Space Angels Network Announces "Founding Members" Leadership

Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:00am EDT
 
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  NEW YORK, NY, Jun 18 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Space Business Forum: New York -- Space Angels Network, LLC, a national
network of seed- and early-stage investors focused on aerospace-related
ventures, announced today its initial group of "Founding Members" --
individual accredited investors with significant experience in aerospace
ventures. Founding Members include:


--  Esther Dyson of EDventure Holdings (www.edventure.com) in New York;
--  Stephen Fleming of Atlanta Technology Angels (www.angelatlanta.com) in
    Georgia;
--  David S. Rose of New York Angels (www.newyorkangels.com) in New York;
    and
--  Ed Tuck of Falcon Fund (www.falconfund.com) in California.
    

    
"Since our Founding Members form the core of our organization by
actively helping with strategic advice, deal flow, and membership
recruitment, we sought individuals with extensive experience in both
angel investing and also aerospace ventures," said Guillermo Soehnlein,
founder and managing director of Space Angels Network. "They play a
critical leadership role in screening deals, conducting due diligence,
and negotiating terms. We value their time and commitment, and we look
forward to working with them as we grow our community of
aerospace-focused accredited investors."

    Dyson is an innovation visionary who is also a long-time supporter of
"Air/Space 2.0," investing in air and space startups while also organizing
the annual "Flight School" workshop for aerospace entrepreneurs and
investors. Fleming is the Chief Commercialization Officer for Georgia Tech
(http://innovate.gatech.edu/commercial) and an active supporter of the
"alternative space" industry. Rose is currently the founder and CEO of
Angelsoft (www.angelsoft.net) and an active investor in aerospace
ventures. Tuck is a serial inventor and entrepreneur in a variety of
technology and space industries, and he is currently invested in several
space and satellite ventures.

    "This is truly a much-needed step forward in the development of an
organized and vibrant community of active seed- and early-stage investors
focused on aerospace ventures," said Lon Levin, president of
SkySevenVentures and serial entrepreneur in space and new media, including
XM Satellite Radio. "Combining the expertise and firepower of these
Founding Members with the operational talents of the existing team will
further solidify Space Angels Network as the leading venue for
entrepreneurs and accredited investors to connect for aerospace
opportunities."

    More information about Space Angels Network and full profiles for all of
the Founding Members can be found at
www.spaceangelsnetwork.com/foundingmembers.php.

    About Space Angels Network, LLC

    Space Angels Network is a professionally managed national network of seed-
and early-stage investors focused on aerospace-related ventures. The
online platform allows members to find investment opportunities, to
connect with like-minded accredited investors and aerospace industry
experts across the U.S. and Canada, and to collaborate on due diligence
and deal negotiations. Through its extended strategic relationships with
venture capital firms, federal science and technology agencies, state
economic development organizations, research universities, incentive prize
organizations, and other partners, Space Angels Network creates a robust
ecosystem for both aerospace entrepreneurs and investors to connect for
seed- and early-stage financing. For more information, please visit
www.spaceangelsnetwork.com.

    

MEDIA CONTACT:
Brad Wills
Wills & Associates
(301) 346-7398
bwills@wills-pr.com

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