Comparison · 10 material differences
New York Angels vs Portfolia
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Verified September 2026
Investment community
Verified September 2026 New York Angels
Accredited investors in the New York area, typically operating executives, successful entrepreneurs and financial or medical professionals
Investment community
Portfolia
Accredited investors, predominantly women, who want to invest in venture funds and take part in the diligence process rather than write individual angel cheques
What the records say
- Accredited-investor status: New York Angels: Members must be accredited investors according to SEC rules; Portfolia: All investors in Portfolia funds must be accredited investors: income of $200,000+ for the last two years and expected forward, or $300,000+ with a spouse, or net assets excluding the home of $1 million.
- Gender: New York Angels: No published gender; Portfolia: Funds are designed by and for women; the FAQ states men are welcome to invest.
- Annual dues: New York Angels: Reported annual membership dues. New York Angels does not publish dues on its own membership pages; the figure comes from a company database profile and is repeated in third-party guides. Could not be independently verified.; Portfolia: There are no membership dues. Participation is through a fund commitment rather than a subscription..
Side by side
| New York Angels | Portfolia | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Investment community | Investment community |
| Founded | 2004 (New York Angels describes itself as one of the oldest angel organisations in the country and a charter member of the Angel Capital Association.) | Not documented |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | San Mateo, United States |
| Geographic footprint | New York City, investing primarily in early-stage companies in the New York region | Investors in 48 US states and 20 countries; funds invest principally in US companies |
| Members | 135as of September 2026 | 2,200as of September 2026 |
| Chapters | Single-city group with no chapters. | No chapters; the organisation is structured around funds |
| Primary audience | Accredited investors in the New York area, typically operating executives, successful entrepreneurs and financial or medical professionals | Accredited investors, predominantly women, who want to invest in venture funds and take part in the diligence process rather than write individual angel cheques |
| Typical member | Members are accredited investors from operating, entrepreneurial, financial and medical backgrounds. The group looks for entrepreneurial success, operating experience, professional networks and a willingness to do collaborative due diligence. | Investors are accredited under SEC rules and span people new to venture and experienced investors. The community is designed by and for women, though the FAQ states men are welcome. Average commitment is about $35,000 per fund. |
| Qualification | ||
| Accredited-investor status | Members must be accredited investors according to SEC rulesverified September 2026 · source ↗ | All investors in Portfolia funds must be accredited investors: income of $200,000+ for the last two years and expected forward, or $300,000+ with a spouse, or net assets excluding the home of $1 millionQuoted from the Portfolia FAQverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Gender | No published gender | Funds are designed by and for women; the FAQ states men are welcome to investNot an exclusionverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Invitation required | Sometimes | No |
| Sponsor required | Not documented | No |
| Application process | Prospective members submit an inquiry through the form linked from the membership page. A membership committee reviews applications on a stated holistic basis, weighing entrepreneurial success, operating experience, professional networks and willingness to take part in collaborative evaluation and due diligence. New York Angels does not publish interview steps, sponsorship requirements or a decision timetable. | Prospective investors complete an online form or book an introductory call with the investor relations team, then commit to an open fund. Accredited-investor status is required. Funds close when subscribed, and some are marked as accepting only larger commitments once near capacity. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. The group states only that its membership committee takes a holistic approach to application review. | Not publicly disclosed. Access is limited by fund capacity rather than by a selection committee. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | Reported annual membership dues. New York Angels does not publish dues on its own membership pages; the figure comes from a company database profile and is repeated in third-party guides. Could not be independently verified.verified September 2026 · source ↗ | There are no membership dues. Participation is through a fund commitment rather than a subscription.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Annual | Fund life of up to seven years per commitment |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Not publicly disclosed; screening and pitch sessions run through the year | Monthly live pitch calls with founders, plus investing classes and events |
| Peer forums | Member-led screening and due diligence teams; investments are made individually rather than through a pooled fund | Each fund is led by domain expert partners; investors may join due diligence at the level they choose |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Self-directed; the platform states investors participate according to available time and expertise |
| Organized as | Event-focused | Virtual, Cohort-based, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | Partial | Partial |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | Not documented | Yes |
| Online community | Not documented | Yes |
| Member directory | Yes | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Partial | Yes |
| Leadership development | No | Partial |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | No | No |
| Family programming | No | No |
| Spouse and partner programming | No | No |
| Next-generation programming | No | No |
| Investment discussions | Yes | Yes |
| Investment opportunities | Yes | Yes |
| Philanthropic component | No | Partial |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | Low | Medium |
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