Course Curriculum

12 Chapters · 95 Lessons

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      Stéphane Ouaki welcomes you to the ESIL Angel Academy

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      What the course will cover

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      What is an Angel Investor?

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      What is an Angel Investor? - Hear from the Experts

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      Why are Angel Investors important?

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      Why are Angel Investors important? - Hear from the Experts

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      What are the Benefits of Angel Investing?

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      What are the Benefits of Angel Investing? - Hear from the Experts

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      Understanding the Risks - Hear from the Experts

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      The Angel Investment Process - Infographic

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      The Importance of Building a Portfolio

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      The Importance of Building a Portfolio - Hear from the Experts

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      The Importance of Building a Portfolio - Infographic

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      Where do Exits Come From? - Hear From The Experts

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      How Much to Invest - Hear from the Experts

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      Creating An Investment Thesis - Hear From The Experts

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      Creating An Investment Thesis - Infographic

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      Introduction to Angel Investing - Test Your Knowledge

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      Venture-backable businesses - Hear from the Experts

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      The Importance of a Good Team - Hear from the Experts

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      Finding Product-Market-Fit - Hear from the Experts

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      Defensible IP Moats - Hear from the Experts

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      Deal Sources - Hear from the Experts

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      Crowdfunding - Hear from the Experts

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      Finding and Evaluating Potential Deals - Test Your Knowledge

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      Different Due Diligence for Different Stages - Hear From The Experts

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      How Much Due Diligence Should An Angel Do? - Hear From The Experts

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      How Can You Spread The Load Of Due Diligence - Hear From The Experts

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      Valuations - Hear From The Experts

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      What is a Cap Table? (animation)

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      What Is A Cap Table? - Hear From The Experts

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      What is a Cap Table? Example

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      How Co-Investment Works - Hear From The Experts

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      What Is Commercial Due Diligence? - Hear From The Experts

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      Understanding The Financials - Hear From The Experts

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      Intellectual Property Due Diligence and strategy - Hear From The Experts

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      The Legal Documents - Legal Due Diligence Checklists

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      Negotiating and Structuring an Angel Deal - Test Your Knowledge

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      The Legal Documents - Hear From The Experts

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      The Key Documents - Hear From The Experts

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      The Term Sheet - Hear From The Experts

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      What are convertible loan notes? (animation)

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      What are Convertible Loan Notes? - Hear From The Experts

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      NDA Template

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      Term Sheet Template

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      Shareholders Agreement Template

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      SAFE Template

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      Syndication Agreement Template

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      Convertible Loan Term Sheet Template

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      Understanding the Legal Processes for Angel Investments

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      Helping a business (animation)

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      Helping a Business - Hear From The Experts

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      Re-investment - Hear From The Experts

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      VC Investment - Hear From The Experts

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      Dilution (animation)

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      Dilution - Hear From The Experts

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      Joining A Board - Hear From The Experts

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      Developing your Post-Investment Strategy - Test Your Knowledge

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      The Importance of Embracing Diversity - Hear From The Experts

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      The Importance of Embracing Diversity - Infographic

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      Investing As A Team - Hear From The Experts

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      Building A Trusted Investor Brand - Hear From The Experts

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      Being A Lead Investor - Hear From The Experts

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      How the European Innovation Council Supports Angel Investing in Europe

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      How the European Commission Supports Angel Investing in Europe

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      Business Angels and EIC Deep-Tech Projects - Hear From The Experts

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      How Cross-Border Investing Works - Hear From The Experts

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      Advanced Investing - Test Your Knowledge

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      Green/Climate Tech - Hear From The Experts

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      DeepTech - Hear From The Experts

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      Healthcare & Bioscience - Hear From The Experts

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      SaaS - Hear From The Experts

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      BEIT

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      ECLIPSE

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      PHIRE

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      Niccolo Somaschi - Quandela

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      Klaus Nyengaard - Saltfoss

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      Jon Lindén - Ekkono Solutions

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      Gorka Hermoso - H2SITE

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      Cédric Vanhoeck - Resortecs

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      Patrik Möller - CorPower Ocean

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      Masterclass - Building a Diverse Investment Portfolio

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      Masterclass - The Benefits of a Gender Smart Investing for Business Angels

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      Masterclass - Exit Strategies: Critical Success Factors

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      Masterclass - Walk through a Deal from Evaluation to Final Decision-Making

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      Masterclass - Due Diligence to Manage Risk and Build Confidence

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      Masterclass - The Benefits of Syndication and Co-Investment

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      Masterclass - Effective Investing as a Woman Business Angel

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      Masterclass - Addressing Risks and Barriers for Women Angel Investors

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      Masterclass - Successful Cross-border Investment Strategies

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      Masterclass - Harnessing the Power of AI to boost Angel Investment

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      Masterclass - Investing in Cleantech and Addressing Climate Change

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      Masterclass - Effective Investing in Deeptech Businesses

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      Masterclass - Effective Investing in Biotech and Life Sciences

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      ESIL Angel Academy Final Quiz - Test Your Knowledge

About the Course

This comprehensive 20-hour course is your gateway into the world of angel investing. Designed for new and aspiring investors, it offers a rich mix of engaging content — from expert-led talks and real-world case studies to interactive modules and short animated explainers. You'll gain practical insights into sourcing and evaluating deals, understanding term sheets, managing risk, and building a diverse portfolio. Along the way, you'll hear directly from experienced angels, founders, and industry leaders who share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and insider perspectives. Whether you're looking to make your first investment or deepen your understanding of the early-stage ecosystem, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to get started.

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