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Desert Angels
Desert Angels directs early-stage capital through its Tucson angel network and sidecar funds.
Desert Angels
Desert Angels functions as an angel investment group headquartered in Tucson. JoAnn MacMaster took the CEO role in 2020 while Richard Sudek holds the chairman position. The organization participates in the Angel Syndication Network and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council. Investment activity centers on early-stage and seed opportunities. Capital deploys via direct member commitments and sidecar vehicles. Geographic focus remains in southern Arizona with additional reach through member networks. The group lists no disclosed AUM or headcount figures. Sidecar Funds operates as an adjacent vehicle in Tucson. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records.
General information
Firm type
Angel Group
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Tucson
Corporate office
Tucson, AZ, United States
Principals
JoAnn MacMaster
CEO
Richard Sudek
Chairman
Brandon William Thomas
Board Member
Jeff Koenig
Board Member
Brian Hecker
Executive Committee Member
Carol Stewart
Member and Associate VP for Tech Parks Arizona
Pat DeConcini
Active Member and Managing Partner of 4-D Properties
Mara Aspinall
Active Member and Partner at Illumina Ventures
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Desert Angels?
JoAnn MacMaster serves as CEO. Richard Sudek acts as chairman. Additional board and committee members participate in review processes.
How does Desert Angels source proprietary deal flow?
Members draw on local networks in southern Arizona. The group maintains ties to Tech Parks Arizona and professional associations.
Is Desert Angels structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Desert Angels operates as an angel group open to member participation rather than a single-family office. It uses sidecar funds for coordinated deployments.
Does Desert Angels participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Activity centers on direct investments and sidecar vehicles. No fund-of-funds commitments are recorded.
What investment stages does Desert Angels typically target?
The group targets early-stage, seed, and startup opportunities.
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