Connect2Scale
Welcome to Connect2Scale’s Learning Hub!
Unlock the potential of early-stage investing with Connect2Scale’s curated webinar series — your gateway to mastering the art and science of supporting tomorrow’s tech leaders. Here, we bring together angel investors, startup founders, and ecosystem builders in an ongoing conversation about what really moves the needle.
Angel Academy
Angel Academy: Next Generation
A foundational series designed for those looking to step into angel investing. You’ll get practical insight into:
- What it means to be an angel and why startups can be a unique asset class
- Building your investment portfolio: theory, tactics, and real-life case studies
- Evaluating founding teams and practicing due diligence
- Legal frameworks and essential documents for early-stage investing
Angel Academy: Mature Angels
This advanced track is for experienced investors aiming to sharpen their approach to exits, co-investing, and scaling:
- Collaborating with venture capital: bridging angel and VC rounds
- Exit strategies: secondary investments, M&A, and structuring
- Execution playbooks: tools and processes for smooth exits
- Real-life case stories: learn from successes and challenges
Academy Topics
ANGEL ACADEMY: Next Generation topics
- Startups as an asset class: First Do’s and Dont’s for a Business Angel
- How to build your Portfolio? – a practical case study
- How to evaluate a team? – the basics of due dilligence
- The basic legal frameworks for startup investing
- What does it mean to be an angel investor and startups as an asset class
- How to build your portfolio? Practical strategies and tips
- How to evaluate a team & the basics of due diligence
- The basics of legal frameworks & documents for angel investing
ANGEL ACADEMY: Mature Angels topics
This advanced track is for experienced investors aiming to sharpen their approach to exits, co-investing, and scaling:
- Collaborating with venture capital: bridging angel and VC rounds
- Exit strategies: secondary investments, M&A, and structuring
- Execution playbooks: tools and processes for smooth exits
- Real-life case stories: learn from successes and challenges
Investment Lighthouses
What is an Investment Lighthouse?
Investment Lighthouses (ILs) integral to the Connect2Scale project, are transformative platforms fostering innovation and collaboration, connecting investors with curated startups, providing educational resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and sustaining long-term success in the European financing ecosystem.
Who is it for?
Investment Lighthouses are designed for investors seeking high-quality opportunities and startups looking for funding and support. They also benefit BANs aiming to expand their networks and enhance investment activities.
