Reed Smith LLP® presents Wingz™ Become an Angel Investor by TCVN™ hosted at The Cove at UCI
WINGZ™ | Become an Angel Investor
Learn. Invest. Build the Future.
Presented by Reed Smith LLP
📅 Spring 2026 Cohort | Orange County, CA
✨ Ready to Make an Impact with Your Capital?
WINGZ™ is TCVN’s signature angel investor onboarding program—created for high-net-worth individuals who want to fuel the next generation of Orange County startups and learn how to invest in early-stage companies with clarity and confidence.
This 6-week guided experience gives aspiring and first-time angel investors the skills, access, and support to become startup investors—while collaborating with a cohort of peers and making real investment decisions.
🚀 What You'll Experience
Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn to:
✅ Build your personal investment thesis
✅ Understand startup financials, term sheets, and cap tables
✅ Conduct due diligence as a team
✅ Hear live pitches from vetted founders
✅ Make a direct investment through TCVN’s Fund of Founders
The program culminates in a live pitch finale, where YOU and your cohort will vote to invest in one or more fundable startups.
🧠 Who Should Join
This program is designed for:
High-net-worth individuals ready to diversify with impact
Entrepreneurs, executives & business owners seeking to pay it forward
Professionals curious about angel investing, VC, or startup ecosystems
Anyone who believes great startups deserve local capital
No previous angel investing experience required. Just curiosity, capacity, and commitment.
💰 Investment & Commitment
6-Week Program Fee: TBA (includes investment allocation into TCVN’s Fund of Founders + admin fees)
Time Commitment: Weekly 2-hour evening sessions (virtual + in-person hybrid)
Finale: Live pitch night in front of the investor cohort and community
🌎 Why WINGZ?
Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) has helped thousands of early-stage founders across SoCal become fundable. WINGZ™ brings that same founder-first energy to investors—building a stronger ecosystem from both sides of the table.
This isn’t theory. It’s real-world investing, guided by experts and backed by community.
🔥 Limited Spots Available
Join the Spring 2026 Cohort and be part of a movement to empower local innovation. Applications open soon.
Got Questions?
Email us at fundablefounders@tcvn.org