Country Roads Angel Network

Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) connects accredited investors with West Virginia-based startups, providing capital and crucial mentorship. The network guides entrepreneurs through business model refinement, capital structuring, and marketing strategies. CRAN members actively share expertise and leverage professional networks, offering vital advice and introductions for emerging ventures to flourish.

Kevin Combs, co-founder and chairman, established CRAN to address West Virginia's need for capital and experienced guidance. Drawing on decades of successful company building, Combs initiated CRAN to foster local entrepreneurship. President Frank Vitale supports this mission, emphasizing the state’s potential for investment and growth within its startup ecosystem.

CRAN primarily serves West Virginia entrepreneurs seeking early-stage funding and strategic support, alongside accredited investors committed to regional development. The organization envisions itself as a catalyst for economic diversification, empowering local innovation and building a thriving startup community through sustained investment and dedicated support.