Angel Investor Course

Complete Angel Investor education course

Program Mission

Empowering Ukrainian angel investors through the nation's first comprehensive education program, cultivating a thriving angel investment landscape in Ukraine and increasing startup investments.

Program Goal

Establishing a vibrant angel investor ecosystem in Ukraine through education, community building, and connections:
— Enhanced knowledge and skills for angel investors in Ukraine.
— A strong, connected community of angel investors across the nation.
— Increased investment activity in Ukrainian startups.
— Integrating the Ukrainian angel investor ecosystem into the broader European network.

Schedule of sessions and activities

The program implementation is aimed to begin in March, 2026 and will last for 2 months with regular engagement

5 theoretical sessions

From the foundations of angel investing to scouting & due diligence, to the post-investment process.

5 practical workshops

From crafting an investment thesis, to trying scouting and mentoring real startups, to applying knowledge to the current context, such as investing in DefenseTech or understanding the legalities of investing in Ukraine

Other crucial program components contributing to its effectiveness

Fireside chat with experienced angel investors

Networking and community building among participants through online and offline meetups

1 on 1 mentorship upon need with local and international angel investors and other relevant experts

Timeline of course sessions and activities

March

April

03-06

09-13

16-20

23-27

30-03

06-10

13-17

20-24

27-30

Angel investing foundations Theoretical

Crafting your investment thesis Practical

Startup scouting, selection & due dilligence Theoretical

Scouting pitching session Practical

Legal fundamentals Theoretical

Legal fundamentals: Ukrainian context Practical

Geopolitical risks Theoretical

Investing into DefenceTech or dual-use startups Theoretical

Post investment process Practical

Fireside chat with experienced angel investors Practical

Demo Day with startups pitching Practical

Join Angel Investor Course

Get 2 Months of Practical Knowledge and Real Insights.

Mar - Apr 2026

Meet the leading experts behind Angel Investor Course

Bas Godska

Co-founder, Netherlands for Ukraine Foundation Founder, Acrobator Ventures

Invested in 400+ companies including 20+ unicorns, for example notable names like Miro (a decacorn), Zakaz (sold to Glovo), Salesforce, Google, YC, and Techstars.

Founding partner of Acrobator Ventures investing in early-stage tech startups and providing strategic support to founders.

Co-founder of the Netherlands for Ukraine Foundation.

Developed the C.A.S.H.C.O.W. B.O.M.B.E.R. framework, a strategic model aimed at optimizing startup growth and marketing efficiency, which has been instrumental in scaling numerous startups into market leaders.

Rui Falcao

Co-founder and managing partner of COREangels International and REDangels

Invested in 40 startups within the technology and communications sectors

Initially stemming from a background in software engineering, Rui emerged as a serial entrepreneur during the internet boom, actively participating as an entrepreneur and angel investor with a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial cycle, that has helped him navigate through the stages of founding, validation, growth, and internationalization, as well as encountering failures and achieving successful exits.

Rui was nominated Angel of the Year 2023 by Investors Portugal.

Rui obtained a PhD in angel investing, focusing on the Angel’s Perceived Investment Value.

Private investor in PreSeed/Seed/Serie A in French & European Tech startups since 2012.

Founded ALW Finance & Innovation to collaborate with public and private entities at national and European level on the design and implementation of innovation programs/policies.

Cofounded Good Only Ventures - early-stage investment vehicle with impact oriented capital deployment strategy.

Coaching and mentoring startups & SMEs in their financial and strategic development.

Anne Lebreton-Wolf

Innovation Expert at European Commission, Partner at Good Only Ventures logo

Invested in 57 startups, icnluding Ukrainian Zeely, Cargofy, Fintech Farm, PLATMA, with 12 succesful exits

Serial tech entrepreneur with 30 years of experience.

Active venture investor with 10 years of experience in the industry.

Acting as a guide for funds and projects in developing economies, actively shares his entrepreneurial and venture finance experiences with the community.

Murat Abdrakhmanov

Founder at MA7 VC fund

What do you get as a program participant:

Comprehensive angel investor course with 10 sessions

20-30 hours of training

2 informal networking meetups with other angel investors

Connections with 10+ program mentors upon your needs

Access to 30+ selected startups for your investments consideration

Co-investment opportunities with Ukrainian and international investors

Certification of program completion accredited by EBAN

Access to the national community of angel investors with opportunities for further post-program growth as an angel investor

$1000

The course is created by:

Civic union of the Ukrainian tech ecosystem players for startups, scaleups, and investors with the mission to unite stakeholders to build a strong innovation ecosystem in Ukraine, fostering the growth of participant businesses and attracting investments to the technology sector.

Exclusive, invite-only investment community for angel investors and founders who seek high-growth, high-impact opportunities backed by ZAS Ventures, a US-Ukrainian VC firm led by experienced operators-turned-investors firm focused on Ukrainian founders.

Angel syndicate where investors connect, collaborate, learn and invest in promising Ukrainian startups for growing the Ukrainian startup ecosystem, to disrupt an industry or create a new product or service and to a significant increase in the value of their investment.

We provide support in applying for grants from various international programs, taking into account the specific needs of private organizations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Whether you are a large international consortium or work in the creative sector, check out our list of programs to unlock the full potential of your ideas and take the first step towards their implementation.

International partner

European Business Angel Network – is the European association for business angels and other early stage investors with a mission is to drive successful and responsible early stage investing. It is a network of networks that gathers thousands of professional investors across Europe and the rest of the world.

Marketing partner

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