Join 900+ angel investors from across the continent and the diaspora who've built the skills and confidence to back Africa's next generation of founders.

Invest 30 Minutes a Day and Turn Investment Theory Into Deal-Ready Skills

  • What you'll learn in this track:

  • The Intermediate Track builds on your foundational angel investing knowledge and takes you into the execution stage of the investment process. Across six modules, you will learn how to run a rigorous due diligence process, structure deals and draft term sheets, and apply multiple valuation methods to early-stage African businesses. You will develop your personal negotiation style, understand how to add value as a mentor without overstepping, and learn how and when exits happen, so you can invest with the full picture, from first meeting to eventual outcome.

How this Track is Structured:

  • 6 Modules | 30 Lessons | 6 Quizzes

    A structured path from evaluating a deal in depth to structuring, valuing, negotiating, and eventually exiting it.

  • 6 Weeks | 2–3 Hours per Week

    Self-paced and designed to fit around your schedule, complete each module in your own time without compromising the depth of your learning.

  • Certificate Upon Completion

    Earn an African Angel Academy certificate recognizing your execution-level knowledge of the angel investing process.

Is This Track Right for You?

This track is designed for:

  • Professionals, business leaders or investors Investors who have completed foundational angel investing training (or have equivalent experience) and are ready to move from strategy into deal execution,assessing due diligence findings, negotiating terms, and closing investments.

  • Angel investors preparing to structure their first term sheet or investment agreement, who want practical frameworks for valuation, debt and equity instruments, and negotiation before committing capital.

  • Investors who want to build post-investment value, through mentorship and exit planning; not just close deals, but support portfolio companies toward a successful outcome.

Course curriculum

There are 6 modules in this learning track:

  • 1

    Welcome to the African Angel Academy

  • 2

    Due Diligence

    • Introducing Module 3

    • 3.1. The Due Diligence Process {LESSON}

    • 3.2. What do you look for when assessing a potential deal? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 3.3. Initial Due Diligence {LESSON}

    • 3.4. What grabs your interest? {DISCUSSION}

    • 3.5. Formal Due Diligence {LESSON}

    • 3.6. How do you manage your Due Diligence process? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 3.7. Resources

    • Module Quiz: Due Diligence

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 3

    Deal Structuring

    • Introducing Module 4

    • 4.1. Deal Structuring and Parameters {LESSON}

    • 4.2. Term Sheets {LESSON}

    • 4.3. How do you approach Term Sheet Negotiations? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 4.4. Deal Mechanisms {LESSON}

    • 4.5. Debt and Equity Structures {LESSON}

    • 4.6. Concluding The Deal {LESSON}

    • 4.7. Resources

    • Module Quiz: Deal Structuring

    • Join our AAA Community

    • Share Your Feedback with us!
  • 4

    Valuations

    • Introducing Module 5

    • 5.1. Introduction to Valuations {LESSON}

    • 5.2. Valuing Early-Stage Companies {LESSON}

    • 5.3. Mzuri Taxi Case Study & Valuation Model

    • 5.4. Introduction to the Case Study {LESSON}

    • 5.5. Multiples Approach {LESSON}

    • 5.6. Discounted Cash Flows Approach {LESSON}

    • 5.7. Venture Capital Method Approach {LESSON}

    • 5.8. Other Valuation Methods {LESSON}

    • 5.9. How do you Calculate Valuations? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 5.10 Resources

    • Module Quiz: Valuations

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 5

    Negotiations

    • Introducing Module 6

    • 6.1. Negotiation Principles {LESSON}

    • 6.2. Preparing for a Negotiation {LESSON}

    • 6.3. Negotiation Process {LESSON}

    • 6.4. Resources

    • Module Quiz: Negotiations

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 6

    Mentorship and People

    • Introducing Module 7

    • 7.1. Intro to Mentorship {LESSON}

    • 7.2. Mentorship Principles {LESSON}

    • 7.3. Your Role as a Mentor {DISCUSSION}

    • 7.4. The People {LESSON}

    • 7.5 Resources

    • Module Quiz: Mentorship & People

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 7

    Exits

    • Introducing Module 9

    • 9.1. Understanding Exits {LESSON}

    • 9.2. Executing Exits {LESSON}

    • 9.3. Exit Options {LESSON}

    • 9.4. Resources

    • Module Quiz: Exits

    • Submit Your Questions
  • 8

    Before you go...

    • Share your feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

Skills You'll Gain:

  • Due Diligence and Deal Evaluation

  • Deal Structuring and Term Sheet Negotiation

  • Startup Valuation and Exit Planning

Meet Your Course Instructors

Learn from seasoned angel investors and expert instructors to gain the skills and confidence to invest successfully.

African Angel Academy Founding Partners

Still have questions?

Reachout to us via [email protected]. Our dedicated team will support you in finding the right path for you.