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
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
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.
