Why WAAN?

Raise capital from seasoned angels

Whether you're actively raising capital now or preparing for the future, start building a relationship with our strong network of accredited investors from the Wharton and Penn alumni community.

Access exceptional advisors, mentors, and talent 

Get connected to some of the brightest stars in the industry. Through WAAN, you'll get access to amazing mentors, advisors, and maybe even your next potential hire.  

Showcase your company to a high impact community

Take advantage of our pitch sessions, educational events, and other avenues to showcase your company and vision. Get feedback, win business or generate buzz.

Applying To WAAN

Submit Your Application

The first step in getting your startup connected to WAAN is to fill out our quick and easy startup application.
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Get Selected

Your application will be vetted by our experienced screening committee and select companies will be invited for additional follow up.

Connect And Raise

If your startup is approved by our screening committee, we will find the most suitable medium to engage you with our membership base. 

Who Should Apply?

To be eligible for consideration you should be a startup actively looking to raise between $50,000 to $2 million. If you've raised prior funding it should have been from other angels or super angels. You should not have raised any institutional VC funding. If you have any questions regarding eligibility drop us a line at wan@whartonny.com