEPATH strives to help you bring together your new media assets such as video, photos and music with your traditional desktop files like PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Imagine being able to show a YouTube clip or play a song from iTunes seamlessly with your PowerPoint and Excel files.
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