Press Release · Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI)
Angel Investing Platform Launched for Northeast Indiana Startups
Distributed by Key Network Reach · Originally issued via PR Newswire
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 12, 2026 — VisionTech and NEI today announced the launch of the Northeast Indiana Angel Network, an angel investing initiative designed to strengthen the early-stage capital infrastructure of the region. The collaborative program advances investment and further enhances the region's position as a destination for high-potential startups and investors.
Powered by VisionTech's established operating model, the platform introduces disciplined deal sourcing, standardized due diligence, and rigorous governance. A key component is investor education, helping participants build capability and confidence.
"This partnership is about strengthening Northeast Indiana's long-term economic foundation," said Stéphane Frijia, NEI President and CEO. "By working with VisionTech, we are helping professionalize how early-stage investing is done in our region—creating clearer pathways for founders, reducing risk for individual investors, and positioning Northeast Indiana as a serious, credible place to start and grow a company."
The collaboration aligns local capital with regional economic priorities, aiming to improve the quality and consistency of early-stage investments. Through the implementation of a repeatable platform, the initiative seeks to enhance the region's ability to attract and retain founders.
"Northeast Indiana has the founders and it has the capital. What it hasn't had is a system that connects them," said Ben Pidgeon, Managing Director of VisionTech. "That's what we're building. Done right, this doesn't just fund companies. It keeps them here."
This collaboration reflects a broader shift toward the professionalization of angel investing, emphasizing the importance of governance and education in early-stage capital. For founders, the initiative signals a commitment to professional engagement and clearer expectations for growth, supporting a vibrant and resilient regional economy.
Prospective investors can learn more by visiting: https://neindiana.com/innovation/
SOURCE Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI)
About VisionTech
VisionTech is a group of individuals with a passion for investing who believe that trust, respect, and open-mindedness are essential to success. Focusing on technology-based companies in sectors such as advanced materials, agtech, AI, IoT, life sciences, and SaaS, VisionTech brings a disciplined, education-driven approach to angel investing.