Sierra Angels
Sierra Angels is an angel investment group based in Incline Village, Nevada, established in 1997. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology companies in sectors such as clean energy, health tech, social media, and software. With a preference for investing between $0.25 million and $2 million, Sierra Angels aims for investments that can achieve a return of 5-10 times within three to five years. The firm is known for its active involvement in the entrepreneurial community, providing not only capital but also mentoring and valuable connections to the startups it supports. Sierra Angels collaborates with other angel groups and earlier-stage venture capitalists, particularly when investing in companies located outside of its primary regions of Nevada and California. The group comprises experienced former startup founders and executives who have collectively supported over sixty companies across various industries, contributing to the economic growth of technology-driven enterprises in the Northern Sierra region.
Top Stages
Past deals in Nevada
Breadware
Seed Round in 2018
Breadware, Inc. is a company that provides an online platform aimed at facilitating product development, particularly in the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2017 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Breadware serves various sectors including sports, smart buildings, smart homes, transportation, medical, and industrial applications. The platform allows businesses to explore existing IoT products for inspiration, compare service providers based on various criteria, and receive support throughout the development process. By offering tools that unify hardware and firmware development, Breadware simplifies the creation of smart and connected products, helping organizations reduce costs and expedite their journey from concept to market. The company operates as a subsidiary of StoneAge Inc. as of March 2020.
NCLab
Seed Round in 2017
NCLab is an education technology company that provides practice-based, self-paced training in computational and STEM skills through an online platform. Its offerings include courses in 3D modeling, Karel coding, Python programming, data analytics, and software development, with a focus on hands-on practice and open-source computing tools. The platform supports learners across schools, libraries, individuals, and businesses, and helps users advance to in-demand jobs through career-oriented training such as data analyst and Python developer tracks, plus computational on-ramp services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, NCLab also maintains international reach with operations in Mexico. The company emphasizes scalable, self-guided learning that combines coding, data literacy, and computational thinking to prepare users for technology-driven careers.
Windspire Energy (fka Mariah Power)
Series B in 2008
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) was established to develop innovative and proprietary new technology that introduces a new standard for style and function to the small wind industry. Founded on the passion and commitment of two inventors, Chris Gabrys and Tim Rodgers, and Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Windspire Energy set to work on a new kind of wind turbine. Today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. The company's first wind power appliance, Windspire® wind turbine, was launched on June 2, 2008. Mariah Power currently has 17 employees and is growing rapidly.
Windspire Energy (fka Mariah Power)
Series A in 2008
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) was established to develop innovative and proprietary new technology that introduces a new standard for style and function to the small wind industry. Founded on the passion and commitment of two inventors, Chris Gabrys and Tim Rodgers, and Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Windspire Energy set to work on a new kind of wind turbine. Today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. The company's first wind power appliance, Windspire® wind turbine, was launched on June 2, 2008. Mariah Power currently has 17 employees and is growing rapidly.
Windspire Energy (fka Mariah Power)
Angel Round in 2008
Founded in 2005 in Reno, Nevada, Windspire Energy (formerly Mariah Power) was established to develop innovative and proprietary new technology that introduces a new standard for style and function to the small wind industry. Founded on the passion and commitment of two inventors, Chris Gabrys and Tim Rodgers, and Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Windspire Energy set to work on a new kind of wind turbine. Today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. The company's first wind power appliance, Windspire® wind turbine, was launched on June 2, 2008. Mariah Power currently has 17 employees and is growing rapidly.
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