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About Us
The Chicago Booth Angels Network of Chicago and New York (CBAN Chicago & New York ) is a nonprofit, affinity organization founded and run by alumni of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The group is part of the global Chicago Booth Angels Network.
The Chicago Booth Angels of Chicago and Chicago Booth Angels of New York began operating as one organization in 2024. The combined organization strengthens the University of Chicago alumni community around angel investing, while leveraging the investment power from the two largest alumni hubs of Chicago and New York, and sourcing entrepreneurial ideas from a large geographical area east of the Mississippi.
We believe early-stage companies need smart angels and high-caliber investors to bring capital, expertise, and valuable connections. We exist to support innovative ideas, provide quality education and learning opportunities to our University of Chicago alumni and affiliate members, and promote the Chicago Booth brand.
Membership
Membership is open to all alumni and affiliates of the University of Chicago who are accredited investors. Whether you have been investing in early-stage companies for years or you want to find out more about how to get started (or even whether you should get started), we invite you to become a member.
As a benefit of your membership, you will receive access to prospective companies’ pitch decks and information prior to events, as well as member-only invitations to social, networking, and educational events throughout the year.
Startups
Entrepreneurs are always welcome to attend our pitch events.
Startups that apply to us do not have to be affiliated with the University of Chicago. We accept applications during our open application cycles throughout the year.
Applications for our Spring 2024 Pitch Event are now open. Please use this google form https://forms.gle/5VwoLrKMPASPyLGv9 to submit your information. Application window closes on April 29th, 2024.
Join our mailing list
If you’re interested in staying updated on upcoming events, please follow us on Linked-in @Chicago Booth Angels Network of Chicago & New York for the most recent information.
Upcoming Events
May 1, 2024 – Member-Only Lunch (registration via Club Express Account)
June 12, 2024 – CBANC Pitch/Demo Day
October 9, 2024 – CBANC Pitch/Demo Day
For more events, please visit here
CBAN Chicago & New York Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct here
Leadership
Greg Thomas
Jacqueline Horwitz
Companies
