AngelNV programme supporting first-time investor education
Nevada-based nonprofit StartUpNV recently launched its 2026 AngelNV investor education programme, designed to introduce new angel investors to early-stage investing while connecting them with high-potential Nevada startups.
In its 6th year, AngelNV is a structured, 13-week programme focused on hands-on investor education, real startup evaluation, and collaborative decision-making. The initiative supports Nevada’s economic diversification and job creation efforts and will culminate in a live, ‘Shark Tank’ – style pitch competition on 11th April, where selected Nevada startups will compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in early-stage investment and state-matched funding.
“StartUpNV and its AngelNV programme has led the way for growing the investor network in Nevada and educating entrepreneurs on building their companies, all helping to make Nevada a burgeoning hub for startups,” said Jeff Saling, executive director of StartUpNV. “We connect eager founders to life-changing venture capital, and remove barriers for new investors, all benefiting the state’s startup ecosystem.”
Saling noted that the first in the nation ‘Nevada Certified Investor’ (NCI) law enables more Nevadans to qualify to invest at lower minimum levels. As a result, the number of AngelNV investors increased by 47% and the amount invested rose by 60% during the 2024-2025 program cohort, which was the first time AngelNV benefited from the new law. AngelNV organisers believe similar success and growth will be seen this year as well.
“Angel investing is not for the ultra-rich anymore,” added Saling. “Our programmes are helping to build generational wealth for investors and entrepreneurs while also diversifying our state’s economy by creating a robust startup ecosystem, which is good for everyone.”
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