UNBELIEVERS
DO NOT INVEST IN AFRICA.
WARNING:
INVESTMENTS IN early stage COMPANIES ARE PARTICULARLY RISKY AND MAY RESULT IN TOTAL LOSS OF INVESTED CAPITAL. PAST PERFORMANCE OF A COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS OR RETURNS. ONLY INVESTORS WHO UNDERSTAND THE RISKS OF EARLY STAGE INVESTing AND WHO MEET ANGEL AFRICA'S INVESTMENT CRITERIA MAY INVEST.
For what it’s worth.
WE ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST BELIEVERS IN AFRICAN FOUNDERS.
noun
an·gel
/ˈānjəl/
a person who supports a business financially, typically one who invests THEIR OWN capital in a small or newly established enterprise BASED ON THEIR OWN CRITERIA.
OUR APPROACH
We invest in Africa’s most promising Student Founders to build new companies from scratch.
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We identify remarkable individuals who have something to prove. We are confident that the greatest returns in venture will come from Founders who are capable but have not yet had the opportunity to show the world their talents and capabilities.
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We hold strong convictions about what it takes to get a new company off the ground. We invest capital as well as the full strength of our team—business and technical product leaders equipped with hands-on experience at the best technology companies of the past decade.
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We focus on building companies with a defensible business model and/or proprietary technology in industries ripe for change. We make investments to intensify their efforts in either outperforming incumbents or disrupting the status quo.
We are united in the belief that investing in the next generation of African Techpreneurs is both a profitable endeavor and a positive social good.
BECOMing AN
ANGEL
Angels are a distinctive group of Product and Engineering Leaders who have excelled at top technology firms like Uber, Meta, and Google, with many being early employees at rapidly growing startups such as Stripe, TikTok, and Calendly.
We believe that building new technology companies alongside these top operators is the greatest opportunity of Africa’s next decade, because they commit not just their capital but also bring deep product understanding.
Super Angels include accredited private investors from prestigious firms like 500 Global and Goldman Sachs. Their expertise in due diligence and valuation consistently guides us to industry benchmarks of success.
Our goal is to continue to attract this diverse caliber of Angels and Super Angels. their commitment provides critical and exacting guidance to our Founders.
FAQs
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Simply put, Angel investing is like giving a boost to brand-new companies, before big-time investors come on board. It's a way to help these startups grow at a critical time. However, it's a bit of a gamble, because these young companies are still finding their footing, and it might take anywhere from 5 to 10 years to see if the investment pays off.
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Angel investors often come from a variety of backgrounds, including successful entrepreneurs, business executives, and professionals who not only invest financially but may also offer valuable management advice, industry expertise, and networking opportunities to help the startups grow and succeed.
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Becoming an Angel requires a formal application and two interviews with existing Angels or Super Angels.
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Well, that varies. Successful exits can take several years; it takes time to build a new company. The economy at large has a lot to do with exits, too. Expect a company to grow for 5 or more years before a successful exit.
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You can contact us by sending an email to invest@angelafrica.com