Who Are We?
Brown Girl Angels is a global collective of South Asian female angel investors, VC’s and founders.
We invest in companies across all verticals that are raising seed to series A rounds and have at least one South Asian female founder.
Our vision is a world where female founders are funded equitably. Brown Girl Angels' mission is to foster more inclusive access to resources by building the leading global ecosystem of South Asian female angel investors, VCs and founders and tapping into the immense potential of South Asian women’s investable capital.
Exclusive Access. Elevated Connections.
Enriching Opportunities.
Invest.
Access angel investing courses, VC led workshops, angel invest in brown girl led deal flow, share your expertise.
Connection.
Foster connections with like-minded high net worth South Asian women, attend exclusive member experiences and retreats, enjoy discounted wellness offerings.
Network
Invest in high-quality South Asian female-led deal flow with VC-led due diligence.
“Empowerment is not about waiting for opportunities. It’s about creating them. Brown Girl Angels is doing this by introducing South Asian women to angel investing and to the opportunity to fund brown girl founders building scalable, profitable companies.”
“Brown Girl Angels is the angel collective that is long overdue in the South Asian community. The angel and venture ecosystem needs representation on both sides of the table - by the decision makers funding startups and the founders building them. We are proud to be a Brown Girl Angels portfolio company.”
Be A Brown Girl Bold or A Brown Girl Bloom
Biodata
This isn’t your matchmaker aunty’s profile! Please fill out a comprehensive application to help the BGA team get to know your investment preferences.
Chai And Chat
Within a week, you'll receive an email to schedule a one-on-one conversation with Bhargavi Varma, CEO and Founder of Brown Girl Angels. This meeting helps us ensure alignment and answer any questions you may have.
Namaste
Following the conversation, you will receive a Dealum membership link to complete your registration and process the annual membership fee.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis to maintain sustainable growth and a high value in return for BGA members.
Annual membership renewals are upon review of prior year participation to ensure that Brown Girl Angels remains a high-value membership.
The BGA Bold membership is $1001 USD. The BGA Bloom membership is $701 USD.
Be A Brown Girl Angel
Join an ecosystem of South Asian women shifting the narrative to one where we elevate each other through investment, information, and access.
BGA Bold
Open to accredited investors only
- ➪ Complimentary Access to Angel Investing Course
- ➪ Minimum $10,000 Check Size
- ➪ Bold Angels First Look Access to Global, Premium South Asian Female Founder Deal Flow
- ➪ Commit to Investing, Knowledge Sharing, and Networking
- ➪ Invest Individually Or Through Investment Entities
- ➪ Commit to Attending Pitches by Brown Girl-Led Startups
- ➪ Commit to Being an Active Member
- ➪ By Invite Only, Bold Angels Experiences. Select BGA Bloom Experiences
BGA Bloom
Open to accredited investors only
- ➪ Access to Angel Investing Course With Additional $95 Fee
- ➪ Under $10,000 Check Size
- ➪ SPV/RUV Accessible Deal Flow. Access to Bold Angels Deal Flow On SPV Only
- ➪ Commit to Knowledge Sharing and Networking
- ➪ Commit to Attending Pitches by Brown Girl-Led Startups
- ➪ Commit to Being an Active Member
- ➪ Exclusive BGA Bloom Experiences
Are You A Brown Girl In Venture Capital or Finance?
Imagine a community where private dinners, Chaat and Chai experiences, desi discounts, and curated gatherings are just the beginning. We’re creating a space that’s as inspiring, relatable, and authentic as the voices within it.
BGA VC is for South Asian women with a minimum of 1 year of current work experience in venture capital or finance.
What’s inside the BGA VC Membership?
➪ Foster connections through BGA VC experiences and select access to Bloom and Bold experiences.
➪ Knowledge sharing and mentorship with angels and founders through workshops.
➪ Angel invest optionally in accordance with meeting employer requirements/conflicts.
➪ Support on non-compete due diligence deals.
➪ Access to BGA’s South Asian female founder deal flow.
➪ Also included: comparing notes on what it’s like being a brown woman in VC spaces these days 😉
Upcoming Courses
If you've been curious about angel investing but didn't know where to start – this is your chance.
South Asian Women And Angel Investing
Join a moderated discussion between Bhargavi Varma, Founder of Brown Girl Angels and Rupa Popat, Founder and Managing Partner, Araya Ventures. We will cover the cultural, risk tolerance, impact and returns profile as it relates to Angel Investing and South Asian women.
Brown Girl Angels: Learn To Angel Invest
Join us in a room of like-minded, inspiring South Asian women as we learn together about angel investing. Led by Rupa Popat of Araya Ventures, this virtual half‑day course on topics like deal flow and due diligence and more will get you started on your angel journey!
Discussion on South Asian Women and Investing (30 Minutes)
Half Day Virtual Angel Investing Course (4 Hours)
Rupa's Journey: Investing in Brown Girl Beauty (30 Minutes)
Join us in a room of like-minded, inspiring South Asian women as we learn together about angel investing. Led by Rupa Popat of Araya Ventures, this virtual three part course on topics like deal flow and due diligence and more will get you started on your angel journey!
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