Our Story
The (701) Angel Fund was established in 2015 to serve
the growing capital needs for startups within the
Midwest. By utilizing the professional experience of the
general partner and vast business knowledge of the
board of directors, this fund is well positioned to find
high-growth investment opportunities within the region.
Angel investing is time consuming and risky.
The experienced leadership of the fund leverages its
network to quickly identify, evaluate, and de-risk viable opportunities.
As a North Dakota fund, we acknowledge the
legacy of entrepreneurship, integrity, and a strong work
ethic in what we do and seek to invest in companies
with identical values. (701) has been the long time area
code of the state, but for us, it serves as a reminder to
embody those values ourselves and empower
like-minded innovators!

Board of Directors
Investment Board

Greg Syrup
General Partner
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James Buus, Partner
Partner & Managing Broker, Goldmark-Schlossman Commercial Real Estate Services


Bruce Gjovig, Partner
Director & CEO, Center for Innovation Foundation

Kevin Moug, Partner
CFO, Otter Tail Corporation

Aaron Yaggie, Partner
Partner, Red River Ag Company
James Burgum, Partner
Managing Director, Arthur Ventures
fund I
By the numbers (Q3 2019):
15 Companies
Seven Industry Segments
Four States
Two Exits
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As an angel fund, we are able to leverage the experience of our investors and advisory board to evaluate opportunities across all industries.
We do have a specific interest in ventures involved in:
UAS/UAV Manufacturing & Technologies (Unmanned Aerial Systems)
Healthcare/Medical Device
B2B Software & Technology
Cyber Security/Data Security
Ag Solutions/BioTech
Manufacturing
Integrity.
Passion.
Innovation.
CONTACT
FOR ENTREPRENEURS
If you're an entrepreneur seeking capital, please submit any relevant information about your business on Gust.
OUR ADDRESS
4200 James Ray Dr.
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Tel: 701-777-3281
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
