KANSAS CITY, MO – May 30, 2025 – The Angel Capital Association (ACA) is proud to announce the continuation of its valued partnership with VentureWell, a long-standing leader in cultivating science- and technology-based innovation. This renewed collaboration reaffirms both organizations’ shared commitment to empowering early-stage entrepreneurs and expanding the impact of the angel investment community. 

“ACA is thrilled to reaffirm our strong relationship with VentureWell as they continue to be a thought leader in the community as an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder extraordinaire,” said Pat Gouhin, CEO of the Angel Capital Association. “They have a vast portfolio of offerings that enrich the community for all stakeholders, and ACA is pleased to be able to expand their outreach across the world through our partnership with them.” 

Together, ACA and VentureWell will continue to amplify support for early-stage science-backed startups, drive the development of impactful innovation, and bring robust mentorship and investment opportunities to the forefront of the entrepreneurial landscape. 

“We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the Angel Capital Association,” said Christina Tamer, Vice President, Ventures at VentureWell. “Together, our partnership enables us to bring best-in-class mentorship to the VentureWell network of entrepreneurs, as well as an opportunity to strengthen and grow the angel investment community with high-potential science-backed startups.” 

This partnership underscores ACA’s mission to connect, support, and elevate angel investors through meaningful collaborations that bring real-world impact and global scale. 

About Angel Capital Association (ACA) 

The Angel Capital Association is the world’s largest association of angel investors, representing the most prolific source of early-stage capital globally. With members deploying over $650 million annually in early-stage investments, ACA provides critical resources, professional development, and community to help investors make smart investment decisions while fueling the innovation economy. 

About VentureWell 

VentureWell is dedicated to cultivating a pipeline of inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are driven to solve the world’s biggest challenges. By fostering collaboration among academic institutions, research labs, and entrepreneurs, VentureWell helps science- and technology-based innovators turn their ideas into scalable solutions with global impact.