Alliance for Southern California Innovation

The Alliance directly supports leaders and stakeholders to nurture and grow the SoCal innovation ecosystem through programs that drive collaboration and economic development, with specific focus on connecting early-stage startups (Seed and Series A) with institutional capital and facilitating research commercialization.

Check Size

$120K - $200M

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Investment Thesis

The Alliance for SoCal Innovation operates as a non-profit ecosystem connector rather than a traditional VC firm. Their philosophy centers on removing friction from the innovation economy by facilitating strategic relationships between founders, investors, corporations, and research institutions across Southern California. They believe in democratizing access to capital and resources, particularly for founders who might be historically overlooked, by leveraging their deep network and acting as a trusted matchmaker.

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