Citrine Angels hosted its first event of 2024 on January 23 at HeraHub DC. Members and their guests connected for an informative session on the benefits and drawbacks of forming an LLC for investment purposes. The panel was moderated by member Lisa Conners, an executive coach and owner of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting. Featured panelists included Susan Velasco, vice president of product management at Capital One; Sarah Moore Johnson, founding partner of estate planning firm Birchstone Moore LLC; and Yoli Martinez-Nadal, tax partner at CohnReznick.  As the discussion began, it was po ..read more

On March 5, Arlington Economic Development (AED) kicked off its “Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Series” powered by Citrine Angels (Citrine). Held at Northeastern University’s Arlington campus, it was standing-room-only as entrepreneurs and investors packed the space to hear leading fund managers provide valuable insights on the pros and cons of accepting venture capital.  Aurelia Flores, co-founder of Citrine and an Investment Director at Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), moderated a conversation with Shalanda Armstrong of 100KM Ventures; Seda Goff of Fli ..read more

Citrine Angels is included in a new groundbreaking documentary highlighting the need to support female founded startups! In the realm of angel investing, where emerging entrepreneurs seek financial support from experienced backers, there's frequently an aspiration to unearth the next groundbreaking venture. Angel investors play an essential part in fostering startups, and within the domain of angel investing, an increasing awareness has emerged that diversity and inclusivity are vital elements for unleashing the complete potential of innovation.  "Show Her the Money," which debuted last m ..read more

2023 was a banner year for Citrine Angels! So many exciting opportunities have come our way, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you – members, sponsors, community supporters, and entrepreneurs alike. We gained more than 25 new members, with our membership total surpassing 60 women. Our members come from as far away as Oregon and as close by as Washington, DC. Each and every one is a dynamic woman investor who contributes to our network by participating in pitch meetings and social events, helping lead Citrine behind the scenes, and spreading word of our commitment to lifting up women ..read more

CITRINE ANGELS INVESTS $1,000,000 IN FEMALE FOUNDED STARTUPS WASHINGTON, DC – October 19, 2023 - Citrine Angels (Citrine), the premiere female-focused angel investment nonprofit organization in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today the organization has invested more than $1 million USD in female founded companies since its inception in 2019. The investments, averaging more than $50,000 each, were made in 18 startups by more than 40 women, many of whom were first-time investors.  “Our organization aims to make investing more accessible for women, and hitting the $1 million milestone ..read more

DC Startup Week brings out the best of the best in the DMV’s investing ecosystem, and this year, Citrine Angels had a big announcement: over $1M invested in our portfolio companies. Cheering us on in the audience were Citrine creator Allyson Redpath, as well as our members, partners, and portfolio company founders, including Sarah Frimpong from Wellfound Foods and Julie Melnick from SkySquad.  Stephanie Marshall, Lisa Friedlander, and Allyson Redpath, co-founders of Citrine Angels, with our commemorative banner. But the announcement wasn’t the end of our day: immediately afterward, we la ..read more

On July 18, Citrine Angels hosted a happy hour and educational workshop at Hera Hub DC. Over 30 members and guests joined for an informative workshop from Dr. Louise Klein on “Assessing Entrepreneurial Leaders.” Citrine co-founder Allyson Redpath opened the event with a brief introduction to the history of Citrine Angels. Having moved here from New York and noticed women were sidelined in venture-backable angel investing, she created Citrine to give female founders and funders a space to grow and thrive. A front-page profile in the Washington Business Journal helped the organization take off a ..read more

Citrine is excited to once again partner with DC Startup Week, connecting investors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Join us on Thursday, October 19 for an afternoon focused on Female Founders and Funders, featuring a panel on Women Investing in Women, coordinated by us! There will be a happy hour immediately following the panel. Event Details: ? Oct. 19, 2023 ⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET ? International Square Conference Center, Washington, D.C. ? Click Here to Purchase Tickets to the Weeklong Event ?️ Enter CitrineAngels25 for 25% off ..read more

On April 19th, Citrine Angels, in partnership with Blu Venture Investors, held a happy hour and panel discussion at Refraction DC. Members gathered to learn more about the intricate processes that occur after an angel investment is made, including how to optimize taxes and how to stay engaged in follow-on rounds. The event was moderated by Citrine Board Member Dr. Kimberly Lumpkins, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Featured panelists included Kim Nguyen, Managing Partner of Brilliant Keypoint Investments, LLC, and Partner of the Innovations Investmen ..read more

Please join Citrine Angels for a workshop on July 18 featuring business psychologist Dr. Louise Yochee Klein. This event is open to members and those interested in learning more about Citrine Angels! Members are automatically registered, and others in the angel investment ecosystem can request an invitation by registering at this link. Assessing Entrepreneurial Leaders: Best Practices to Invest Smarter in People Ever wish you could better predict how successful entrepreneurs will be? Business Psychologist Dr. Louise Yochee Klein will lead a one-hour crash course workshop on assessing entrepren ..read more