Zidi Investor
Fellowship

Zidi Angel investor Fellowship

ZIDI Angel investor Fellowship is a 6 to 12 weeks cohort programme which trains aspiring angel investors. The training is offered in different formats. Aspiring investors can join the self pased training and learn at their own time but also get a chance to learn from other investors during the meetups or due diligence committee meetings. The Generalist stream and Thematic streams are offered on a cohort or country specific programmes which vary from year to year. Previous thematic streams have focused on African diaspora in EU and Africa and topics like Green sectors.

Join the Spring 2025 Cohort

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Covered Topics

Introduction to Angel Investing

What does angel investing mean? How does investing in startups works, what are the funding types and criteria you can exploit and the investment stages available

Evaluating business cases

Understand how to evaluate business models and financials. Learn how to value the businesses and project future revenues

Due Diligence

Undertake the due diligence process, Formulate a due diligence scan using a pipeline company case study, prepare investment committee minutes

Valuation for early stage companies

Value companies to be able to determine your expected return on investment and what the company would be worth at the end of investment term

Deal Documentation

Learn how to prepare or look out in deal documents like term sheets, shareholders agreements and the legal processes.

Exits

Understand deal terms and your options for investment exits. Learn how to monitor and create an exit strategy for your investment.

Why do we need it?

Access to capital

Entrepreneurs in the diaspora and Africa have problems raising capital from the official VC clubs

Capacity & Know how

Those who want to help lack the capacity and knowledge on how to start functioning as Angel investors

From Remitances to Investments

There is a huge potential in converting diaspora remittances into venture investment thus contributing to economic development

Meet our Instructors and Mentor

Toon Buddingh

Director- Programmes

Taoufik Amzile

CEO- Ascentis

Fridah Ntarangwi

Managing Director - Zidicircle

Mohammed Boumalek

Managing Partner MB AUDIT

Anna Hope Kabongo

Venture Capital & Angel Investing

Sewu-Steve T.

Strategic Advisor , Co-President French Tech

Hannah Subayi Kamuanga

AVPA Impact Investing Fellow

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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Can I invest as part of a group?

Yes, we encourage participants to come together and form investment groups, this way remittances can be more meaningful as the diaspora make collective savings and invest together. One business can easily raise funds from a group rather than from one investor, our member-driven special purpose vehicle allows members to make investmentsas a group, significantly making the investment process smooth and significantly reducing the risk on individual members.

Have more questions? Reach out to us at contact@zidicircle.com.

How much does the fellowship costs?

Our Angel investor fellowship is made possible by our generous impact partners who cover most of the costs. However, participants are requested to make a commitment contribution to cover part of the cost before the start of the programme. Please check each programme requirement.

Do I choose the startup/SME I’d like to invest in?

Yes, we try our best to present good investment cases, however, the decision to invest sorely lies on you

What are the requirements to join the programme?

Interested candidates should meet the following criteria:

Have business or professional experience
Have a strong interest in developing skills and experience as investors
Be dedicated to change the current funding ecosystem
Be able to dedicate approximately 2 hours per week for eight weeks to the program
Be ready to commit funds in first investments after the training period

Who can become an angel investor?

Anyone can become an angel investor, provided you have the ability to invest in a business both in funding and through sharing valuable professional expertise.

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