Cross-Border Investment Framework
Connecting portfolio startups with international investors through a structured, trusted syndication process
Become our Partner What is the Cross-Border
Investment Framework?
Investment Framework?
The Cross-Border Investment Framework is an Axel-led initiative designed to make early-stage cross-border investing structured, predictable, and repeatable.
The framework enables Business Angel Networks (BANs) and venture capital investors (VCs) from Europe and emerging markets to co-invest in portfolio startups through a shared process.
The framework is not an open startup call. All startups enter through BAN or VC nomination.
The framework enables Business Angel Networks (BANs) and venture capital investors (VCs) from Europe and emerging markets to co-invest in portfolio startups through a shared process.
The framework is not an open startup call. All startups enter through BAN or VC nomination.
Join our framework and co-invest with trusted partners
Key Facts
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PartnersOpen to BANs & VCs from Europe and emerging markets -
StartupsNomination-based (portfolio startups of the partners only) -
Numbers20–30 or more startups reviewed per cycle -
Investment StructureSPV or nominee-based execution
Why choose us
Experience
Connect with international investors, BANs, and founders while participating in real cross-border investment processes. Gain hands-on experience collaborating on foreign deals and supporting portfolio startups as they scale beyond their home markets.
Networking
Build meaningful relationships with international angel investors, BAN managers, and VCs from Europe and emerging markets.
Investing opportunities
Access cross-border investment opportunities and co-invest with international angels and BANs in portfolio startups, using structured syndication and direct engagement.
Fun
Our online and offline sessions combine serious deal-making with an engaging atmosphere to bring people together through shared investments, international collaboration, and memorable experiences.
Eligibility Criteria
- For BANs and VCs
- May nominate only startups they have already invested in or formally support.
- BANs/VCs represent and support their startups throughout screening and pitching stages.
- All information shared with investors must be accurate and complete.
- Participants are expected to co-invest and collaborate internationally.
- Shared deal information must be treated as confidential.
- Participants engage through the full process, from screening to potential syndication.
For Startups- Must be nominated by a participating BAN or VC from its existing portfolio.
- Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, or early Series A.
- Traction: Demonstrated market validation (users, revenue, pilots, or strong commercial signals).
- Scalability: Clear potential for international expansion.
- Team: Committed founding team with defined roles and execution capacity.
- Investment readiness: Clear funding ask, use of funds, and growth strategy.
- Governance: Transparent cap table and legal structure.
Our mission is to make cross-border angel investing structured, trusted, and repeatable by connecting portfolio startups with international investors through a clear syndication framework.
We’re excited to build this journey together - starting with you!Please fill out the form and our team will contact you with more details about participation.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.
