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, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the EU, and the US - 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 experience, and grow your network
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:
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Introduction to Angel InvestingUnderstand the fundamentals, how the process works, and where to begin as a new investor. -
Evaluating Startups
Learn how to assess a startup's potential, from market size to traction and overall investability. -
Team, Product, and ScalabilityWhat defines a strong founding team, a viable product, and a scalable business model. -
Investment Instruments and Deal TermsGet familiar with deal structures, funding rounds, valuation methods, and legal frameworks. -
Building a Portfolio Strategy
Design your own investment strategy: diversification, risk appetite, stage focus. -
Post-Investment EngagementUnderstand your role after investing - from mentorship and strategic support to exit planning. -
Lessons from Real Cases
Insights from real-life successes and failures in early-stage investing, shared by founders and angels. -
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
- 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
- Levan KiladzeFounder of LemondoFounders' Motivation
- 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
- Giorgi SamkharadzeAngel Investor at AxelTax & Legal Considerations
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!