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ProfessionalIndustry professionals

Mentoring &Angel Investing

7 modules · ~20 hours

Enter the startup ecosystem as a mentor and angel. Learn to evaluate startups, run diligence, size cheques and earn advisory equity.

FormatSelf-paced + live deal discussions
Length7 modules · ~20 hours
ForIndustry professionals
CertificateOn completion

What you’ll be able to do

01Mentor founders with structure, not just opinions
02Evaluate an early-stage startup in a repeatable way
03Run due diligence and spot common risks
04Understand Indian angel deal terms and valuation
05Build a diversified angel portfolio and size cheques
06Understand advisory equity and how mentors are rewarded

Curriculum · 7 modules

M01

How startups really work

  • Stages from idea to Series B
  • Where mentors and angels add value
  • The Indian ecosystem map
M02

Mentoring 101

  • Running a useful mentoring session
  • Mentoring at hackathons and Campital Connect
  • Advisory roles and advisory equity
M03

Startup evaluation

  • Team, market, product, traction
  • Scoring frameworks
  • Reading a pitch deck critically
M04

Due diligence

  • Commercial and financial checks
  • Legal and cap-table review
  • Founder references
M05

Deal terms & valuation

  • Instruments used in Indian angel rounds
  • Pre-money valuation and dilution
  • Pro-rata and follow-on rights
M06

Portfolio strategy & risk

  • Power-law returns
  • Cheque sizing and diversification
  • The accredited investor framework in India
M07

From mentor to founder

  • Using angel exposure to build your own venture
  • Joining an Accred campus club
  • A first deal walkthrough

Who it’s for

  • Mid-career and senior professionals
  • Alumni who want to give back to campus startups
  • Aspiring angel investors

Course FAQ

How do I get it free?
It’s included with Accred community membership, including the BMSIT&M × Accred Innovation Club.
Do I need investing experience?
No. It starts from how startups work and builds up to deal terms.
Is this investment advice?
No. It’s education. Angel investing is high risk and you should only invest what you can afford to lose.

Mentoring & Angel Investing.

Free for Accred community members.