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Citrine Angels is proud of what we have accomplished in 2024 - none of which could be possible without the support of our wonderful members and our supportive partners! 

• We invested $431,200 in women founders, which brings our total amount invested to over $1.5 million since our 2019 inception. 
  
• We received over 300 applications from startup companies with 54 of those applicants selected to participate in pre-pitch meetings. This resulted in 9 investments being made and 4 new portfolio compa…

Today, we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Okeanos. Centered around a joint vision of supporting more female-founded startups and making venture and angel investing more accessible, Citrine and Okeanos will join forces to fund more women entrepreneurs and expand investment opportunities for women nationwide. 

Okeanos, formerly Riverbend Capital, is a venture capital firm consisting of 100+ members nationwide that invests in early and growth stage technology company. They are comm…

Investing isn't just about crunching numbers; it's about trusting your gut and navigating the intricate dance of intuition and data. In a Citrine Angels workshop held last month at Refraction, Kate Byrne and Viola Llewellyn, co-founders of The Tulle-Box, shared how the very attributes for which women are often critiqued can be power tools when it comes to investing. Having the confidence and wisdom to put them to work to make savvy, positive investments is why female investor’s portfolios often …

Last month, Arlington Economic Development (AED) held a panel discussion at the National Landing Experience Center, focused on getting venture ready. Powered by Citrine Angels, this was the second installment of the “Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Series,” which kicked off this past spring with a packed house to discuss if venture capital is right for you. Learn more about that here.

Citrine Angels Executive Board member and Dealflow Chair Michelle Olenoski moderated the convers…

Aspiring and newer angel investors often ask for the best strategies for angel investing, as well as how to make a great ROI. With this idea in mind, Citrine Angels held a panel discussion on Investment Strategies and Portfolio Construction, featuring experts from Blu Ventures, Angel Capital Association and New Dominion Angels.

One of the exciting aspects of angel investing is that investors make decisions themselves. Decisions can be rational, emotionally driven based on what resonates, or bot…

On March 5, Arlington Economic Development (AED) kicked off its “Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Series” powered by Citrine Angels (Citrine). Held at Northeastern University’s Arlington campus, it was standing-room-only as entrepreneurs and investors packed the space to hear leading fund managers provide valuable insights on the pros and cons of accepting venture capital. 

Aurelia Flores, co-founder of Citrine and an Investment Director at Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporat…

Citrine Angels hosted its first event of 2024 on January 23 at HeraHub DC. Members and their guests connected for an informative session on the benefits and drawbacks of forming an LLC for investment purposes. The panel was moderated by member Lisa Conners, an executive coach and owner of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting. Featured panelists included Susan Velasco, vice president of product management at Capital One; Sarah Moore Johnson, founding partner of estate planning firm Birchstone Moor…

2023 was a banner year for Citrine Angels! So many exciting opportunities have come our way, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you – members, sponsors, community supporters, and entrepreneurs alike.

We gained more than 25 new members, with our membership total surpassing 60 women. Our members come from as far away as Oregon and as close by as Washington, DC. Each and every one is a dynamic woman investor who contributes to our network by participating in pitch meetings and social even…

Citrine Angels is included in a new groundbreaking documentary highlighting the need to support female founded startups!

In the realm of angel investing, where emerging entrepreneurs seek financial support from experienced backers, there's frequently an aspiration to unearth the next groundbreaking venture. Angel investors play an essential part in fostering startups, and within the domain of angel investing, an increasing awareness has emerged that diversity and inclusivity are vital elements …