Member-driven · Early · Ethical · Hands-on

Backing the future, before it's obvious.

Station Alpha is an angel group built for founders and investors who believe the best outcomes are engineered—together. We source standout opportunities, educate our members, and convene in-person to help great companies become inevitable.

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Important notice (SEC Rule 506(b)): This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Investment opportunities, if any, are shared only with pre-qualified, appropriate persons through compliant private channels. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Our Mission

We help members become better investors while backing founders with principled capital.

Station Alpha exists at the intersection of capital, judgment, and community. We don't just write checks — we build conviction together, learn from every deal, and support founders the way we'd want to be supported.

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Curated Deal Access

We surface standout opportunities and share them with members — so you spend less time sifting and more time thinking clearly. No noise, no FOMO-driven decks.

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Angel Investor Education

Frameworks, diligence habits, and pattern recognition built through shared experience. We help members evaluate and support startups — without relying on vibes.

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In-Person Community

Exclusive gatherings designed for real trust. Because some things can't be Zoomed into existence. Real relationships, real conversations, real co-investment.

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Ecosystem Partnerships

Partnering with other funds and angel groups to expand reach, co-invest thoughtfully, and share best practices. We like smart friends with good judgment.

Ethics & Values

We invest with integrity.
Always.

Ethical investing isn't a checkbox — it's the foundation. We bring the Mensarius Oath to early-stage investing: transparent expectations, founder-friendly behavior, and value-add support that doesn't turn into "helpful" chaos.

The Mensarius Oath — Our Commitment
"I will act with integrity in all my dealings. I will be transparent about my interests and conflicts. I will put the long-term interests of founders and the ecosystem above short-term personal gain. I will support the companies I back with honesty, respect, and genuine effort. I will never exploit information asymmetries to the detriment of those who trust me."
Adapted from the Mensarius Oath — an ethical standard for investors, inspired by the Hippocratic tradition of medicine. Station Alpha members uphold this commitment in every interaction.
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Transparent Expectations

We are clear about our interests, timelines, involvement expectations, and any conflicts — from the first conversation.

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Founder-First Behavior

Founders are partners, not subjects. We back with respect, add value without overreach, and honor the reality of building under pressure.

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Long-Term Alignment

We optimize for outcomes over optics, compounding relationships over quick wins, and ecosystem health over individual deal performance.

How We Work

High-volume intake. Disciplined curation.

A broad sourcing funnel combined with rigorous screening creates a steady stream of opportunities — without overwhelming members or diluting quality.

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Broad Sourcing Funnel

We maintain high-volume intake across founder referrals, community partnerships, accelerator networks, and ecosystem channels — then filter hard.

  • Multiple sourcing lanes to reduce "same-deal syndrome"
  • Clear screening criteria — global, industry agnostic
  • Early-stage focus with MVP + traction requirements
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Member-First Curation

Our goal is not "more deals." It's better deals and better decisions — supported by shared learning and community diligence.

  • Repeatable diligence patterns, not just hot takes
  • Collaborative evaluation with founder-level respect
  • Shared frameworks that improve member judgment over time
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Education & Pattern Recognition

Every deal is a learning opportunity. We share diligence findings, market context, and outcome retrospectives to build collective wisdom.

  • Pre-deal member briefings and Q&A sessions
  • Post-investment check-ins and portfolio updates
  • Guest operators and domain experts for sector depth
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Active Support & Co-Investment

Capital is most powerful when paired with informed, active support. We roll up our sleeves alongside the founders we back.

  • Strategic introductions across our broad NCR network
  • Co-investment partnerships with aligned funds and syndicates
  • Hands-on operational support — strategy, GTM, hiring
Compliance note: Station Alpha does not publicly advertise or promote specific investment opportunities. Deal access and investment discussions happen privately and through appropriate eligibility screening under SEC Rule 506(b). This page intentionally does not list specific investment opportunities, performance claims, or terms. That's not secrecy — it's good hygiene.
Managing Partners

Built by builders, for builders.

Station Alpha is led by operators who've lived the startup lifecycle multiple times — and believe judgment, integrity, and long-term thinking compound in people, not just spreadsheets.

Anca Burke — Co-Founder, Station Alpha
Anca Burke
Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Seasoned executive, startup advisor, and VC scout with 20+ years at the intersection of SaaS, AI, enterprise software, healthcare, and government innovation. Co-host of Funders Anonymous. Active angel investor and SPV operator working closely with founding teams on strategy, narrative, and capital efficiency.

SaaS AI HealthTech Gov Innovation VC Scout
linkedin.com/in/ancaburke
Andrey Mikhalchuk — Co-Founder, Station Alpha
Andrey Mikhalchuk
Co-Founder & Managing Partner

25+ yrs as founder & operator. DC Tech and Technical.ly REALlist Superconnector. Mentor at Founder Institute & Halcyon Accelerator. Co-host of many startup communities in the National Capital Region.

Deep Tech Data/AI Enterprise Superconnector Mentor
linkedin.com/in/mikhalchuk
Investment Criteria

What we look for in exceptional founders.

We are global and industry agnostic — evaluating every opportunity on its own merits. We back differentiated companies with defensible advantages and a credible path to scale.

Stage Early-stage and bridge rounds
Check Size Up to $500,000 per investment
Traction Functional MVP with demonstrated market validation; early revenue preferred
Geography Global — we invest worldwide, with strong NCR network access
Sectors Industry agnostic — SaaS, AI, healthcare, enterprise, deep tech, and beyond
Differentiation Clear competitive moat and defensible advantage
Team Founder execution capability, coachability, and integrity
Market Meaningful market potential with a credible path to scalable growth

SEC Rule 506(b) & 506(c) — How We Operate

Station Alpha conducts private placements under SEC Regulation D. Depending on the specific startup and offering, we may operate under either Rule 506(b) or Rule 506(c) — each with distinct requirements.

Rule 506(b) — for deals with pre-existing relationships:

  • No general solicitation or advertising permitted
  • Up to 35 sophisticated (non-accredited) investors may participate
  • Opportunities shared only through existing member relationships

Rule 506(c) — for deals with general solicitation:

  • General solicitation and advertising are permitted
  • All investors must be verified accredited investors
  • Stricter verification requirements apply

In all cases, all investors receive material information to make informed decisions, and investment discussions happen through compliant channels appropriate to the specific offering.

This is not legal advice. If you are operating a fund or syndicate, consult qualified securities counsel.

Get in Touch

Interested in joining, investing, or partnering?

We'd love to hear from you — whether you're a founder seeking capital, an investor looking to join the group, or a fund exploring co-investment opportunities.

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