The Effective Angel Investment Programme, held in Warsaw from October 7-11, 2024, is designed to equip Angel Investors with the necessary skills and insights to invest in innovative businesses. Organised by the EU-funded ESIL initiative, this training provides an invaluable opportunity to learn from leading figures in the most developed Angel Investment markets across Europe and Poland. With a focus on early-stage, high-growth potential businesses, this course aims to boost their competence and knowledge, helping them to become successful investors.
Luigi Amati, ESIL Archangel explains that Europe is still divided when it comes to angel investing and gap between top tier countries and widening countries remains large, even more when considering startups focused on strategic technologies . Another undesirable characteristic of the current BA community is that the community is largely composed by male investors. ESIL capacity building will address these challenges with both in presence and online capacity building which will be followed by mentoring on syndication.
Join the next generation of Polish angels
This programme is suitable for individuals from various backgrounds, including successful entrepreneurs and those with experience in technology, engineering, and innovation. Women and people of all ages are particularly encouraged to apply. The essential criterion is having the financial capacity to invest and a willingness to take risks to support early-stage businesses. Business skills and expertise, coupled with willingness to invest, will help start-ups grow and succeed, potentially bringing investors back a significant return.
Master angel investing with Europe’s top experts
The Effective Angel Investment Course offers 16 hours of face-to-face learning, guided by experienced Angel Investors from top European markets, alongside leading local investors in Poland. Participants will benefit from case studies, knowledge sharing, and real-life investment processes. Special attention will be given to the needs and interests of women seeking to develop their skills as angel investors. The course also offers the opportunity to participate in startup pitches, enhancing participant’s evaluation and decision-making skills. In addition to the face-to-face training, participants will gain access to 10 hours of online learning, including webinars on key growth sectors, exit strategies, deep due diligence, and more. This will provide a comprehensive learning experience, supported by downloadable templates and legal documents relevant to the investment process.
About ESIL, The Next Gen of Angels
ESIL is dedicated to boosting Europe’s innovative ecosystems through the creation of a thriving, connected and diverse angel investment community across all the countries of Europe, whilst strengthening those markets where angel investment may still be lagging behind.
ESIL is supported by funding from the European Union through the European Innovation Council and SME Executive Agency EISMEA. ESIL will be delivered by a consortium of highly experienced ecosystem players, deeply embedded in European investment and innovation ecosystems, composed of META Group, BAE and Bpifrance.
Website: https://www.europeanesil.eu/
Contact
Lorenzo Valeriani | Operation Manager | META Group | l.valeriani@meta-group.com
Jenny Tooth | VP Diversity | BAE | jenny.tooth@ukbaa.org.uk
Jana Drzkova | Communication Manager | Bpifrance | jana.drzkova@ext.bpifrance.fr
