AwakenAngels Academy

A comprehensive training programme designed to equip you with the knowledge & skills needed to succeed at or understand the world of angel investing.

We have an option for everyone

  • Everyone has to start somewhere and the smartest among us are always learning. It’s an exciting but serious business to angel invest in early stage founders. You need to get to grips with terminology, legals, pitchdecks, valuations plus lots more in between to hopefully get to the sweet spot of an exit for your portfolio of companies over time. The good news is we can bring all this knowledge right to you.

  • Are you looking for new, exciting & impactful ways to equip your team to think about their financial wealth and health into the future?

    Is your company committed to enabling your colleagues to have greater and more inclusive access to financial education including the world of angel investing?

    Would your employees benefit from an in-depth understanding of the founder ecosystem from an angel investor perspective?

    Does your company need to upskill its angel investor literacy as part of your D,E&I programmes?

    Our 2 day Academy offers a rigorously curated curriculum consisting of nine comprehensive modules developed by an experienced VC CEO, seasoned angel investors and industry experts.

AwakenAngels Academy Modules

  • Investment Strategy

    Investment strategy is the foundation of successful investing. This module will give you an understanding of how to build a solid investment strategy that aligns with your goals.

  • Due Diligence

    Due diligence is a critical part of the investment process. This module will cover due diligence and how you conduct it effectively as a new investor or to refresh your knowledge base.

  • Company Valuation

    This module will help you understand the value of a company from an investor perspective and determine its worth.

  • Deal Terms

    Learn how to negotiate a win-win deal that aligns with your goals and objectives as an investor, terms that are favourable to both parties and how to protect your investment.

  • Business Model and Financials

    Understanding a company's business model and financials is critical to you making informed investment decisions.

  • Managing Investments

    This module will teach you how to stay involved in your portfolio and monitor your investments.

  • Follow-on Rounds

    Follow-on rounds are a critical part of early-stage startup investing. This module will show you how to participate in follow-on rounds, evaluate the opportunity and the importance of understanding a company's growth potential.

  • Exiting Investments

    Exiting investments is an essential part of your early-stage startup investing journey. This module will explain how to secure a profitable exit and maximise your return on investment.

  • Impact Investing

    Impact investing is a growing trend in the world of investing. As part of your investor knowledge base you will learn about different impact investing strategies and how to evaluate the impact of their investments.