ACA membership is open to groups of angel investors, located in North America, that invest predominantly in private equity through a member-directed investment process. The member is the angel group itself rather than individual investors.

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ACA is committed to enhancing the success of angel investing groups, whether they are in operation or are in the planning phase. This commitment has led ACA to create two distinct membership categories:

• Full Membership is open to groups of angel investors, located in North America, investing predominately in private equity through a member-directed investment process.
• Provisional Membership is available to North American organizations that are in formation and which have good faith intent to meet the criteria for full membership within twelve months of the ACA application.

Full members receive a number of benefits, including the following:

1. One vote on all issues voted on at ACA annual meetings.
2. Participation of at least one representative to the annual ACA Summit and regional ACA meetings at a discounted rate (worth $300 per person for the 2009 Summit).
3. Access to the Members-Only section of the ACA Web site or written information that shall include data and information on specific items such as best practices, member data and deal flow.
4. Participation in committees (Public Policy, Collaboration, Branding, etc), generally held via conference call and email, but in-person during the Annual Summit.
5. Receipt of reports on US federal and state public policy issues of importance to angel investors.
6. Discounts on applicable books and educational events/ materials, including a ten percent discount on licenses for the Power of Angel Investing seminars and workshops.
7. Access to the ACA-endorsed insurance program, underwritten by Chubb Insurance, which provides outside directors' and professional liability insurance to individual angels in the angel group for a low premium and preferred terms.
8. Use of public relations tools to promote the angel group to its local press, including an announcement of ACA membership.
9. Use of the ACA member logo on angel groups Web site and printed materials, the right to place the angel groups logo on the ACA Web site, and listing on the ACA directory of angel groups in North America.
10. Such other benefits as identified and provided to Full Members.

The application process is easy. To submit your application, please apply on-line by clicking the link below:

Apply/Renew Online for ACA Membership

The ACA membership committee will review your application and communicate back with you on its status, including the possibility of additional questions.

For your reference, a PDF copy of the application is attached. We encourage you to use the on-line process, but will accept faxed or emailed copies of the application as well.

ACA Membership (Downloadable PDF)

The membership application includes more information, including membership dues, benefits, criteria, and the membership selection process. Questions about the process should be directed to Marianne Hudson via email or phone (913-894-4703).