STAR Angel Network

The STAR Angel Network is comprised of a select group of professional athletes and celebrities who are committed to developing a portfolio of investments in game-changing companies with the potential for significant value creation. They also work with a limited number of professional venture capital partners to collaborate with their athlete members on deal sourcing, evaluation and investment selection. The mission of STAR Angel Network is to provide their members with a formal structure in which to make high return potential investments as a group in a variety of companies across sectors that can benefit greatly from their involvement. They know that STAR capital provides much more than just financial capital, but a platform from which our portfolio companies can quickly accelerate their growth and brand value.

Shawn P. Rogers

CEO and Founder

Shawn P. Rogers

CEO and Founder

7 past transactions

Guazi

Series A in 2016
Guazi is an automotive dealer that offers new and used vehicles and accessories.

Stantt

Seed Round in 2016
Stantt is an e-commerce platform that offers 75 sizes of men’s apparel.

ConnXus

Seed Round in 2014
ConnXus, Inc. is a provider of online services that connect diverse and small businesses with larger companies looking to enhance their supplier diversity. The company specializes in aggregating corporate purchasing demand, helping organizations locate, evaluate, and engage small, minority- or woman-owned businesses across various sectors, including construction, transportation, and information technology. ConnXus offers tools such as ConnXus Scrub, a data enrichment solution for validating supplier classifications, and TierTracker, a platform for reporting and management. Additionally, it features a diverse supplier search platform and a community marketplace that fosters networking and the sharing of best practices among supplier diversity professionals. ConnXus also assists registered suppliers in marketing their services and maintaining their certifications. Incorporated in 2010 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, with a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, ConnXus serves Fortune 2000 and Fortune 500 companies and operates as a subsidiary of Coupa Software Incorporated.

Stockr

Angel Round in 2014
Stockr is a social media platform for the financial world that connects investors directly to the people and companies they want to follow. July 2012 Private Beta release features included: - Pulse: a real-time feed of system wide chatter aggregated by ticker symbol - News: real-time news feeds from almost 200 original news sources, that users can customize to stream only the news that is most valuable to them - Investor Profile Pages: basic user information and what stocks the users follow - Company Pages: a broad spectrum of historical data and interactive charts, along with real-time company news and system chatter - Watch Lists: users can create portfolios and choose to share them with other users

LISNR

Seed Round in 2013
LISNR, Inc. specializes in ultrasonic communication technology that enables data transmission over audio. The company's key offerings include LISNR Point for close-range, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range ultrasonic data transfer between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates data transmission. These solutions are utilized primarily in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing the customer experience by enabling secure and seamless transactions. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR has established strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Its technology is currently employed by various global brands, including Jaguar Land Rover and Ticketmaster, to create frictionless interactions for consumers.

Bespoke Post

Seed Round in 2013
Bespoke Post is a subscription-based service that delivers curated lifestyle products to modern customers, primarily targeting men. Each month, subscribers receive a themed box containing a selection of limited edition items related to style, grooming, food, drink, and gear. The service allows customers to customize their selections by adjusting colors and sizes, adding extra products, or opting out of a box at no cost. Bespoke Post aims to enhance daily life by providing high-quality goods that align with individual interests. In addition to the subscription boxes, the company offers a shop with a variety of standalone products. The business emphasizes customer satisfaction with features like free shipping and easy returns.

Zeel

Seed Round in 2012
Zeel is a company that provides on-demand massage services, allowing customers to book high-quality massages from licensed and vetted therapists at their homes, hotels, workplaces, or events. Founded in 2012 and launching its app in 2013, Zeel aims to disrupt the massage industry by offering convenience and flexibility, enabling bookings as soon as one hour in advance or up to a month ahead. Customers can choose from various massage types, including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, sports, and couples massages, all at a set price that includes tax and tips. The therapists are thoroughly vetted, licensed, insured, and trained to ensure top-notch customer service. In 2013, Zeel introduced Massage Zeelot, a subscription service that provides customers with at least one in-home massage per month at a discounted rate, along with a professional-grade massage table for personal use.
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