Start your angel investing journey!

This programme is aimed at training aspiring venture backers (angel investors) on how to invest in startups and SMEs in Europe and Africa. So far, over 100 Angel investors from the diaspora and across Africa got trained. Once the venture backers complete their training, they commit to finance our pipeline of investor-ready businesses through the member-backed investment vehicle, Zidicircle Coop
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Why is this important

  • Access to capital

    Entrepreneurs in the diaspora and Africa have problems raising capital from the official VC clubs

  • Capacity & Know how

    Those who want to help lack the capacity and knowledge on how to start functioning as Angel investors

  • From Remitances to Investments

    The is a huge potential in converting diaspora remittances into venture investment thus contributing to economic development

Key Topics Covered

  • Angel Investing Simplified

    What does angel investing mean? How does investing in startups works, what are the funding types and criteria you can exploit and the investment stages available

  • Evaluating business cases

    Understand how to evaluate business models and financials. Learn how to value the businesses and project future revenues

  • Due Diligence

    Undertake the due diligence process, Formulate a due diligence scan using a pipeline company case study, prepare investment committee munutes

  • Deal Documentation

    Learn how to prepare or look out in deal documents like term sheets, shareholders agreements and the legal processes.

  • Exits

    Understand deal terms and your options for investment exits. Learn how to monitor and create an exit strategy for your investment.

Interested candidates should meet the following criteria:

  • Have professional or business experience

  • Have a strong interest in developing skills and expertise as investors

  • Be dedicate to commit 10 hours of self study and 2 hours every two weeks for virtual bi-weekily meetings

  • Be ready to make the first investment of a minimum of 1,000 Euros in select ventures post training

Some of our Angels work at:

  • Past graduating angels

Join from Anywhere

Join the self phased programme and meet virtually every two weeks for mentorship, Q&A and networking on Wednesdays at 18:00-20:00 CET

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