Central Virginia Angels

Overview

Central Virginia Angels (CVA) was founded in 2006 as a member-driven angel network, operating from Charlottesville and Herndon, Virginia. The group does not disclose a single wealth origin; its investor base comprises individual accredited investors, including former executives and entrepreneurs. CVA invests across sectors including enterprise software, digital health, and industrial technology, targeting Seed to Series A rounds. Portfolio companies include HVIA Science, which provides data analytics for healthcare, and CrowdFiber, a connectivity platform. The group originates deals through its membership network and regional partnerships. CVA's network tops 100 accredited investors. The group maintains offices in Charlottesville and Herndon. In June 2024, CVA co-invested in a $2M Seed round for HVIA Science alongside other regional angels. The group also administers a small educational fund for student entrepreneurs via its membership. A structural differentiator is CVA's hybrid model: it operates as a formal angel group but also facilitates direct syndication among members. This structure allows individual investors to opt into deals without a pooled fund, reducing overhead while preserving angel-level flexibility.