What an inspiring day at the 12th Angel Fair Africa Roadshow, hosted at 22 On Sloane, Africa’s largest startup campus! Alongside the Craca Machel Trust’s impact vehicle Afrishela and Chanzo Capital, we tackled the crucial gender funding gap head-on. The Angel Investors Masterclass, led by the incredible Keshni Morar of Jozi Angels, truly shone a […]
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 […]
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, […]
We host regular breakfasts to provide an opportunity for our angel investors to meet, exchange information and foster a sense of camaraderie. Check your inbox and WhatsApp messages for an invitation. ☕ #joziangels #angelinvestors #johannesburg
It was an honour for us to be able to attend the AfricArena one-day summit on 23 April 2024. Thanks for everyone involved in organising the event! Our Jozi Angels team – Sanjay, Keshni, Lundi, Ndavi and Liza – had an opportunity to meet and catch up with other role players in the startup ecosystem and attend numerous pitching […]
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the investor mixer hosted by Dream VC, Founders Factory Africa and Jozi Angels in Johannesburg on 2 April 2024. Our team had a great time meeting and networking with everyone there! #angelinvesting #Johannesburg #events
Sanjay Soni, Chief Visionary and Venture Architect at Jozi Angels, will be amongst the speakers, investors, and startups at the Tech In Business Summit 2024. Date: Wednesday, 3 April 2024 Time: 10am-4pm Venue: WeWork Sandton and Online (hybrid) Startup Grind Joburg, a co-host for this event, introduces Sanjay as a seasoned professional with a rich […]
Thanks to all the investors who joined us for the #AESIS2022 investor meet-up in Johannesburg on 2 November 2022. We enjoyed hosting you!
Author: Abu Cassim 13 November 2020 What are your first thoughts when you hear about Africa? Culture-rich, potential, struggle, colonialism, game-drives, or perhaps hot weather? How easily would your mind connect terms like entrepreneurship, business growth, investment funds, or unicorns with our continent? Your mind is probably moving straight towards tech centres right now, like Silicon Valley. Africa, regardless of […]
Author: Abu Cassim 26 October 2020 In this blog, we cover the following additional six categories of questions that every angel should ask before investing: progress in the business, marketing and customer acquisition, risks, intellectual property, financials, and financing rounds. These questions will go a long way to helping you understand how your money will be […]
Author: Abu Cassim What every angel should ask before investing 26 October 2020 It’s easy to get bowled over by an innovative idea, or an entrepreneur that brings a flood of passion to the table. In many ways, angels are fighting a current to maintain their objectivity. Multiple meetings are suggested before taking the plunge and making […]
Author: Abu Cassim 24 August 2020 There’s a common misconception amongst angel investors that the investment process is some quick and efficient undertaking. We’ve managed to close an investment deal in two weeks, but that was a complete outlier. Most investments take longer than you’d like, at least that’s if you do it right. On average, it’s […]
Author: Abu Cassim 31 July 2020 It has been said that the most remarkable quality of a leader is their ability to lift others as they rise. There could not be a more appropriate quote to describe the relationship between a mentor and mentee in the world of entrepreneurship. It may surprise some readers to […]
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