Angel Investor Training

Interested in investing but don’t know where to begin?

Science Center Investors-in-Residence at Venture Cafe — Capital Readiness December 2024 Investors in Residence at Investor Panel

Join our 4-day program in collaboration with ClassRebel, designed to teach you the fundamentals of angel investing. Gain the skills and confidence to support companies you believe in, regardless of your investment size.

This dynamic program is tailored for individuals with the potential and interest to invest, while directly connecting them with high-potential companies.

Develop an industry-specific investment thesis

Understand how Convertible Notes and SAFEs work

Understand how the Priced Round works (Convertible Preferred Shares)

Understand how equity in a Company's option plan works

Persuade a founder to let you invest in their early-stage company

Format

This is an 8-hour virtual course, broken down into four two-hour segments:

Session 1: The Basics

The first session introduces essential concepts of private versus public companies, the role of accredited investors, and the distinctions between angel investors and venture capitalists.

Session 2: Investment Thesis, Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence

This session covers the basics of early-stage investing, investment thesis development, deal sourcing, due diligence, and essential strategies for seed and Series A stage deals.

Session 3: Seed Stage Deals

The session covers foundational concepts, investment thesis development, deal sourcing, due diligence, seed stage and Series A stage deals, and exit strategies for new angel investors.

Session 4: Series A Stage Deals, Negotiating Equity As A Consultant & The Exit

The final session covers essential aspects of startup investing, from thesis development and deal sourcing to due diligence and negotiation, empowering new angel investors to confidently evaluate and manage their investments.

Eligibility

Applicants must certify that they meet the financial requirements of an accredited investor as defined by the SEC.

Net worth over $1 million, excluding primary residence (individually or with spouse or partner)
Income over $200,000 (individually) or $300,000 (with spouse or partner) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year

Read more about Accredited Investors here

This program is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Association.