Regional Angels (Regional Angel Investor Network / RAIN)

Investment thesis

Angel network founded in 2022 by founder/investor Sam Almaliki to build an early-stage funding ecosystem across regional Australia, addressing the gap left by capital-city-concentrated angel networks. Provides capital, counsel and connections via local chapters and monthly pitch events, targeting businesses founded in or benefiting regional areas (valued under ~$6M, raising up to ~$1M), with interest in science, technology, innovation and net-zero ventures.

Sector focus