A platform designed to lower the barrier to entry and expand access to angel investing. We curate the , the, and the that make angel investing approachable, human and impactful.
Consumer-facing founders are building the most culturally significant companies of our generation. Angel-backed startups are twice as likely to exit as non-angel-funded ones. We find them early.
(source: PitchBook 2024 — 13% exit rate for angel-backed vs. 6% for non-angel-funded)
(source: PitchBook 2024 — 13% exit rate for angel-backed vs. 6% for non-angel-funded)
Early adopters make up just 13.5% of all consumers. They call the market. The majority follows. We built the community around them.
(source: Everett Rogers' diffusion of innovations model)
(source: Everett Rogers' diffusion of innovations model)
The top 10% of angel investments generate all the returns. Pattern recognition, community, and knowing what to look for — that's what closes the gap.
(source: Angel Capital Association 2024)
(source: Angel Capital Association 2024)
Trusted by the people shaping what’s next
Proof
invest where culture (and capital) moves
From early-stage wellness brands to next-gen consumer platforms, HALO members get access to the companies defining the decade. Our network spans investors, founders, and creatives across industries all united by curiosity and conviction.
Halo is about bringing institutional-grade access to a multi-disciplinary group—curating the room I always wanted to be in. We use that reach to champion the founders building the future we want to live in.
Halo was built to give you killer deal flow and a seat at the table. We created this platform to bring together our incredible community of operators, creatives, builders and provide a space to connect, learn, dive deeper into building a portfolio for the brand-obsessed consumer.
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Trusted by the people shaping what’s next.
We co-invest alongside the most influential funds in consumer. Our members don't follow the smart money — they move with it.
Purpose
Because access
should feel human
We believe the smartest money comes from the most diverse rooms. That’s why we are breaking the lock on private markets. HALO gives you the hyper-curated deal flow, institutional-grade diligence, and community intelligence you need to invest with conviction—replacing closed circles with a clear path to the cap table.
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Difference
Building a room that reflects the future of wealth, not the history of it
i. Deal flow
Invest alongside institutional capital
A curated stream of venture-backed, pre-vetted consumer companiesselected for traction, cultural relevance, and founders who understand the power of consumers on their cap table.
ii. Education
Simplifying the seemingly complex.
Self-paced lessons that break down angel investing into digestible insights, grounded in real-world case studies and created by those actively building and investing in what’s next.
iii. Community
Benefit from the Halo Effect
Join a diverse group of operators, builders, and creatives across industries, collectively backing brands at the cultural forefront.
Existence
Angel investing is shifting & Cultural capital moves markets as much as financial capital
We sit at this intersection, where taste becomes an asset class and early adopters become early investors.
The Best Asset Class You (Probably) Aren't In
Angel Investor Networks vs. VC Funds: How to Access Tier 1 Deal Flow
The "Mini-VC" Mindset: How to Hack the Math of Early-Stage Investing
The Changing Face of Wealth: Why the "Old Boys Club" is Bad Business
The Best Asset Class You (Probably) Aren't In
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Beyond the Check: What Top Founders Actually Look for in an Angel Investor
The Changing Face of Wealth: Why the "Old Boys Club" is Bad Business
How to Become an Angel Investor: Why Your Consumer Instinct is Your Best Asset
News
Kiss Beauty Group Acquires Cool Girl Nail Brand Chillhouse
January 6, 2026
Chillhouse, the cult New York nail and wellness brand, has been acquired by Kiss Beauty Group — with founder Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton staying on as CEO and the SoHo flagship intact. A new chapter for one of our portfolio's most iconic names.
News
Angel Reese and Musician Rema Invest in Skincare Brand Topicals
January 7, 2026
Topicals founder Olamide Olowe closed a new funding round with WNBA star Angel Reese and musician Rema — choosing investors who, in her words, "control culture." The brand has sold over one million eye patches and is now in five countries.
News
Superpower Raises $30 Million
April 22, 2025
Superpower raised a $30M Series A led by Forerunner Ventures to launch what it's calling the world's first health super-app — combining comprehensive biomarker testing with AI-powered health insights. The platform had 150,000 people on its waitlist before it even launched.
News
alice mushrooms: FUTURE50 2026
February 5, 2026
Alice Mushrooms raised an oversubscribed $8M Series A led by NewBound Venture Capital, with participation from Unilever Ventures and DJ and producer Tiësto. With wholesale distribution growing 250% and entry into 1,300 new stores, functional chocolate just went mainstream.
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How an olive oil entrepreneur found success by emulating Ralph Lauren
July 1, 2025
Brightland launched an everyday olive oil line available at Whole Foods nationwide, backed by a Series A that brought total funding to $15 million — expanding from a beloved gifting brand into a year-round kitchen staple. Founder Aishwarya Iyer spent three years getting it right.
Learn
developed lessons with the same rigor investors bring to boardrooms
The Halo curriculum spans structured modules covering deal terms, financing instruments, KPIs, and unit economics, demystifying the language of private market investing in a way that actually sticks. Whether you're about to write your first check or you've written fifteen, the education here meets you where you are and takes you further.
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Member Spotlight
Hannah Bronfman
Creator, Angel Investor, Advisor
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Wellness Expert & Author
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Creator, Angel Investor, Advisor, Wellness Expert & Author
Hannah Bronfman
Creator, Angel Investor, Advisor
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Wellness Expert & Author
Nicole Angel
Private investor in beauty
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Health and wellness brands
Angel Ventures, Private investor in beauty, health and wellness brands
Nicole Angel
Private investor in beauty
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Health and wellness brands
Stacy Huggins Ryman
Entrepreneur, Advisor
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Exited Co-founder, MadHive
Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor / Exited Co-founder, MadHive
Stacy Huggins Ryman
Entrepreneur, Advisor
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Exited Co-founder, MadHive
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