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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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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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Best wishes for 2024-2025

Liza — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:54:40 +0000

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 […]

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Jozi Angels Breakfast Series 2024

Liza — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

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

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Leaderex 2024

Liza — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who joined us at this year’s event in Sandton! A very special thank you to the organisers of Leaderex, especially Shaun Kingston, who do an amazing job at pulling everything together. At the event, Sanjay Soni, Keshni Morar and Lundi Njomane each had an opportunity to share some of their insights on […]

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Keshni Morar at Startup Grind, 2 Nov 2023

Liza — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended Startup Grind for a fireside chat with Keshni Morar of Jozi Angels, an investor and exceptional startup funding strategist. The evening’s line-up included Clive Butkow, the CEO of Kalon Venture Partners, whose company has invested in over 12 successful companies. Harry Lee, co-founder & CTO of Melio AI also delivered […]

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Jozi Angels Pitch Event, Leaderex 2023

Liza — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended the Jozi Angels pitch event at LEADEREX, Sandton Convention Centre, proudly sponsored by the African Angel Academy and UK-SA Tech Hub. Our four esteemed judges, Michael Threherne (Jozi Angels), Milisa Mabinza (UK-SA Tech Hub), John Anyetei (African Angel Academy) and Preshan Govinder (JSE Private Placements) had presenters on their toes! […]

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Sanjay Soni, Startup Grind, 14 September 2023

Liza — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:46:33 +0000

Thanks to everyone who joined Sanjay Soni at Startup Grind in Sandton! Sanjay is a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist. With 25 years of rich professional experience, Sanjay will offered invaluable insights into preparing businesses for investments.

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Sanjay Soni at LEADEREX on 12 Sep, 11:20-11:55

Liza — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:05:19 +0000

Thanks for joining Sanjay Soni’s talk at LEADEREX on 12 September, alongside Mathew Marsden (Startup Club ZA), Edwell Gumbo (Tsimologong), and Eleanor Bloem (MindFuse). They discussed “How to develop a winning business model and strategy.” Sanjay is an accomplished entrepreneur, business strategist, chartered accountant, venture builder, angel investor and board member, having founded/co-founded multiple start-up […]

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Keshni Morar at LEADEREX on 12 Sep, 16:40-16:55

Liza — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Thanks for joining Keshni Morar’s talk at LEADEREX, 12 September 2023, on “There is no shortage of funding in South Africa.” Keshni is a dedicated advocate for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As the founder of Investable, she guides emerging tech startups through concept validation to funding stages. Her role on the investment committee of Jozi Angels […]

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