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Sophia Business Angels

We Identify, Support and Finance Startups with High Potential, Worldwide

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Entrepeneurs

Are You an Entrepreneur?

We Invest and Support the Innovators of Tomorrow

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Investors

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We Provide Access, Expertise and Resources for Smart Investments.

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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). We are part of European Business Angels Network (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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FOR ENTREPRENEURS

FOR INVESTORS

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

OUR PORTFOLIO

Interstellar Lab

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.

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NEWS AND EVENTS

Stay updated with Sophia Business Angels news and investment insight from our members and experts from the startup community

SBA Connect is a quarterly newsletter to foster communication with entrepreneurs and the investment community. It contains club updates, wins from our portfolio companies, exciting discoveries in technology, business opportunities and summaries of recent events.

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Our team of professionals at SBA come from many corporate disciplines with a wide variety of expertise and knowledge. Based on our natural mentoring instincts, we like to share articles we have written or a link to other articles relevant to the community.

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Our flagship Venture Academy and Startup Factory events are dedicated to promoting snd mentoring promising companies while fostering connections. We also participate in or attend many global events to network with the community.

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Here you can find the up-to-the-minute news about highlighting wins from our investment portfolio as well as important updates from the SBA. An Archive from all our past announces are available to review news you may have missed.

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Testimonies

"We joined the Sophia Business Angels at their International Venture Academy, which was a decisive event for us. The SBA has accelerated our development thanks to its competent, frank and diversified team. We found valuable help, advice and active support."

"The Venture Academy allowed me to test my pitch before experienced and caring investors and entrepreneurs to make it more impactful. Having won the first prize of the Most Investable Company confirms me in my timing of fundraising. We are ready to scale up!”

“Sophia Business Angels has truly been a transformational organization for Faveeo, in every sense of the word. SBA has, without a doubt, fundamentally contributed to the development and the success of the company over time. Right after meeting with SBA, thanks to the introductions received, things have drastically accelerated for us."