Chicago Booth Angels Network

Chicago Booth Angels Network (CBAN) is an angel investment network primarily founded and run by alumni of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, though membership is open to other accredited investors. The network operates through various regional chapters, including Chicago & New York, Silicon Valley, and Texas, which connect investors with entrepreneurs via pitch and educational events. The organization is considered "smart money," providing both capital and expertise to early-stage companies. Startups seeking funding are not required to have an affiliation with the University of Chicago. The network is an affinity organization and is not legally part of The University of Chicago.