Business Angels Academy
Training for both new and experienced female business angels to either start or progress in this activity. With a very practical approach, participants will learn about all phases of the investment cycle, develop and implement their own investment strategy with an international group of likeminded women. Call for 2024 edition open until August 30th. Apply here OR Call for 2025 edition will open in spring 2025
Supernovas BA Academy 2024 timeline:
What?
Training for new and experienced female business angels, addressing topics such as deal flow, opportunity analysis, due diligence, valuation and negotiation of terms, deal making and investment documents, diversification strategy, supporting portfolio companies, rounds of investment and exits.
How?
Online training sessions covering all relevant aspect of the angel investment cycle in separate series for new (Emerging Angel Programme) and experienced (Evolving Angel Programme) investors
Practical approach and learning by doing. Participants will design their own investment strategy and put learnings to practice as they progress through the course
Learning platform for ongoing learning and access to materials during and after the training
As part of an international group of likeminded women, to share experiences and challenges, network and potentially coinvest
Who is it for?
Women passionate about startups, innovation and
technology that want to invest part of their wealth in venture
Evolving Angel Programme
Women with relevat angel investment experience aiming to expand their portfolio
Programme Sessions
Session 1: Mastering the art of Startup Investing (Thursday, September 19th)
Session 2: Building a compelling investment thesis (Wednesday, September 25th)
Session 3: Advanced deal sourcing: Accessing the winning opportunities (Thursday, October 3rd)
Session 4: Masterclass in Startup Evaluation and Due Diligence (Thursday, October 10th)
Session 5: Deal negotiation strategies for experienced Investors (Thursday, October 17th)
Session 6: Developing your portfolio strategy to maximize returns and value (Wednesday, October24th)
Session 7: Defining your key next steps as an Angel Investor (Wednesday, October 30th)
All sessions from 17:00 to 19:30 CET
By being part of this program you will:
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Learn and gain insights from other angels on how to overcome common barriers
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Develop winning strategies to access exclusive investment opportunities
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Gain expertise in advanced investment topics such as deal diligence, deal negotiations or portfolio management
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Expand your network of co-investors and startup investing experts to learn from each other and collaborate on deals
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Upgrade your investment strategy and develop your key differentiation and your edge
Experienced angels participating in this program and interested in revisiting the fundamentals of startup investing, will have the opportunity to take part in the program sessions for aspiring angels too.
Emerging Angels Programme
Women with no or limited angel investment experience aiming to start this activity
Programme Sessions
Session 2: Building a compelling investment thesis (Wednesday, September 25th)
Session 3: Deal sourcing for beginners: Finding your first startups (Tuesday, October 1st)
Session 4: Introduction to Startup Evaluation and Due Diligence (Tuesday, October 8th)
Session 5: Structuring and negotiating your first investment (Tuesday, October 15th)
Session 6: Defining your portfolio strategy and value add (Tuesday, October 22nd)
Session 7: Defining your key next steps as an Angel Investor (Wednesday, October 30th)
All sessions from 17:00 to 19:30 CET
By being part of this programme you will:
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Understand how angel investors think, the risks and rewards, and the impact on startups.
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Learn deal evaluation, investment process, and early-stage investment structures.
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Connect with fellow angels, mentors, co-investors, and the European startup scene.
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Get support crafting a strategy tailored to your goals and expertise.
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Gain the confidence and resources to make your first angel investment.
Why?
Supernovas is committed to increase female presence in the innovation ecosystem, both as investors and entrepreneurs
Business Angels are key players in the early stages of startup development
Female investors are twice as likely to invest in female entrepreneurs as their male counterparts
Currently, only 10% of active angel investors in Europe are women
When?
Supernovas Business Angel Academy 2024 will start in mid- September.
The call for participants is open until August 30th: Supernovas (awardsplatform.com)
supernovas@eitcommunity.eu
Key data and testimonials
In 2023 70 women of 30 different nationalities completed either
of the Supernovas BA Academies (new and experienced)
“Supernovas BA Academy has allowed me to review concepts that I had learned before but also to reflect on my own investment thesis and made me aware of how I had readjusted it over time. I am thankful for the opportunity I had to join this programme and learn from all speakers, organisers, and all other inspiring women who were part of it. Initiatives like Supernovas encourage me to do event more to support other women entrepreneurs.”
Emma Fau. Supernovas Experienced BA Academy graduate 2023