Pre-registration form for Participants
Angel Academy
Axel is organising an Angel Academy - a hands-on workshop for people who want to become angel investors, or are already making early-stage investments and want to learn more.
The Academy will be led by key players from Georgia, EU, UK - including active angel investors, business angel network (BAN) managers, and successful startup founders. We’ll walk you through real startup cases and actual deal stories, sharing the knowledge, tools, and mindset you need to make smart investment decisions.
The Academy will be led by key players from Georgia, EU, UK - including active angel investors, business angel network (BAN) managers, and successful startup founders. We’ll walk you through real startup cases and actual deal stories, sharing the knowledge, tools, and mindset you need to make smart investment decisions.
And of course, our main value proposition has always been this: You’ll connect with others, learn from their experiences, and expand your network. Most importantly, by the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to make your first investment in a tech startup alongside other Georgian angel investors within one syndicate.
The best time to start investing in the future is now - and it begins with knowledge, community, and the courage to take the first step
We’re launching three different formats of Angel Academy to suit different preferences and schedules:
- OnlineAbout one month long, for those who prefer remote and flexible learning.
- On-site in GeorgiaIn-person sessions, combined with some online meetings with investors from around the world.
- Intensive EditionA fast-track format for those who want to move quicker.
Topics we will cover during the first batch:
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Angel Investing EssentialsEcosystem Overview,
Angel Investing vs. Funds,
Deal Flow Process,
Funding Stages,
Roles of Angels. -
What Investors Look For & Founders PerspectiveAssessing Startups,
Investor - Startup Relationship,
Product Market Fit and Market Size,
Founders Motivation. -
Due Diligence & Risk ManagementLegal Compliance Review,
Financial Health,
Product & Tech Assessment,
Team & Product Risk,
Due Diligence Checklist. -
Investment Instruments and Deal TermsGet familiar with deal structures, funding rounds, valuation methods, and legal frameworks. -
Valuation Metrics & Financial TermsValuation Methods,
Key Financial Metrics,
Exit Strategy,
Ownership & Dilution -
Structuring Deals & Modern Investment ToolsEquity & Convertible Notes,
Axel Typical Deal Structure,
Dilution Calculation Per Round,
Tax & Legal Considerations. -
Portfolio Strategy, Exits & Post-Investment SupportDiversification Strategy,
Exit Strategies,
What's Next by VCs,
Supporting Startups Case by Case. -
Trends and Opportunities
Explore high-growth sectors, emerging technologies, and where early-stage capital is heading.
To see detailed curriculum, please click here:
Meet Some of Our Speakers
Participants will get the chance to hear insightful discussions and real-life cases from speakers with experience in hundreds of successful deals and investments, including:
- Robin ButlerPartner at Sturgeon CapitalDue Diligence & Risk Management
- Nina DremeljPresident of Business Angels SloveniaDiversification Strategy & Due Diligence Checklist
- George ShamugiaFounder at HY10Product & Tech Assessment, Team & Product Risk, Founders' Motivation
- Iro TsagareishviliDirector at AxelEcosystem Overview, Deal flow Process, Funding Stages, Axel Typical Deal Structure
- Giorgi ChikviladzeEarly-Stage Financing SpecialistEquity & Convertible Notes, Dilution Calculations, Key Financial Metrics, Exit Strategies
- Nicolas RouhanaBoard of Director Member at Investors of the MediterraneanSupporting Startups Case by Case
- Ketevan KhuntsariaInvestment Board Member at AxelAssessing Startups, Investor-Startup Relationship, Product Market Fit & Market Size
- George SimongulashviliPartner at GEC Business Growth ServicesAngel Investing vs. Other Funds, Role of Angel Investing, Ownership & Dilution, Supporting Startups Case by Case
- Levan KiladzeFounder of LemondoFounders' Motivation
- Giorgi SamkharadzeAngel Investor at AxelTax & Legal Considerations
- Davit TsitskishviliEntrepreneur, Angel Investor, MentorSupporting Startups Case by Case
- Irakli ChikavaCo-Founder at TelAgriFounders' Motivation
The list of speakers is being updated, and the full list will be published soon.
This is a priority pre-registration form for the very first cohort of Angel Academy.
By signing up, you’ll join the waitlist - and we’ll reach out to each of you personally to better understand your expectations and tailor the experience around your needs.
If you’d like to be part of a more hands-on and customized learning group, this is your chance to step in early.
We’re excited to build this journey together - starting with you!
By signing up, you’ll join the waitlist - and we’ll reach out to each of you personally to better understand your expectations and tailor the experience around your needs.
If you’d like to be part of a more hands-on and customized learning group, this is your chance to step in early.
We’re excited to build this journey together - starting with you!