Our Impact so far
300+
Trained Angel Investors
4
Seasons
25+
Mentors
15+
Masterclasses
Why should you become an angel investor?
Course Outline
DAY 1 (10 AM to 1 PM)
Introduction to Angel Investment
- What is Angel Investment & Key Positives
- Understand what to expect from Angel investing
- How much investment capital to allocate overall?
- Public Market Vs Private Market
- Startup lifecycle
Building the Investment Thesis
- Building the Investment Thesis
- FundAbility Matrix – 8 factors that investors look at before investing in a venture
Fireside Chat with - Celebrity Angel Investor
Deal Structuring & Valuation
- Understand the Valuation
- Understanding Convertible Instruments such as C-Notes, SAFE Notes and CCDs
DAY 2 (10 AM to 1 PM)
Understanding Term-sheet
- Understanding various clauses of the term sheet such as Exit rights, Anti-dilution right, ROFR, Board rights, Drag Along, Tag Along, Affirmative voting rights etc.
Panel Discussion on Due-Diligence by Industry Experts
Taxation & Compliance
- Taxation & Compliance for Angel investors
- Angel Fund Vs Direct Investment
Panel Discussion - How to build Startup Portfolio (Do's & Don't)
Exits & Liquidation
- Exit Strategy for Angels (When to Exit, Right multiple for sectors)
- General terms around exits
- Understanding the Liquidation
Previous mentors on Angel School
Ranjan has been Vice President India and SEA at Google, where he played a key role in expanding the internet ecosystem in the region, increasing adoption among consumers and businesses, and accelerating innovation for eight years.
He is also one of India’s most prolific angel investors, partnered with many early-stage startups, across a wide range of sectors over the last decade.
Ramakant plays a central role in driving all technological innovations that form the backbone of Livspace while also leading our operations team. Before founding Livspace, Ramakant was a core team member and Vice President of Engineering at Myntra.
He is a prolific active angel investor bagging 78 companies in his investment portfolio currently.
Dr Apoorva is one of the pioneers of the startup ecosystem in India. He holds PhD in Incubation & Diploma in Mentoring Studies from UC Berkeley and has mentored and invested in 300+ startups since 2002.
He has 20+ Years of expertise in the startup ecosystem while being an active member of various Govt. Committees
Having led 160+ Start-up investments, he has deep understanding of these start-ups and plays a pivotal role in development of Vcats Portfolio companies by guiding them on their growth strategies, building fresh rounds of capital raise, strategic investments, M&As and any other way to add value.
Vansh has over 10 years extensive experience and deep understanding of the start-up eco system.
Vikrant is the Founder of FundEnable – a platform that helps startup founders in raising a round of capital through capability building, access to investors and funding closure process.
He has 12+ years of experience in Venture Capital and Investment Banking.
Eshank is A Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst and a Registered Valuer who heads the Startups, Transactions and Funds Practice at Banshi Jain and Associates
He has mentored and worked with over 400+ Start-Ups and consulted the Top 10 Angel Investors in India
Sameer is well known and trusted among the investor and start-up community. He has been guiding many entrepreneurs, Start-ups, Accelerators, Incubators, E-cells of various academia, PE & VC Funds, Seed Investment & Innovation platforms, Angel Networks and Angel Investors.
He has diverse experience of more than 20 years and has advised global and domestic clients on Fund Set-up, FDI, Joint Ventures, Foreign Collaborations, Merger & Acquisition and more.
Member of ICAI since 2013, she has deep understanding on Due Diligence, Valuations, Transaction Structuring, and FEMA Regulations and has led various Investment transactions.
She has guided over 400+ startups and prominent Angel Investors.
Experienced Portfolio Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the venture capital and consulting industry.
Skilled in Sales, Management, Data Analytics, Risk Management, and Business Development.
Testimonials From Our Investors
Frequently Asked Questions
Why invest in startups?
The Indian startup ecosystem is making an impact every day and we are only getting started. Investing in startups, especially, at early stages is a great way to unlock value which may not be possible in other investment instruments, including capital markets. Also, alternative investments (including startup investments) is recommended by wealth managers for diversifying one’s portfolio
What is angel investing?
- Angel investing is the practice of high-net worth individuals investing in equity of start-up businesses with the goal of profiting from their long-term growth. Such investments also associate the typical equity investing risk, and also that start-ups are in the early stages and some will likely fail. But other than profiting, the motivations are personal interest, desire to give back from one’s own experience, and the thrill of being involved with an innovative company.
- Angel Investors are typically, passion driven individuals who are smart investors and believe in investing in high growth businesses opportunities of tomorrow. Therefore, angel Investing is much more beyond the money and hence an angel, apart from money, does bring with him: Mentoring Support for the startup, Opening business growth oportunities for the startup and Strategic Guidance at various stages of the life cycle of the startup.
Why invest in startups?
The Indian startup ecosystem is making an impact every day and we are only getting started. Investing in startups, especially, at early stages is a great way to unlock value which may not be possible in other investment instruments, including capital markets. Also, alternative investments (including startup investments) is recommended by wealth managers for diversifying one’s portfolio