The Mentors Fund Syndicate is an invitation-only membership for pre-seed to Series A/B opportunities. Each deal is evaluated by fund partners and offered through a separate SPV.
No obligation to investNo annual minimumChoose each deal independently
$1,500/yr, waived for fund LPs Minimum $2,500 per deal 0% management fee 20% carry on gains
Founded by the operators behind
Each opportunity is reviewed by operators who have founded, scaled, and sold companies. They invest alongside syndicate members.
Jahanzeb Sherwani. Founding Partner and co-founder of Screen Hero, the screen-sharing company acquired by Slack.
Ahmed Khaishgi. Founding Partner and co-founder of SquareTrade, the device-protection company acquired by Allstate for $1.4B.
Charles Huang. Founding Partner and co-creator of Guitar Hero, the franchise acquired by Activision.
Aamir Sheikh. Founding Partner and former President of Barra Inc., acquired by Morgan Stanley.
Each opportunity is reviewed against the fund's investment criteria before it is shared with members.
One to two deals a month from the fund's pipeline and portfolio pro-rata. Each meets at least 2 of 4 criteria: fund conviction, mentor expertise, efficient traction, and sensible terms.
Deals are investments where Mentors Fund is participating or holds pro-rata rights. Every memo discloses the fund's position.
Each company has a separate AngelList SPV. AngelList handles subscription documents, accreditation, wires, filings, and annual K-1s.
0% management fees, a one-time capped SPV setup pass-through, and 20% carry paid only on gains. Dues are waived entirely for Mentors Fund LPs.
There is no blind pool or capital commitment. Each opportunity follows the same review process.
Deals surface from the fund's pipeline, portfolio pro-rata, and member referrals.
A deal lead and the operator Diligence Circle vet the team, market, and terms first.
A live 90-minute session with the founder, product demo, and member Q&A. Sessions are recorded.
One living memo carries the thesis plus every member question and company answer.
Submit your interest and amount, from $2,500. Passing never needs an explanation.
The SPV signs, wires, and closes on AngelList. Updates on a set cadence; one K-1 a year.
Founders, C-suite operators, and domain experts who support companies across our investment areas.
per year · founding 50 join free for year one
Waived for Mentors Fund LPsInvest in the fund, and the syndicate comes free.
Fees are invoiced separately. Commit $10,000 and the full $10,000 reaches the company. Your fee share is invoiced once.
Members who source get paid in allocation and carry.
The first 50 members receive a first-year dues waiver. Current Mentors Fund LPs do not pay membership dues.
Founding seats with first-year dues waived before the first Mentor Pitch
If no opportunity meets our 2-of-4 criteria in a given month, no deal is presented.
Contact us for the full Members & LP FAQ covering structure, taxes, K-1s, and conflicts.
The information on this page is provided by Mentors Fund for informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized investment advice or a recommendation to any person. For accredited investors only. Any offer regarding a specific opportunity will be made only pursuant to the definitive offering documents, subscription materials, and applicable disclosures for that opportunity on AngelList, which you must review in full. Membership does not guarantee eligibility to invest or receipt of any allocation. References to companies, financing rounds, and prior acquisitions of the founding partners' companies are historical facts, are illustrative only, and are not indicative of future results. Investing in early-stage companies involves substantial risk, including illiquidity and the possible loss of all invested capital. Setup-fee figures are typical platform costs and vary by deal and by investor state of residence. Fees, expenses, and conflicts are described in applicable agreements and offering materials.
