Georgetown Angel Investor Network
3604 O Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
Overview
We help amplify the Georgetown start-up ecosystem with an innovative and inclusive angel investing network that engages and leverages the power of the diverse and global Georgetown alumni community. The Georgetown Angel Investor Network (GAIN) fosters an entrepreneurial relationship with alumni, current faculty and investors. By providing this connection, investors have access to innovative, early-stage companies. Georgetown-affiliated entrepreneurs also benefit from smart capital an mentorship. GAIN is the only official Georgetown University investor network. The network works in partnership with university-wide entrepreneurial efforts, including the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative (GEI) in the McDonough School of Business. GAIN is an alumni volunteer-run organization affiliated with the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Alliance (GEA) and overseen by the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA). Th network remains committed to the university’s Jesuit values and to the mission of Georgetown University Alumni Association. Launched in early 2019, GAIN already champions an active alumni investor group and robust deal flow. We are regularly seeking new investors, budding start-ups, and passionate volunteers. Our priority is to support the Georgetown start-up ecosystem with an angel investing platform that engages and leverages the power of the diverse and global Georgetown alumni community. Ultimately, we hope to serve as a resource to create, deepen, and exchange knowledge.
- Total investments
- 3
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 0
Sector focus
- Finance
- Financial Services
Investment portfolio
- Hiveclass
Participated · Seed · Feb 2025
Hiveclass hosts online courses for K-12 students covering fitness, sports, dance, yoga, nutrition, mindfulness and self-defense through short-form videos paired with quizzes. Educators access a teacher portal to view students and quiz answers, and the platform can be used to earn P.E. credits outside of class. Hiveclass markets primarily to public schools and libraries and says it aligns with national standards from SHAPE America. The company partners with more than 80 educational institutions and has over 13,000 students and teachers on the platform. Financially, Hiveclass has generated more than $2 million in revenue and expects an additional $1 million by next month; it is also exploring licensing agreements as an additional revenue stream. Product roadmaps include enhanced teacher-portal features, product development, and new services for students with special needs. Hiveclass is a New York-based mobile platform that provides kids access to original athlete-led training videos across sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, dance and self-defense. The platform also offers supplemental content on resilience, confidence building and other wellness topics. Content can be accessed remotely at home, on the field, or elsewhere, and the product includes a social-emotional learning component that fosters community-building within each sport and activity group. The company is led by co-founders Joe Titus (CEO) and Paul Suhr (CPO). Hiveclass is partnering with schools, libraries and other youth-serving institutions to expand access to top-tier sports training and physical education. It plans to use newly raised capital to accelerate growth and expand operations, team and product.
- Pacto
Participated · Seed · Apr 2023
Pacto builds a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform with integrated payments tailored to restaurants and bars. Its software offers a range of payment options and tools to help merchants manage operations and increase revenue and tips. The company said it will use the new funding to accelerate growth and continue developing market-leading products for small merchants. Pacto has stated a goal of winning the Mexican point-of-sale market for the restaurant industry. The seed financing brings Pacto's total raised to $6 million and was announced in March 2023. Pacto was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in the U.S. with an office in Mexico City.
- AutoSled
Participated · Series A · Mar 2022
Autosled operates a digital marketplace for vehicle shipment, offering enclosed and open door-to-door transport for dealers, auctioneers, brokers, and individuals. Its platform provides custom price quotes, secure online payments, electronic accounting and invoicing, online scheduling, verified transporter insurance, a vetted network, real-time GPS tracking, and instant communication with transporters. The company aims to streamline vehicle moving processes and optimize the platform using location intelligence and next-generation logistical systems. John Stewart was appointed to the board to support product roadmap work on location intelligence, and former Tesla executive Leon Keshishian joined as CEO, supporting operational execution. Autosled completed a $5 million Series A led by Lyndon Rive with participation from Andrew Leto's Arcturus Venture, Dave Baggett, and the Georgetown Angel Investor Network. This round brings Autosled’s total capital raised to more than $7 million as it continues to expand its nationwide network of auto haulers and dispatchers.
Team
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