What You Can Expect to Learn
Whether you're interested in launching a fund, supporting founders, or becoming an angel investor yourself, our curriculum blends real-world application with strategic insight.
Understanding the Startup Ecosystem
Develop a foundation for evaluating startups and supporting founders.
Takeaways
The lifecycle of a startup (pre-seed to exit)
Common founder challenges and market conditions
Sector dynamics in govtech, health, climate, and fintech
Investment Management, Sourcing and Evaluation
Learn how to spot high-potential startups and build a consistent sourcing practice.
Takeaways
How VCs and angel investors source deals, deal flow pipeline
Assessing the startup’s market, product, team, and business model
Building a diversified investment portfolio and managing risk
Investment Strategy and Due Diligence
Gain hands-on experience reviewing real deals and writing investment memos.
Takeaways
Conducting market research, financials, legal review
Calculating valuations and investor etiquette for collaborative decision-making
Follow-on investments and capital allocation strategies
Term Sheets
Gain confidence reviewing early-stage investment documents and cap tables.
Takeaways
Key terminology (valuation, liquidation preferences, board control)
Types of debt/equity vehicles & negotiations
Key elements of early-stage term sheets
Post-Investment Support
Explore what it means to be a value-add investor, beyond just writing a check.
Takeaways
Supporting follow-on funding and hiring
Participating in governance or advisory boards
Best practices for founder engagement and strategic intros
Investor Branding
Learn how to build your credibility and grow your presence.
Takeaways
Defining your investment thesis
Building a public or professional brand as an investor
Leveraging content, community, and platforms
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