MicroAngel Partners

Michael Girdley serves as the sole Managing Partner and makes all final investment decisions. He sources deals through his personal network of Texas-based operators and founders, and typically leads due diligence himself before writing checks.

It is not a blind-pool fund. Girdley invests his own capital directly, and runs a parallel public syndicate on AngelList where external investors can co-invest on a per-deal basis. There is no external management fee on his personal capital, and investors in the syndicate choose which specific deals to follow.

Initial checks typically range from $25,000 to $200,000. When Girdley runs a syndicate for a particular deal, the total allocation can exceed $500,000 by aggregating external investor commitments alongside his own capital.

The firm concentrates on enterprise software and AI/ML companies. Within software, Girdley has shown consistent affinity for B2B SaaS, developer tools, and workflow automation. He has publicly stated he avoids biotech, hardware, and consumer internet.

Girdley typically takes a board observer or informal advisory role rather than a full board seat. Given the small check sizes and early stage, his involvement tends to focus on introductions, pricing strategy, and go-to-market advice for portfolio founders.