AngelNV to invest a historic $500,000 in Nevada-based startups on March 29

LAS VEGAS (March 11, 2025) – Operated by StartUpNV, a nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startup companies, AngelNV will hold its Shark Tank-style finale on Saturday, March 29 at Las Vegas City Hall. At the event, seven startups will pitch to secure an investment from the AngelNV fund that has raised an unprecedented amount – more than $500,000. The seven companies will be vying for the first-place minimum investment of $200,000. Additional smaller investments may also be made.

After a welcome reception, the seven entrepreneurs will make their pitches shortly after 1:30 p.m., and investments will be announced at an awards ceremony promptly at 3:45 p.m. by Nevada Secretary of State Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar. He will be representing the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) that will match the total amount invested by AngelNV, ultimately injecting $1 million into Nevada’s startup economy.

This year, thanks to the intrastate Nevada Certified Investor (NCI) law that enables more Nevadans to qualify to invest in startups at lower minimum investment levels, a historic number of investors participated in the AngelNV program. Typically, around 50 investors invest in the AngelNV fund, but this year, investor participation doubled with nearly 100 individuals providing funding that, as a result, led to a higher total fund amount.

Seventy-six entrepreneurs who started a scalable business with some sales or are within one month of launching for sales, pitched the AngelNV investors to be considered for a capital investment to grow their business. The original group of entrepreneurs was cut to 16 and then ultimately trimmed to the seven finalists who will pitch for an investment on March 29:

BuildQ – a cutting-edge project finance platform revolutionizing renewable energy financing by integrating software, AI, and services to streamline complex processes and reduce costs for developers and financiers. (www.buildq.ai)
Cranel – a health and wellness company offering a natural cranberry elixir clinically proven to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). (www.cranel.co)
fibrX – a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that combines fiberoptics, AI, and cloud computing for early detection and real-time, continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure across industries such as aerospace, defense, and energy. (www.fibrx.io)
MagicDoor – a platform that simplifies property management for rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance requests, accounting, rental applications, property listings, and more. (www.magicdoor.com)
MiOrganics – a custom software development company specializing in creating innovative solutions for businesses across various industries. One of their most successful projects, XP Maps, automates the process of applying and receiving the USA DOT OS/OW permitting systems. (https://miorganics.com/)
Sunset Vibes Swimwear – a brand committed to providing stylish and comfortable uniforms and swimwear for women of all shapes and sizes. (www.sunsetvibesswimwear.com)
WAVR Technologies – creator of patent pending atmospheric water harvesting systems that show groundbreaking performance in solving water challenges. (www.wavrtechnologies.com)

StartUpNV launched AngelNV in 2020 to foster an angel investment network for Nevada-based startups and to attract to the state scalable startups and entrepreneurs with big ideas to build a more diversified and resilient economy. Now celebrating its fifth year, AngelNV continues to build a bridge between entrepreneurs and angel investors by educating startups on raising capital and teaching accredited investors how to invest wisely in startups. For more information visit: www.angelnv.com.

Tickets to the AngelNV finale on Saturday, March 29 can be purchased online at www.angelnv.com. Input the code HalfOff to save 50% on a ticket.

Editor’s Notes:

Media interested in interviewing founders of the finalist companies or the executive director of StartUpNV/AngelNV in advance of the March 29 event, please email: [email protected].
Images from last year’s AngelNV finale can be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/mry8m6ek.

About StartUpNV

StartUpNV is a 501(c)3 non-profit statewide accelerator and business incubator for scalable Nevada-based startups that provides expert mentorship and access to a network of capital partners. StartUpNV’s founders, mentors, university connections, investors, and business partners work together to grow and support a robust, inclusive startup ecosystem in Nevada. StartUpNV’s related venture funds, FundNV, AngelNV, and the new 1864 seed fund, provide startups access to local venture capital along with education for entrepreneurs and angel investors. Since inception in 2017, StartUpNV has heard pitches from more than 1,000 startups, held more than 250 education events, and seen nearly $80 million in venture capital raised for more than 55 companies. For information visit: https://startupnv.org/.