At a glance
| Angel Roster | OpenVC | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Investor database with verified emails and LinkedIn profiles | Free investor directory where you pitch through the platform |
| Investor profiles | 68,909 angels, VCs and funds in 126 countries | 12,000 to 20,000+ investors (OpenVC's own pages give both figures) |
| How you reach investors | Unlock an investor's verified email and LinkedIn profile, then reach out from your own inbox | Send your deck through OpenVC: 1 investor a day on the free plan, up to 5 a day on Premium |
| Pricing | Basic $59 (100 contacts), Growth $89 (500 contacts) and Premium $199 (1,000 contacts) a month, billed monthly | Core platform free. Premium $99 a month or $299 a year |
| Free option | Free account to browse and filter, plus a 3-day free trial on every plan | Free plan |
| Extras | Every unlocked contact stays in your account. Free SAFE, convertible note and dilution calculators. No built-in email sending or CRM | Premium adds an intro finder, extra filters, deck reviews, a fundraising course and a perks library |
| Best for | Founders who want a targeted list of investors' direct contact details | Founders on a zero budget who are happy to pitch investors that accept submissions |
When OpenVC is the better choice
- You have no budget. OpenVC's core platform is free.
- You prefer investors who have opted in to receiving pitches through a platform.
When Angel Roster is the better choice
- You want to email investors directly from your own inbox instead of through a submission form.
- You want to reach more than a handful of investors a day. OpenVC's free plan allows 1 a day and Premium allows 5.
- You want a larger pool. Angel Roster lists 70,000+ investors.
Pricing compared
Angel Roster: Basic $59 (100 contacts), Growth $89 (500 contacts) and Premium $199 (1,000 contacts) a month, billed monthly. Free option: Free account to browse and filter, plus a 3-day free trial on every plan.
OpenVC: Core platform free. Premium $99 a month or $299 a year. Free option: Free plan. See openvc.app for current prices.
Try Angel Roster free
Search 70,000+ investors on a free account, then unlock contacts with a 3-day free trial.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenVC free?
Yes, OpenVC's core platform is free. As of October 2026, Premium costs $99 a month or $299 a year and raises the outreach limit from 1 investor a day to 5.
How much does Angel Roster cost?
Basic is $59 a month for 100 contact unlocks, Growth $89 for 500 and Premium $199 for 1,000. Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial, is billed monthly and can be cancelled anytime.
Do I keep the investor contacts I unlock?
Yes. Every email and LinkedIn profile you unlock stays in your Angel Roster account, even after your monthly unlock allowance resets.