JOIN THE UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL TECH HUB NETWORK COHORT 

Learn about the angel investing process from an African perspective. Network with other experienced professionals or new angels for co-investment opportunities. Meet promising start-ups. Access advice from Africa’s top investors and experts.

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

Join the upcoming International Tech Hub Network’s African Angel Academy programmes to learn via a structured but self-paced 12-module online course, and attend start-up showcases, expert masterclasses and live investor Q&A’s. You will also have the opportunity to receive mentorship if you form a new angel group.

Applications are now closed for South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria or UK residents
• 13 weeks 
• Presented entirely online, via a self-paced online course & live Zoom sessions
• Next cohort starts 17th of January 2022
• +/- 2 hours time commitment per week

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The UK government’s, International Tech Hub Network is sponsoring two cohorts of new angel investors to participate in the
African Angel Academy in September 2021 and January 2022. This 13-week journey will comprise of:

 12-MODULE SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE
& BI-WEEKLY INVESTOR Q&A’S

Learn how to confidently source and make a deal, form an angel group or syndicate, and manage your portfolio. Learn more about the course here >

 EXPERT MASTER CLASSES
& NETWORKING

Masterclasses on key topics with investors from across the ecosystem. Networking events with the full cohort of 80 new angels for collaboration and co-investment opportunities.

 START-UP SHOWCASES

Meet promising start-ups from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria towards
the end of the programme.

 NEW ANGEL GROUP MENTORSHIP

Apply for mentorship from an experienced angel
network manager for your new local group.

 JOIN A GROWING ALUMNI COMMUNITY

Join a growing African Angel Academy alumni group from 8 countries to access further learning events, networking opportunities and dealflow.

UPCOMING 

PROGRAMME

DATES

13 WEEKS

STARTS 17 JANUARY 2022 

INFORMATION SESSION

16 NOVEMBER 2021

– 5PM (SAST)

APPLICATIONS

CLOSED: 03 DECEMBER

2021 

UPCOMING PROGRAMME DATES

13 WEEKS

STARTS 17 JANUARY 2022 

INFORMATION SESSION

16 NOVEMBER 5PM SAST

APPLICATIONS CLOSED:

03 DECEMBER 2021

THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU IF YOU:

Are already investing in start-ups or would like to start investing, in your personal capacity or as a group

Have capital to invest in the next 6 months, and significant professional experience to add value to start-ups

Are currently residing in Nigeria, South Africa, the United Kingdom or Kenya

Want to be a catalyst for growth for our local entrepreneurial ecosystems

FOR ANGELS, BY ANGELS

The programme features experienced angel investors from across the African continent and they share their first-hand experience on sourcing, making, managing and exiting investments in Africa. These experts are featured in the online course’s video modules, and in live masterclasses as part of the cohort programmes.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL TECH HUB

 

The International Tech Hub Network is delivered by DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) under the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) which promotes digital inclusion and inclusive growth in partner countries. The Hubs forge innovation partnerships between the UK and international tech sectors, stimulate local digital economies, and build high-end digital skills to drive sustainable jobs and growth. DAP Hubs are located in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia and Brazil. Through the Hubs’ activities, entrepreneurs and founders acquire the skills, resources and support needed to turbocharge their entrepreneurial journey.