NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS
CONNECTING HAWKEYE INVESTORS TO HAWKEYE FOUNDERS
The Hawkeye Angel Network connects accredited investors from the University of Iowa community — alumni, faculty, staff, and friends — with the next generation of Hawkeye-built companies, helping founders secure the early capital they need to grow.
WHY IT MATTERS
A NETWORK BUILT ON HAWKEYE CONNECTIONS
Great companies need more than a good idea — they need capital, mentors, and people who believe in them early. The University of Iowa has a deep bench of alumni and friends with the experience and resources to back that next generation of founders.
WHAT HAWKEYE ANGEL NETWORK DOES
MORE THAN A LIST OF INVESTORS
CURATED DEAL FLOW
Screened, Iowa-connected startups reviewed by a distinguished screening committee before they reach members.
INVESTOR COMMUNITY
A club of accredited investors with Hawkeye ties who get together to evaluate deals, trade perspectives, and learn from each other's experience — while each member decides independently what to invest in.
HAWKEYE NETWORK
Direct access to Iowa's startup pipeline: student founders, Iowa JPEC alumni, and faculty-led ventures from the University of Iowa's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
QUARTERLY
$1,500
STATEWIDE IMPACT
WHO WE SERVE
A NETWORK FOR THE HAWKEYE COMMUNITY
Membership is open to accredited investors with a connection to the University of Iowa, including:
- University of Iowa alumni
- University of Iowa faculty and staff
- Parents of current University of Iowa students or alumni
- Iowa JPEC program alumni (including Venture School)
- Friends of the University of Iowa supporting Hawkeye-built companies
FOR FOUNDERS
Startups seeking investment should have a founder, leadership team member, or core technology connected to the University of Iowa.
ADVISORY BOARD
GUIDED BY HAWKEYE LEADERS
The Hawkeye Angel Network is guided by an advisory board of experienced investors, entrepreneurs, and University of Iowa leaders who help shape the network's direction and support its members.
HOW MEMBERSHIP WORKS
SIMPLE TO JOIN, BUILT TO LAST
APPLY
Submit a short membership application to confirm accreditation and your Hawkeye affiliation.
REVIEW
Our team reviews your application and reaches out to confirm details.
ONBOARD
Accepted members pay annual dues and sign a membership agreement.
INVEST
Members attend quarterly investor pitch sessions. Each member makes their own independent decision on which companies, if any, to back.
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
HAWKEYES INVESTING IN HAWKEYES
Be among the Founding 50, the first wave of members helping shape what the Hawkeye Angel Network becomes. Here's your seat at the table.