OUR TRAINING PROGRAMMES

From introductory masterclasses to CPD-accredited investment training for individuals and corporate teams, AwakenAngels has a pathway to suit you.

NEW TO INVESTING: TAKE FLIGHT

Begin your angel investor journey with our 90-minute Angel Investing Masterclass. Gain the training, tools, and support to take your first steps with confidence.

RECENT & MORE EXPERIENCED: SPREAD YOUR WINGS

Expand your knowledge & network with our CPD-Accredited AwakenAngels Investor Academy. Access a trusted network, share insights, and explore vetted, women-led deals.

COMMITTED INVESTOR: LIFT OTHERS

Help Irish women founders raise and shape the future of Irish investment. From DealLeader Training to mentoring and attending Pitch events, be part of an all-island movement of investors backing Irish women founders, sharing your knowledge, and shaping the next wave of high-impact ventures.

NEW TO ANGEL INVESTING? WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU TAKE FLIGHT

Begin your angel investor journey with our free 90-minute Angel Investing Masterclass supported by InterTradeIreland and British Business Bank.

Tailored for those new to the space, this dynamic session breaks down everything you need to know. From assessing start-up pitches to building a winning investment portfolio, we’ll increase your thirst for all things angel-investing. Learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain the confidence to make informed, strategic investments. Why not feel more confident, take control of your financial future, and make angel investing your next big move! We offer our AwakenAngels Masterclass online and in-person throughout the year. Register your details and we’ll keep you notified about upcoming events.

What you'll learn:

During the AwakenAngels Masterclass, you’ll gain insights into:

The Angel Investing Landscape

Understand the current trends, roles, and impact of angel investors in the start-up ecosystem.

Risk and Return

Learn how to assess the risk-return profile of angel investments and set realistic expectations for returns.

Due Diligence

Master the practical steps of due diligence to evaluate a start-up's team, market, product, financials, and legal standing.

Programme Cost

There is no cost to participate in this programme.Our Angel Investing Masterclass is made possible by InterTradeIreland through the Shared Island Fund, and supported by Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland

Programme Benefits

Breaking financial barriers

Foundational knowledge to understand the impact of angel investors in start-ups

Expert led training

Gain confidence to angel invest

Access to future resources

Learn to evaluate risk and set realistic return expectations

Get hands-on with evaluating start-ups' team, market, product, and financials

Understand key valuation methods and sharpen your negotiation skills

Learn to build and manage a diverse, balanced investment portfolio

Exclusive community support

Programme Delivery format

90-Minute Online Sessions: Interactive sessions led by industry experts.

Engaging Discussions: Participate in Q&A and discussion sessions to get your questions answered.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women investors and build your network.

RECENT AND MORE EXPERIENCED INVESTORS: SPREAD YOUR WINGS

Expand your knowledge & network with the CPD-Accredited AwakenAngels Investor Academy. Take your investing to the next level with our AwakenAngels Investor Academy CPD-accredited training designed to build real-world expertise. Whether you’re new to investing or looking to sharpen your skills, our curriculum covers everything from crafting a solid investment strategy to exiting investments profitably.

In our AwakenAngels Training Academy you’ll learn how to:

Build a strategy aligned with your goals

Conduct effective due diligence

Value companies with confidence

Understand business models and financials

Negotiate favourable deal terms

Manage and monitor your portfolio

Navigate follow-on funding rounds

Maximise returns through smart exits

Explore impactful, purpose-driven investing

Earn CPD credits while gaining practical, actionable knowledge to make informed and strategic investment decisions.

In our AwakenAngels CPD-accredited Investment Training, you’ll study nine curated modules and learn about:

Investment Strategy

Investment strategy is the foundation of successful investing. This module will provide you with an understanding of how to develop a solid investment strategy that aligns with your goals.

Due Diligence

Due diligence is a critical part of the investment process. This module will cover due diligence and how to conduct it effectively, whether you are a new investor or looking to refresh your knowledge base.

Company Valuation

This module will help you understand the value of a company from an investor's perspective and determine its worth.

Deal Terms

Learn how to negotiate a win-win deal that aligns with your goals and objectives as an investor, terms that are favourable to both parties and how to protect your investment.

Business Model and Financials

Understanding a company's business model and financials is critical to you making informed investment decisions.

Managing Investments

This module will teach you how to stay involved in your portfolio and monitor your investments.

Follow-on Rounds

Follow-on rounds are a critical part of early-stage startup investing. This module will show you how to participate in follow-on rounds, evaluate opportunities, and understand the importance of a company's growth potential.

Exiting Investments

Exiting investments is an essential part of your early-stage startup investing journey. This module will explain how to secure a profitable exit and maximise your return on investment.

Impact Investing

Impact investing is a growing trend in the world of investing. As part of your investor knowledge base, you will learn about various impact investing strategies and how to assess the impact of these investments. Our training programme can be undertaken by individuals or via corporate training to equip your team with financial literacy and inclusive investment skills.

COMMITTED INVESTORS: LIFT OTHERS

Do you know investing inside and out? Why not back and help educate the next generation of women founders. From our Deal Leader Training to our pitch events, by joining AwakenAngels and being part of an all-island movement of investors backing high-potential, women-led ventures, you’ll be shaping the future of Irish investment.

Through our sister organisation, AwakenHub, we know every founder we bring forward. We’ve helped them assess the capital they need and the expertise that can accelerate their growth, so we encourage our investors to contribute more than funding. Join us today and share your professional insight, open doors, and mentor the next generation of founders.

CORPORATE TRAINING

We offer various training pathways for corporate teams, including our 90 minute AwakenAngels Masterclass and our two-day AwakenAngels Investor Academy to unlock the power of angel investing for your teams.

Our two-day AwakenAngels Investor Academy introduces corporate teams to angel investing, portfolio diversification, and the founder ecosystem. Delivered by seasoned investors and experts, it helps organisations:

If you would like to learn more about what’s involved, please email us today