Grand Angels Employee Directory
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
Grand Angels is a Michigan-based network of venture capital and private equity principals focused on growing West Michigan businesses. It provides mentoring, strategic guidance, and broader connections to customers and other investors to help management teams scale and access capital. The organization operates through a member-driven model and is supported by corporate and academic sponsorships, counting 65 active members. The group traces its origins to founders Charles C. Stoddard and Craig T. Hall and is anchored in Grand Rapids. In 2019, Grand Angels expanded its presence by launching an affiliate in Flint, signaling growth beyond its core region. The organization named Ashley Ward as director in 2022, reflecting ongoing leadership evolution.