About the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC)

What is the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC)?

The SDAC is an 8-month cycle that connects angel investors and entrepreneurs. The overarching goal is to activate new angel investors by providing a learn-by-doing environment resulting in one or more scalable startup investments. 

The first four months (starting in October) are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs solidify their foundations and become more investment-worthy. This effort wraps up with the SDAC application deadline in January. Since the E-Track is free and available virtually, we invite you to join us, wherever you are in the world!

The applications become the study material for new investors. The investors evaluate and analyze the applications for the next three months (starting in January). They work together to narrow the number of contenders until they identify a winner and runners up at the finale and investors pool their funds to invest $200,000* in the winning company. 

Angels used to say there are not enough good deals. Entrepreneurs used to say there aren’t enough active investors. The SDAC has eclipsed that catch-22 and now focuses on ‘getting to yes’ a mindset, a culture, and a philosophy that improves deal flow, strengthens the ecosystem, and activates more angel investment. 

*Actual amount invested depends on the total dollars raised. Historically, investors have exceeded both the investment amount and number of companies funded.

Entrepreneurs

There are two paths for entrepreneurs. If you’re just starting out, the E-Track is a great place to be. The fall series starts in September and participants will have weekly events, access to 1:1 coaching, and opportunities to practice pitching- all at no cost! If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to join the E-Track see the Events page.

More advanced companies can pick and choose from the E-Track events or jump right to the application to compete at the SDAC. See the Apply page for more information.