Overview
Capital. Education. Mentorship.
The Wharton Alumni Angel Network (WAAN) is a professional network fostering an entrepreneurial community backed by the strength of the Penn and Wharton alumni network across the world. The Wharton School is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania and has a worldwide network of over 100,000 alumni spread across 153 countries. The Wharton Alumni Angel Network is not only a facilitator of seed capital flows, but also a place where knowledge and experience are created, deepened and exchanged. We help entrepreneurs spark great ideas into remarkable new ventures and investors the opportunity to enhance their returns through:
WAAN is also proud to be a member of Angel Capital Association (ACA) providing angel investors a varied list of benefits through WAAN's membership with ACA. The boards of the local chapters will work with angel members to facilitate access.
The Wharton Alumni Angel Network (WAAN) is a professional network fostering an entrepreneurial community backed by the strength of the Penn and Wharton alumni network across the world. The Wharton School is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania and has a worldwide network of over 100,000 alumni spread across 153 countries. The Wharton Alumni Angel Network is not only a facilitator of seed capital flows, but also a place where knowledge and experience are created, deepened and exchanged. We help entrepreneurs spark great ideas into remarkable new ventures and investors the opportunity to enhance their returns through:
- Developing and building relationships around investment opportunities
- Learning about angel investing and discover the tools needed to become a better investor
- Connecting with exceptional mentors
- Being a trusted, go-to destination for capital, advisory, or educational needs
WAAN is also proud to be a member of Angel Capital Association (ACA) providing angel investors a varied list of benefits through WAAN's membership with ACA. The boards of the local chapters will work with angel members to facilitate access.
Our Goals
We seek to:
- Surface high quality, early stage investment opportunities for Wharton and Penn alumni angel investors
- Provide opportunities to partner experienced mentors with rising entrepreneurs to accelerate their business
- Deliver world class programming, events and angel education resources. Through our programs and resources, we aim to groom novice investors while enhancing the investment experience of more experienced alumni angels
Legal Disclaimer:
The Wharton Alumni Angel Network is not a fund, broker, clearinghouse, or any other form of investment advisor. It is not registered, authorized or regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Any information distributed by the Network or its representatives is for information purposes only and is not intended to be, and is not, an endorsement or recommendation with respect to any investments. Provision of information does not constitute an endorsement of the accuracy or adequacy of the information. Potential or actual investors are responsible for obtaining the necessary information for evaluating the merits and risks of an investment, as well as engaging their own investment advisors.
Potential or actual investors understand that angel investing entails significant risks and may result in a complete loss of investment. The Wharton Alumni Angel Network, the local chapter of the Wharton Alumni Angel Network or the Wharton School are not responsible for, and shall have no liability for, any investment decisions.
