Investor Benefits

We are currently accepting new investors. If you are an accredited investor in the Central Pennsylvania region, please consider joining us. Please read on to learn more about the benefits that come with MI-12 Ventures membership.

Strong Financial Returns

The most attractive incentive for angel investing is outstanding financial returns. Studies show than an angel portfolio earns a 28% annual return on average*.   Another attractive factor is the ability to add value to investments through mentoring, coaching and sharing expertise and contacts.  We are activley engaged in the companies we invest in.

Recognizing the benefits of aggregating capital and resources, an increasing number of angels are investing as groups. As a member of an angel group, investors realize many benefits not available to individual angels. As a member of MI-12 Ventures, you will have access to unique benefits that come with being a member of one of the most vibrant angel networks in the country.

Flexibility and Control

MI-12 Venture members have the freedom to create their own portfolios. Each member has the choice to opt into an investment after they’ve had the opportunity to attend entrepreneur presentations and review due diligence. Investors are encouraged to actively participate through MI-12 Ventures to improve individual and group results. The management services provided by MI-12 Ventures LLC minimizes work and maximizes the benefits for investors.

Expertise

MI-12 Ventures is guided by a strong and experienced team that brings years of expertise from their respective fields to the deal identification, screening, due diligence and management processes. MI-12 Ventures members are some of the most successful and influential business leaders in the region and bring their expertise to the investment process.

Excellent Deal Flow

Leveraging our strong relationships with industry organizations, colleagues, other angel groups, and members’ individual networks results in some of the country’s best deal flow.  We work with angel groups in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, State college, NY, NJ principally to share opportunities, (syndication) that we find attractive.  We also work with many of the Universities ( Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, Pitt, Temple, U Penn, Hopkins, Univ of MD), as well as numerous medical center and teaching hospitals in the area.  We have also recently begun conversations with Life Science Greenhouses in PA and MD to tap into opportunities there as well.

Thorough Due Diligence

Aggregating resources allows us to leverage members’ expertise and other angel group experience to perform thorough due diligence on investments and reduce investment risk.

Diversification

Investing as a group allows you access to investment options that you may not individually have access, greater clout with a larger aggregate dollar amount invested, potential board or observer position and to better diversify your angel portfolio and mitigate risk.

Favorable Deal Terms

A larger capital pool means greater leverage during negotiations, translating directly to more favorable valuations and deal terms.

Membership process

If you are interested in angel investing we recommend that you attend two meetings of MI-12 Ventures to experience the process.  If after attending the meetings you wish to become a member contact Joseph Hackett at Joe@YorkAngelInvestors.com for the membership application and an explanation of fees of membership.

Learning and Networking

As members of the Angel Capital Association, Pennsylvania Angel Network our ability to tap into vast pools of experience to complement our skill sets is a significant advantage of membership in MI-12 Ventures.  Coupled with our growing connections around the east coast and country provide members the opportunity to meet and share expertise. Expand your network with some of the most successful professionals and entrepreneurs in the region.