Designed to take you from beginner to confident angel investor, this comprehensive track combines foundations, mechanics, and advanced practices. It includes 12 modules, 4 live Q&A sessions, multiple masterclasses, and interactive networking simulations. Perfect for those seeking a full-spectrum, cohort-based experience and continued support through the alumni community.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the African Angel Academy

  • 2

    Introduction to Angel Investing

  • 3

    Module 1: Angel Investing Strategy

    • Introducing Module 1

    • 1.1. Strategy: Why, what and forms {LESSON}

    • 1.2. Strategy: Types and models {LESSON}

    • 1.3. Invest alone or as a group? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • Module Quiz: Angel Investing Strategy

    • 1.4 Why do you want to become an angel investor? {DISCUSSION}

    • 1.5 Resources

    • Submit Your Questions!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 4

    Module 2: Deal Sourcing

    • Introducing Module 2

    • 2.1. Sourcing Investments {LESSON}

    • 2.2. How Do You Source Deals? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 2.3. Deal Screening {LESSON}

    • 2.4. Deal Requirements {LESSON}

    • 2.5. Deal Sourcing and Screening {DISCUSSION}

    • 2.6. Resources

    • Module Quiz: Deal Sourcing

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 5

    Module 3: 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}

    • Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence - 25th September 2025 {EVENT RECORDING}

    • Module Quiz: Due Diligence

    • 3.7. Resources

    • Submit Your Questions!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 6

    Module 4: 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}

    • Module Quiz: Deal Structuring

    • 4.7. Resources

    • Deal Structuring & Valuation Q&A Session- 2nd October 2025 {EVENT RECORDING}

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Join our AAA Community

    • Share Your Feedback with us!
  • 7

    Module 14: SAFE Instruments

    • Introduction: SAFE Instruments

    • SF.1. Introduction to SAFE instruments {LESSON 1}

    • SF.2. Key SAFE Clauses {LESSON 2}

    • SF.3. Additional SAFE Clauses {LESSON 3}

    • SF.4. Understanding an investor's position under a SAFE when key events occur {LESSON 4}

    • SF.5. Case Study {LESSON 5}

    • Submit Your Questions
  • 8

    Module 5: 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}

    • Module Quiz: Valuations

    • 5.10 Resources

    • Valuation Masterclass - 16th October 2025 {EVENT RECORDING}

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 9

    Module 6: Negotiations

    • Introducing Module 6

    • 6.1. Negotiation Principles {LESSON}

    • 6.2. Preparing for a Negotiation {LESSON}

    • 6.3. Negotiation Process {LESSON}

    • Module Quiz: Negotiations

    • 6.4. Resources

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 10

    Module 7: 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}

    • Module Quiz: Mentorship & People

    • 7.5 Resources

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 11

    Module 9: Exits

    • Introducing Module 9

    • 9.1. Understanding Exits {LESSON}

    • 9.2. Executing Exits {LESSON}

    • 9.3. Exit Options {LESSON}

    • Module Quiz: Exits

    • Before you go...

    • 9.4. Resources

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Submit Your Questions!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 12

    Module 8: Investment Management and Governance

    • Introducing Module 8

    • 8.1. Boards {LESSON}

    • 8.2. Adding Value and Hard Decisions {LESSON}

    • 8.3. Reporting and Portfolio Management {LESSON}

    • 8.4. How Do You Manage Your Investments and Add Value to Your Portfolio? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • Module Quiz: Investment Management and Governance

    • 8.5. Resources

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 13

    Module 10: Angel Group Management and Structure

    • Introducing Module 10

    • 10.1. Establishing Your Angel Group {LESSON}

    • 10.2. What Partnerships Do You Have With Other Organisations in the Angel Space? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 10.3. Managing Your Angel Group {LESSON}

    • 10.4. How Do You Form and Manage Your Angel Group? How Do You Keep the Group Engaged and Motivated? {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 10.5. Co-Investing {LESSON}

    • Module Quiz: Angel Group Management and Structure

    • 10.6. Angel Groups {DISCUSSION}

    • 10.7. Resources

    • Q & A Investment Management & Governance + Angel Group Management & Structure.- 13th November 2025 {EVENT RECORDING}

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 14

    Module 11: Impact Investing

    • Introducing Module 11

    • 11.1 What Does Impact Mean For You {LESSON}

    • 11.2 Your Impact {DISCUSSION}

    • 11.3 Choosing Impact {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 11.4 Making investments {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 11.5 Adapting Your Investment Processes {LESSON}

    • 11.6 Managing investments {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • 11.7. Measuring Returns {LESSON}

    • 11.8 Impact returns {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • Module Quiz: Impact Investing

    • Before you move to the next module...

    • 11.9. Resources

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 15

    Module 12: Syndication

    • S.1. Syndication Overview {LESSON 1}

    • S.2. Why syndicate {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • S.3. Joining a syndicate and defining roles {LESSON 2}

    • S.4. The syndication process & joining a syndicate {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • S.5. Syndication process & platforms {LESSON 3}

    • S.6. Leading a syndicate {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • S.6.1. Discussion Forum - Syndication Platforms

    • S.7. Syndication structures {LESSON 4}

    • S.8. Structuring a syndicate {ANGEL INTERVIEWS}

    • Syndication masterclass- 02 July 2024 {EVENT RECORDING}

    • S.9. Syndication - Additional Resources

    • S.9.1. Legal Primer - Tanzania

    • S.9.2. Legal Primer - Uganda

    • S.9.3. Legal Primer - Kenya

    • S.9.4. Legal Primer - Nigeria

    • S.9.4. Legal Primer - South Africa

    • S.9.5. Legal Primer - Ghana

    • S.10. Additional Resource List

    • Share Your Feedback with us!

    • Submit Your Questions
  • 16

    Module 13: Investing in Non-Tech Deals

    • Introduction: Investing in Non-Tech Deals Overview

    • IND.1. Investing in Non-Tech Deals {LESSON 1}

    • IND.2. Why invest in Non-Tech Deals {LESSON 2}

    • IND.3. Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence {LESSON 3}

    • IND.4. Investment Instrument, Process & Value Creation {LESSON 4}

    • IND.5. Exit Strategies {LESSON 5}

    • Submit Your Questions

    • Join our AAA Community
  • 17

    Resource Kit - Cohort Live Sessions

    • Resources
  • 18

    Before you go...

    • Final Program Survey...

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • Join our AAA Community

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