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CAV Angels

CAV Angels

Charlottesville, Virginiacavangels.com

Overview

CAV Angels is a non-profit, angel investor and educational network that connects startups with a strong affiliation to the University of Virginia (UVA) to its network of over 160 UVA-affiliated angel investors. The group focuses on facilitating investment in early-stage growth companies, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors, that are seeking Seed or Series A funding. In addition to providing capital, CAV Angels offers mentorship and educational programming to both entrepreneurs and its investor members. Investments are typically made via a special purpose LLC formed when there is a minimum of $250,000 of cumulative investor interest from the members.

Portfolio Companies

25

Investments

CAV Angels investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Avant GenomicsMay 2026SeedCo-investor
HardshellApr 2026GrantCo-investor
HardshellFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Liquet Medical Inc.May 2025SeedCo-investor
Vendera TechnologiesApr 2025SeedCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCharlottesville, Virginia
Year FoundedN/A

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