Welcome to the African Angel Academy
Course Overview
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Introduction to Angel Investing
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Welcome To The Course
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0.1. Introduce Yourself
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0.2. AAA Course Terms & Conditions
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0.3. What is Angel Investing?
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0.4. Meet the Angel Investors
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0.5. The African Early-stage Investment Landscape
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0.6. Angel interviews: The Benefits of Angel Investing
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0.7. Angel interviews: The Risks and Challenges of Angel Investing
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Additional Resources
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The South African Angel Investing Ecosystem
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The African Diaspora Angel Investing Ecosystem
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The Nigerian Angel Investing Ecosystem
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The Kenyan Angel Investing Ecosystem
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Module 1: Angel Investing Strategy
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Introducing Module 1
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1.1. Strategy: Why, what and forms
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1.2. Strategy: Types and models
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1.3. Angel Interviews: Invest alone or as a group?
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1.4. Angel Investing Strategy Template
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1.5. Discussion: Why do you want to become an angel investor?
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 2: Deal Sourcing
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Introducing Module 2
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2.1. Sourcing Investments
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2.2. Angel Interviews: How Do You Source Deals?
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2.3. Deal Screening
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2.4. Deal Requirements
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2.5. Discussion: Deal Sourcing and Screening
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2.6. Additional resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 3: Due Diligence
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Introducing Module 3
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3.1. The Due Diligence Process
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3.2. Angel Interviews: What do you look for when assessing a potential deal?
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3.3. Initial Due Diligence
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3.4. Discussion: Red flags?
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3.5. Formal Due Diligence
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3.6. Angel Interviews: How do you manage your Due Diligence process?
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3.7. Additional Resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 4: Deal Structuring
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Introducing Module 4
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4.1. Deal Structuring and Parameters
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4.2. Term Sheets
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4.3. Angel Interviews: How do you approach Term Sheet Negotiations?
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4.4. Deal Mechanisms
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4.5. Debt and Equity Structures
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4.6. Concluding The Deal
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4.7. Additional Resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 5: Valuations
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Introducing Module 5
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5.1. Introduction to Valuations
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5.2. Valuing Early-Stage Companies
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5.3. Mzuri Taxi Case Study & Valuation Model
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5.4. Introduction to the Case Study
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5.5. Multiples Approach
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5.6. Discounted Cash Flows Approach
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5.7. Venture Capital Method Approach
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5.8. Other Valuation Methods
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5.9. Angel Interviews: How do you Calculate Valuations?
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 6: Negotiations
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Introducing Module 6
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6.1. Negotiation Principles
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6.2. Preparing for a Negotiation
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6.3. Negotiation Process
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6.4. Additional Resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 7: Mentorship and People
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Introducing Module 7
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7.1. Intro to Mentorship
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7.2. Mentorship Principles
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7.3. Discussion: Your Role as a Mentor
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7.4. The People
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 8: Investment Management and Governance
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Introducing Module 8
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8.1. Boards
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8.2. Adding Value and Hard Decisions
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8.3. Reporting and Portfolio Management
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8.4. Angel Interviews: How Do You Manage Your Investments and Add Value to Your Portfolio?
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8.5. Additional Resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 9: Exits
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Welcome to Module 9
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9.1. Understanding Exits
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9.2. Executing Exits
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9.3. Exit Options
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9.4. Additional resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 10: Angel Group Management and Structure
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Introducing Module 10
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10.1. Establishing Your Angel Group
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10.2. Angel Interviews: What Partnerships Do You Have With Other Organisations in the Angel Space?
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10.3. Managing Your Angel Group
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10.4. Angel Interviews: How Do You Form and Manage Your Angel Group? How Do You Keep the Group Engaged and Motivated?
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10.5. Co-Investing
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10.6. Discussion: Angel Groups
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10.7. Additional resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Module 11: Impact Investing
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Introduction to Impact Investing
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11.1 What Does Impact Mean For You
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11.2 Discussion: Your Impact
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11.3 Angel Interviews: Choosing Impact
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11.4 Interviews: Making investments
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11.5 Adapting Your Investment Processes
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11.6 Angel Interviews: Managing investments
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11.7 Measuring Returns
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11.8 Angel Interviews: Impact returns
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11.9. Additional Resources
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Submit Your Questions
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Course Assessment
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Final Programme Survey
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Instructors
Alex Fraser
Stephen Gugu
David Van Dijk
Programme Sponsor
This programme is funded and supported by the International Tech Hub Network, a UK Government initiative delivered by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as part of the Digital Access Programme that aims to catalyse more inclusive, affordable, safe and secure digital access for excluded and underserved communities in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil and Indonesia.
African Angel Academy Consortium Partners
FAQ
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How much time will I need for the course?
There are 11 modules plus an introductory module. We estimate that each module will take you approximately 1 hour, depending on how you engage with the additional resources and discussions. This means a total of 12 hours.
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What is the course schedule?
We will be releasing the modules in 3 Chapters which each contain 4 modules, every 2 weeks. You will therefore be able to complete the course in 8 weeks, but the content will be available if you need longer to complete. This is a self-paced course, meaning that you can log in and complete the coursework whenever suits you.
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Can I get help or ask the instructors questions?
Yes! Instructors will be watching the course discussion forums and will be answering questions there, but you can also reach out on email to [email protected]
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What does the course content look like?
Modules consist of video lectures by the course instructors; as well as videos featuring interviews with African angels. Additional resources (articles, reports) and tools/ templates are included in the resources section of each module. Lastly, there will be discussions for participants to contribute to in some modules.
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When do I need to finish the course by?
You will have access to the course by the end of March. We can however offer extensions to those that need more time.
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Are there any live sessions?
Yes, we will communicate optional webinars or online discussions when we release a new chapter. These will take place on Zoom and will be related to the current modules.
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Who do I contact if I need assistance with the course?
You can email the community manager, Ayanda Siboto on [email protected] with any questions, and she will assist accordingly.