Gust
The infrastructure connecting startups and angel networks
4.0Free + paid productsBest for Angel groups and pre-seed funds structuring inbound deal flow
Angel Groups Deal Intake Early Stage
Overview
Gust is long-standing infrastructure for early-stage investing: hundreds of angel groups, accelerators and early-stage funds run their application intake, screening and deal collaboration on it, while a huge founder base uses Gust for company formation (Gust Launch) and fundraising readiness. For investor groups, the draw is standardized deal intake and shared screening across members; for funds, visibility into a broad pipeline of angel-stage companies.
Key features
- Application intake and screening for investor groups
- Shared deal review, notes and voting
- Gust Launch incorporation and equity management for founders
- Global network of angel groups and programs
- Founder profiles with structured company data
Pros
- De facto standard intake pipe for many angel groups
- Structured applications beat email-attachment deal flow
- Large, global early-stage company base
Cons
- Interface and workflows feel dated next to newer tools
- Deal quality is unfiltered application flow — screening is on you