WE ARE SOPHIA BUSINESS ANGELS
Sophia Business Angels (SBA) is a group of individuals who invest personal funds in early-stage startup companies with innovative concepts and commercial promise. We are, or have been, entrepreneurs or corporate executives with global expertise, now dedicated to supporting compelling business ideas and coaching CEOs and teams.
Founded in Sophia Antipolis on the French Riviera in 2002 we now have over 40 members based around the world (Europe, US, ,GCC and Asia) and are part of European Business Angels (EBAN), France Angels and work closely with other angel groups and partners. This global network is our greatest strength as we seek opportunities to create shared value.
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WHY SBA?
Financial Support & Human Support
What We Offer To Startups
Capital contributions ranging from €50,000 to €500,000 if selected by one or more members and partners
Regular pitching and networking events to improve your story, business plan, and make you investment ready
Access to a multi-lingual team of international professionals with diverse expertise to mentor you and your team to achieve your goals
A deep network to help you obtain additional financing from other angel groups, banking institutions, home office and private equity funds
What We Offer To SBA Members
A great team of people and a global investment community. We have fun too!
A database and SBA deal flow process to view/review projects submitted to SBA
Startup pitch sessions, investment meetings, webinars organized by our experts as well as the latest news on technology and innovation
Participate in SBA events: Startup Factory, International Venture Academy & SBA Invest dinner meetings to guide the ideas of tomorrow
Was Ranked #2 in the 2022 Top 100 Startups to invest in!
Interstellar Lab develops and builds controlled-environment modules that enable more sustainable life on Earth and in space.
GET COACHED
The Startup Factory in Cannes is one of the most popular networking events where entrepreneurs and students can pitch their early business ideas to investors and other members of the startup community.
The Venture Academy is a bi-annual event co-organized with SKEMA that provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, receive personalized coaching, and compete for prizes for the top 3 startups.
SBA Invest meetings are regularly scheduled pitching sessions, available both online via Zoom and in person, Select entrepreneurs can discuss their offerings or exchange ideas over dinner.