We make it easy for everyone to invest

The Bruin Angels is an investor network under the UCLA Alumni Association. Our mission is to support the UCLA entrepreneurial ecosystem by bringing Bruin alumni to bear as angel investors deploying capital for UCLA’s most promising startup companies.

We provide regular events meant to source investment, facilitate learning about angel investing and create opportunities for Bruin Angels to connect both with one another, other local angel groups and Bruin-led startup companies.

Members

Bruin Angels is always looking for new members to expand our circle. We hope that you’ll join us to enrich the UCLA ecosystem. Please apply for membership.

Companies Seeking Funding

Entrepreneurs Apply Now

If you are an Entrepreneur seeking funding, please apply to be reviewed by the Bruin Angels using the button below.  

Leadership

Matt Sferrazza
President
Rod Ponce
Vice President
Vinnie Shahzad
Treasurer
David Franklin
Marketing Chair
Marion Patricio
Membership Chair
Brija Johnson
Campus Relations Chair

Our Partners

Events

UC-Wide Born in California Investor Demo Day

UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation 5270 California Avenue, Irvine, CA, United States

On behalf of the University of California system, I am thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you and your firm to attend our annual Born in California® Investor Demo […]

UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase

UCLA Anderson School of Management 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, United States

The UCLA Innovation Showcase is an invite-only pitch event spotlighting startups from across the UCLA innovation ecosystem, including from the School of Engineering, UCLA Health, Magnify at CNSI and more. […]