Two Tracks
For new and experienced women angel investors
Business Angels Academy
A practical, high-impact programme for women looking to launch or elevate their angel investing journey, powered by Europe’s leading innovation community.
Who is it for?
Women passionate about startups, innovation and technology that want to invest part of their wealth in venture.
New AngelsFor aspiring women business angels making 0–5 investments. Learn the fundamentals, gain confidence, and build your first portfolio.
Experienced AngelsFor experienced women business angels with 6+ investments. Strengthen your strategy, diversify your portfolio, and expand your reach.
New AngelsFor aspiring women business angels making 0–5 investments. Learn the fundamentals, gain confidence, and build your first portfolio.
Experienced AngelsFor experienced women business angels with 6+ investments. Strengthen your strategy, diversify your portfolio, and expand your reach.
What you will learn
A practical, action-oriented curriculum covering every stage of the angel investment cycle, taught by active investors and industry professionals.
Deal flow and opportunity sourcing
Opportunity analysis
Due diligence
Valuation and negotiation
Deal making and investment documents
Diversification strategy
Supporting portfolio companies
Rounds of investment and exits
StartupsCompany profiles, teams, financials, and open positions.
InvestorsActive investors and their investment focus.
Funding rounds Historical and recent investments.
JobsOpportunities at women-led startups.
Market InsightsSector trends and visualizations.
NewsUpdates, reports, and featured stories.
Five reasons to grow as a woman angel investor with Supernovas
From theory to practice
Women remain underrepresented in Europe’s technology and innovation ecosystem, and that imbalance results in significant economic value loss.
Exclusive investor community
Become part of the Supernovas Investor Community, a pan-European network of women business angels and VC professionals.
Curated deal flow
Access an exclusive data room with high-quality, women-led startups sourced and vetted by EIT.
International perspective
Gain the knowledge and confidence to invest in startups across Europe and beyond.
Co-investing opportunities
Connect with like-minded women investors and explore opportunities to invest together.
Programme impact by the numbers
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They’ve already made it happen thanks to Women2Invest. Now it’s your turn
“The programme has allowed me to review concepts that I had learned before, but also to reflect on my own investment thesis and has made me aware of how I had readjusted it over time. Initiatives like Supernovas encourage me to do even more to support other women entrepreneurs.”
“Though the New Angels Programme is for those early in their investment journey, the course is intense, engaging, and empowering. Each class balances applied knowledge with a strong community of women investors. It gave me clarity and confidence to structure my path into angel investing.”
“Supernovas has been a game-changer for me. It delivered exceptional content and practical tools while offering a dynamic platform to connect with like-minded investors. It’s more than a programme; it’s a movement toward meaningful change.”
They’ve already made it happen thanks to Women2Invest. Now it’s your turn
EMMA FAU
Founder, WA4STEAM and EUcapital. Business Angels Academy 2023 graduate
”The programme has allowed me to review concepts that I had learned before, but also to reflect on my own investment thesis and has made me aware of how I had readjusted it over time.”
JULIA KATRIN ROHDE
Co-Founder & CEO, agriBIOME Rocket Up 2025 graduate
”Thanks to Rocket Up, we saved €160,000 and gained world-class mentoring, a powerful network, and EU-backed support to fast-track our market entry.”
ANNA CACHADIÑA
Now a VC Investor at Crane Venture Partners Women2Invest 2023 graduate
”Coming from a technical background, Women2Invest gave me the essential knowledge to kickstart my career in venture capital.”
ANA DELGADO
VC Academy 2024 graduate
”Raising VC Stars facilitated the creation of a large network of women across Europe with similar interests, something that would otherwise be much more difficult to achieve.”
Learn from Active Industry Professionals
Gain insights from experienced angel investors, VC professionals and sector experts who bring real-world practice into every session.
Ana Alcaine
BA Academy
Investor Community Fundraising Support
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FAQ
What is the Business Angels Academy?
The Business Angels Academy is an EIT Community Supernovas initiative that trains women to become business angels.
It offers two tailored tracks: one for new investors (New Angels) and one for experienced investors (Experienced Angels),
combining theory and practice to cover the full angel investment cycle.Who is the programme for?
The programme is designed for women passionate about startups, innovation, and technology who want to start or grow their activity as business angels. Both new and experienced angel investors are welcome.
How is the programme structured?
The Academy delivers online sessions covering deal flow, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, portfolio diversification, engaging with portfolio companies, and exits. The learning is hands-on, and participants are encouraged to develop their own investment strategy during the course.
What is the format of the sessions?
Sessions are delivered online and combine expert-led training, practical exercises, and interactive discussions with experienced investors.
Who are the instructors?
Instructors include experienced angel investors, VC professionals, and industry experts who share their real-world knowledge and proven strategies.
What kind of networking opportunities are available?
Participants gain access to the Supernovas Investor Community, a pan-European network of women investors. This includes opportunities for co-investment, peer exchange, and long-term connections.
Will I get access to deal flow?
Yes. Participants are given access to a curated data room with high-quality deal flow of women-led startups vetted by EIT.
What is the cost of the programme?
Thanks to full funding from EIT, participation in the programme is entirely free for all attendees.
What are the outcomes for participants?
Graduates leave with a solid understanding of the angel investment cycle, a personal investment strategy, access to curated deal flow, and connections to an international network of women investors.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive a certificate issued by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
Can men apply?
I am a so called subtitle.The Academy is specifically designed for women, as part of Supernovas’ mission to increase their presence in the investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Who can I contact for more information?
For questions or partnership opportunities, you can reach the team here.