Angel investors, get ready to supercharge your portfolio by smartly navigating the startup landscape! This article dives into why it’s crucial to focus on vibrant, dynamic startups and gracefully avoid those that simply linger without real momentum—often called “living dead” or “zombie” companies. By understanding these key insights, you can optimise your investments for greater […]
Angel investing is an exhilarating journey with the potential for incredible triumphs, and navigating it successfully means tapping into your greatest assets: your network and the brilliance of industry experts! By embracing these powerful resources, you’ll gain invaluable insights that supercharge your investment decisions, making them smarter and more confident than ever before. Let’s dive […]
Angel investing isn’t just about providing capital to startups; it’s about enthusiastically engaging with the entrepreneurial ecosystem to maximize returns and spark innovation! Drawing on personal experience, as well as Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups (David. S. Rose), the importance of hands-on involvement for angel investors […]
As angel investors, we’ve learned that failure isn’t just a possibility—it’s a feature of the game. Insights from industry guides have shown why expecting several portfolio companies to fail is not only realistic but essential for success. Here’s why, and why it’s a mindset every angel investor should adopt. Startups are risky by design. It’s […]
A startup’s capitalisation table (cap table) is a crucial document detailing its ownership structure, including equity shares, stock options, and other securities. A “messy” cap table, characterised by complexity, unclear ownership, and excessive dilution, can be detrimental to angel investors. A well-structured cap table is essential for successful investment outcomes. Key issues with messy cap […]
Angel investing is an extreme sport with big potential payoffs, but you have to be smart about it. Don’t just throw money at one company and hope for the best. By spreading your investments around, you’ll protect yourself from big losses and increase your chances of hitting a home run. Plus, you’ll get to be […]
In the fast-paced world of startups, where innovation drives progress, investors face a critical challenge: identifying ventures that can withstand competition and deliver long-term value. As David S. Rose emphasizes in Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups, the key to successful angel investing lies in backing companies […]
When you’re just starting out as an angel investor, kicking things off with smaller investments is a total game-changer. It’s all about managing those risks, getting the hang of things, and building a killer portfolio. Let’s dive into why, inspired by David S. Rose’s “Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun […]
Okay, let’s be real. Angel investing? Sounds kinda serious, right? All that talk about “due diligence” and “portfolio diversification.” But here’s the thing: It’s way more exciting than it sounds! Forget hunting for the next big idea—think of it as finding the next rock star! Ideas? Everyone’s got them! But who can actually jam? Think […]
So, if you’re an angel investor, you’ll get way more bang for your buck and make a real impact if you stick to startups in industries you actually know. David S. Rose’s book, Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups, totally backs this up. Here’s why: 1. You’ll […]
22 April 2025 Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Spotting the next big thing in the startup scene isn’t just about numbers; it’s about vision, passion, and a dash of that “wow” factor. Drawing from the battle-tested wisdom of Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups and hard-earned experience, […]
As this year draws to a close, we’d like to thank our angel investors for being part of our community. Jozi Angels was built on three pillars: Community, Education and an Investment Channel (syndication). We appreciate the energy and enthusiasm you have brought to the innovation economy. Reflecting on 2024, more than 600 startups applied […]
15 May 2024 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has launched develoPPP Ventures, a new funding scheme for start-ups in South Africa. The programme supports the growth phase of innovative South African small and growing businesses (SGBs) that have the potential […]
Abstract: South Africa has the most established startup ecosystem and one of the largest communities of local investors on the continent. Jozi Angels is one of the angel networks building and maintaining that community. Founded by Abu Cassim, Jozi Angels has funded 52 startups since it formalised in 2017 and continues to invest in early-stage […]
Author: Liza Nilsson 29 August 2022 Funding is an integral part of growing a startup. Initially, entrepreneurs use their own resources. At the product development phase, friends and family may support them with additional resources, which also involves customer engagement. Angel investors are usually the first unrelated investors in a business. Their investments are typically […]
As we enter 2023, investors’ thoughts may start to wander to the next big thing in the tech industry. We have asked leaders in the venture capital business to weigh in with their thoughts and considered the tech trends we’ve identified. There’s an overwhelming consensus that over the next few years, applied artificial intelligence (AI) will play an ever-increasing role in our everyday lives: from cleaning our homes, to automating some of the work we do.
Just when most South Africans were getting ready to bask in the summer sun after a long and chaotic year, the impending threat of South Africa landing on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) global greylist is a cloud casting a shadow on our summer break. And rightly so.
In some of our previous articles, we’ve discussed what angel investors should ask before investing. Once an ideal investment opportunity has been identified and it’s been decided to move ahead, a term sheet will be drawn up that lays out the basic terms and conditions for investment.
Author: Abu Cassim 10 January 2022 Investing in startups can be tricky and can seem daunting, particularly if you’re new to it. Can you make money? Absolutely! Can you lose all your money? Yes. Investing in startups is a risky strategy and you should be aware of the risk from the outset. This blog, along with […]
Author: Abu Cassim 29 October 2021 From our previous blog you’ll recall that syndication is simply when a group of investors club together to invest in a specific opportunity. The syndicate is led by a lead investor while the rest of the investors take on the role of a backer. The reason for a distinction in […]
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