A signature student-led angel network
Orange Business Angel Network
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OBAN is a an angel investing program that includes a course, where Whitman students learn how to evaluate early-stage companies, conduct due diligence on actual startups and work directly with Syracuse University-affiliated angel investors and entrepreneurs. OBAN will be where Syracuse innovation meets investment.
Mission:
Provide students an authentic experiential learning opportunity that connects Syracuse University angel investors with early-stage affiliated startups.
Vision:
To create a leading angel network that benefits students, entrepreneurs and the broader Syracuse University community.
Goals:
Support Syracuse University entrepreneurs, foster student and alumni engagement, and develop a sustainable angel network.
Dual Mission as A Differentiator
Education
- Hands on experiential program integrated with academic course
- Experts in startup finance will lead
- Students:
- Conduct due diligence
- Lead pre-pitch discussions with angels
- Organize pitch sessions (select times/year)
Investment
- Entrepreneurs:
- Orange-affiliated early-stage companies in the U.S.
- Investors:
- Orange-affiliated, SEC accredited investors
- Supportive angels who will act as mentors to students and founders
- Deal Structure:
- Seed round investments (<$10M valuation, raised <$2M)
- Negotiated between angels and founders
- SU does not take ownership position
OBAN Impact
Seed Stage Support for Syracuse University connected entrepreneurs
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Student Engagement
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Leverage Syracuse University network to impact learning
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Key Principles
No pooled funding or syndicate
Investment and term decisions are independent of SU
OBAN match making service
No management fee or carry
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