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FRONTIER ANGELS

A Professionally managed, Montana-Based Investment Network

Frontier Angels accelerates the growth of Montana's tech ecosystem by generating returns for our investors, strengthening our communities, and creating opportunities for all Montanans. With over 100 angel investors and a curated network of 50+ of the most active and respected angel groups across the US, Frontier Angels is an important source of funding and strategic guidance for founders. 

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About Frontier Angels

Frontier Angels is a community of approximately 60 accredited investors from across Montana, meeting regularly in Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, and Kalispell. Our members are entrepreneurs and C-level executives with a shared passion for investing in technology-driven businesses. We connect talent, resources, and capital to help companies succeed.Why Join Frontier Angels?

Our Mission:

Generate attractive returns for our investors.

Build a strong pool of early-stage capital to fund entrepeneurs.

Create companies that form the foundation of Montana's next economy.

OUR INVESTMENT FOCUS

Seed & Series A Opportunities

Supporting high-potential startups.

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Focus on local and regional companies.

WE DO NOT INVEST IN

General solicitations or companies based outside Montana without strong local ties.

 

Consumer goods, food, or non-tech-based products.

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS

Testimonials

"I love the innovative companies I see. I also love leaving meetings with renewed faith that we can all still solve big problems."

"The meetings are so well run. Everything works like clockwork with just the right balance of business and socializing."

"It's a terrific group of people and I've made more than a few new friendships. I really enjoy the incredibly diverse range of experience you see in every meeting."

From Our Executive Director

Graham Conran

Graham Conran boot-strapped his first start-up at 25 - drawn to the challenges and excitement of creating something new. An early adopter of all things tech. Fascinated with the myriad ways entrepreneurs disrupt industries and create value. The majority of his career was spent  working with private equity firms while at JPMorgan in New York and Hong Kong. Graham is an active angel investor and start-up advisor. He found his way to Montana in 2018 as an investor and eventually co-ceo of a technology company based in Bozeman.  See more at his LinkedIn page.

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From Our Managing Director

Pat LaPointe

Pat LaPointe is an entrepreneur who built and sold three companies in the marketing and data analytics field. These days he brings a very entrepreneur-friendly approach to angel and venture investing, and served on the Board of the Angel Capital Association. With a portfolio of over 60 investments and afflicted by endless curiosity, Pat enjoys learning about new business models and innovative technologies and loves helping entrepreneurs find their path to growth and success. See more at his LinkedIn page.

Get Involved

Are you ready to shape Montana’s future?

Shape Montana's future with Frontier Angels. Join our network of investors, submit your proposal for funding, or contact us to learn more.