General information
Angel Academy
Angel Academy by Axel helps aspiring and early-stage investors understand how to invest in tech startups with confidence.
Designed by active angels. Trusted by investors from Georgia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Türkiye.
Angel Academy is Axel’s educational platform built to connect new investors with real startup investment opportunities.

Through international expert-led sessions, real case studies, and networking, participants learn how angel investing works; how to evaluate startups, structure deals, build a strong portfolio and more.

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

Choose Your Edition

  • Georgian Edition
    (Offline, at Tbilisi)
    This version brings together Georgian and international speakers for 2-month course with theoretical + practical sessions and additional networking activities.
    2-month in-person program in Tbilisi (February 2026)
  • Regional Edition
    (Offline, at Tbilisi)
    English-language edition for participants from Georgia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Türkiye. Combines theoretical and practical learning in Tbilisi with networking, startup visits, cultural activities, and trips around Georgia.
    1-week intensive program in Tbilisi (February 2026)
  • Online Crash Course
    (Virtual)
    Fast, focused training in English with regional and international speakers, online.
    Gain practical angel investing knowledge and connect with a cross-regional community with flexible format.
    2-week intensive online program (December 2025)

Why Angel Academy?

  • Learn
    Learn directly from experienced angel investors and startups founders
  • Experience
    Understand real investment cases from Georgia and beyond
  • Network
    Network with regional participants, angel investors and international speakers
  • Invest
    Join Axel's international community after graduation
Our courses are designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in understanding the world of startup investing and for those who want to expand their network and meet experienced investors and founders from around the world.

No prior investment experience is required.

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.

Some of our past and guest lecturers include:
  • Robin Butler
    Partner at Sturgeon Capital

    Due Diligence & Risk Management

  • Nina Dremelj
    President at Business Angels Slovenia
    Diversification Strategy & Due Diligence Checklist

  • George Shamugia
    Founder at HY10

    Product & Tech Assessment, Team & Product Risk, Founders' Motivation
  • Iro Tsagareishvili
    Director at Axel

    Ecosystem Overview, Deal flow Process, Funding Stages, Axel Typical Deal Structure
  • Giorgi Chikviladze
    Early-Stage Financing Specialist


    Equity & Convertible Notes, Dilution Calculations, Key Financial Metrics, Exit Strategies

  • Nicolas Rouhana
    Board of Director Member at Investors of the Mediterranean

    Supporting Startups Case by Case


  • Ketevan Khuntsaria
    Investment Board Member at Axel


    Assessing Startups, Investor-Startup Relationship, Product Market Fit & Market Size

  • George Simongulashvili
    Partner at GEC Business Growth Services
    Angel Investing vs. Other Funds, Ownership & Dilution


  • Levan Kiladze

    Founder of Lemondo
    Founders' Motivation

  • Giorgi Samkharadze

    Angel Investor at Axel
    Tax & Legal Considerations

  • Davit Tsitskishvili
    Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Mentor
    Supporting Startups Case by Case
  • Irakli Chikava

    Co-Founder at TelAgri
    Founders' Motivation

The list of speakers is being updated, and other speakers will be added too.
Our mission is to build a strong base of informed, responsible, and connected angel investors in emerging markets.

Angel Academy aims to make angel investing accessible to professionals from different backgrounds and geographies to help them understand risks, evaluate startups, and contribute to regional innovation.

We’re excited to build this journey together - starting with you!
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About Axel

Axel is the first and largest Business Angel Network in Georgia, uniting up to 100 member angel investors and 25 startups across various industries in portfolio.
As a board member of EBAN (European Business Angel Network) and member of GenGlobal, Axel brings international knowledge, standards, and networking opportunities to the region.
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