💸 What You’ll Learn
You don’t need a finance background to start investing in startups.
You just need a guide that speaks your language - and doesn’t assume you already know what a cap table is.
This crash course breaks it all down.
Clear, practical lessons - sent straight to your inbox - that help you understand how startup investing really works, and how to get started in a smart, intentional way. Paired with live digital Ask Me Anything events with seasoned angel investors, for all the questions you're too smart not to ask.
Here’s what we’re covering, lesson by lesson:
🧠Lesson 1: What Even Is Angel Investing?
We start at the beginning because even smart women can't know what they haven't learned yet.
Here’s what’s inside:
→ Frequently asked questions (like, do I need to be rich?)
→ Your jargon translator: the startup investing glossary
→ First steps in defining your investor identity
→ Connect with your cohort (because this isn’t a solo sport)
đź’Ľ Lesson 2: How Startup Deals Actually Work
Let’s demystify the mechanics.
→ Priced equity, SLIP & SAFE agreements
→ Convertible notes, debt, and crowdfunding
→ Syndicates & how angels actually invest
No finance degree required. Just curiosity and caffeine.
đźš© Lesson 3: Red Flags & Green Lights
Welcome to due diligence.
→ What legal docs you should actually read
→ Risk appetite vs. red flags
→ How to protect yourself - and your capital
🔍 Lesson 4: Where the Good Deals Happen
Finding startups isn’t magic - but it does take intention.
→ Where dealflow really comes from
→ How to assess a pitch deck (and a founder)
→ How to know when you’ve found “your” deal
đź’Ą Lesson 5: Small Money, Big Impact
You don’t need €100K to matter.
→ Why €1K–€10K checks can make a difference
→ What makes a great early-backer
→ Where your capital is best put to work
🧠Lesson 6: Investment Thesis & Exit Scenarios
Let’s zoom out and get strategic.
→ What do you invest in - and why?
→ What returns are you expecting?
→ What does a successful exit even look like?
You Don’t Need to Know Everything.
You just need to start.
And lesson by lesson, that’s what we’re doing here.
Let’s build your investor brain - and portfolio - one step at a time.
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