Women-led angel group aims to back female founders, educate new investors and expand the Atlanta ecosystem
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new force is emerging in Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ATL TrailblazHER Angels, a women-led angel group, today announces its mission and founding. Created by a dynamic group of women leaders, ATL TrailblazHER Angels expands the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting high-potential female founders and educating and empowering the next generation of angel investors in Atlanta.
While women-led businesses accounted for about 40% of U.S. businesses in 2024, access to capital remains a critical barrier, with less than 2% of solely female-founded companies receiving venture capital funding. ATL TrailblazHER Angels aims to close this gap in the Atlanta region by opening new pathways for investment.
“Our vision for ATL TrailblazHER Angels is about more than just capital. We are creating a collaborative network of connections where women can make a meaningful impact in Atlanta’s economy,” says Genna Keller, Co-Chairwoman of ATL TrailblazHER Angels. “Many women entrepreneurs often rely on friends, family and savings as funding sources, which limits their ability to scale. We’re here to change that—one deal and one investor at a time.”
ATL TrailblazHER Angels is led by its founding board members, each bringing subject matter expertise and deep knowledge of the Atlanta entrepreneurial ecosystem to bear. They include:
- Marianne Faloni, Co-Chairwoman; Founder/CEO, Twin Oaks Recruiting; Founder/CEO, Twin Oaks Advisory
- Genna Keller, Co-Chairwoman and Co-CEO, Trevelino/Keller
- Laura Berry, Principal, Windham Brannon
- Christy Brown, CEO, Dr. Noze Best
- Paula Nagarajan, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
- Loren Mount-O’Brien, Founder/CEO, Mirour
- Jen Bonnett, VP of Technology & Entrepreneurship, Invest Atlanta
ATL TrailblazHER Angels welcomes new members, including successful entrepreneurs, seasoned investors and first-time investors interested in learning about angel investing. The group will align with corporate sponsors and partners that want to support female founders and Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This fall, ATL TrailblazHER Angels will unveil its programming calendar, including educational efforts, pitch showcases and founder-investor matchmaking sessions.
The group officially announces during Atlanta Tech Week, aligning with its mission to elevate visibility for female investors and founders during one of the city’s most innovation-focused events.
To learn more about ATL TrailblazHER Angels and how to get involved, please visit: https://atltrailblazherangels.com/.
About ATL TrailblazHER Angels
ATL TrailblazHER Angels is a women-led angel group based in Atlanta, GA with a mission to fuel female-founded innovation and expand Atlanta’s angel ecosystem. Through capital deployment and investor education, ATL TrailblazHER Angels supports high-potential female founders and develops confident, informed investors. The group brings together seasoned investors, emerging funders, and passionate entrepreneurial advocates.
Contacts
Kate Clay
Trevelino/Keller
[email protected]
