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Jozi Angels at the 12th Angel Fair Africa Roadshow in Johannesburg

Liza — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:56:18 +0000

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 […]

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Unlock angel investing success: Harness your network and expert wisdom!

Liza — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:42:59 +0000

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 […]

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Why angel investors should attend pitch events and mentor startups

Liza — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:28:51 +0000

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 […]

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Why angel investors should embrace failure as part of the journey

Liza — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:16:01 +0000

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 […]

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Understanding the cap table and its importance

Liza — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:02:35 +0000

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 […]

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Diversify early!

Liza — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:12:00 +0000

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 […]

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Ready to crush it with startup investments? Back moats!

Liza — Mon, 19 May 2025 08:52:39 +0000

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 […]

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Forget the lightbulb moment, find the rock star!

Liza — Tue, 06 May 2025 06:58:21 +0000

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 […]

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Why angel investors should totally focus on startups they actually know

Liza — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:48:30 +0000

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 […]

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Unlocking unicorn potential: A rapid angel investor’s guide to pitch deck mastery

Liza — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:59:42 +0000

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, […]

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