Pathway 03 · Professionals · Angel investing & mentoring
Mentor.Angel.Founder.
Professionals · MentoringFor industry experts who want to take part in the startup ecosystem by mentoring founders, angel investing, and eventually building ventures of their own.
Two tracks
Give time. Give capital. Or both.
Mentoring
Mentor startups through Startup India hackathons and Campital Connect. Enter the ecosystem, give back to your campus, and earn advisory equity where you add real value.
- Structured mentoring playbook
- Matched with campus founders
- Advisory roles and advisory equity
- Seats on pitch-day panels
Angel investing
Learn startup evaluation, due diligence, investment strategy, risk management and the realistic return profile of angel investing. Then see accelerated deals from Campital Connect.
- Evaluation and diligence frameworks
- Deal flow from five campus clubs
- Co-invest with other Accred angels
- Profiles verified before admission
Your journey
What each stage looks like for professionals
For industry experts who want to mentor, invest in, or start companies.
Angel maths
Why angels build portfolios
Early-stage returns follow a power law: most of a portfolio’s value tends to come from a few companies. Drag the slider to see how portfolio size changes the odds of holding at least one outlier, assuming each startup has a 1-in-20 chance.
Chance of at least one outlier
Illustrative only: 1 − (0.95)ⁿ. Not a forecast or investment advice.
How mentors add value
Where you’ll spend your time
Hackathons
Guide student teams at Startup India hackathons and campus events.
Pitch days
Sit on panels and give structured feedback at Campital Connect.
One-on-ones
Monthly calls with founders on strategy, hiring, sales or fundraising.
Advisory roles
Take a formal advisory role with equity where you add sustained value.
Due diligence
Help angel circles evaluate startups in your domain.
Your own venture
Use what you learn to launch your own founder journey.
Membership
Join for where you are
Grow into where you want to go.
Professional
Special offer for the first 100 users
- Full circle access
- Special pricing for Angel Investing and Mentoring course
Note: Profiles will be verified before admission.
Course & club
Learn, then join the circle
Mentoring & Angel Investing
Industry professionals
Enter the startup ecosystem as a mentor and angel. Learn to evaluate startups, run diligence, size cheques and earn advisory equity.
BMSIT&M × Accred Innovation Club
Campus angel-investing club at BMSIT&M, Bengaluru
- Private angel-investing circle
- Accelerated startups from Campital Connect
- Mentoring & Angel Investing course included
- Mentor at hackathons and pitch days
FAQ
Professional questions
Do I need to be an accredited investor?
What is advisory equity?
How much time does mentoring take?
Is the Mentoring & Angel Investing course free?
Give back. Back the builders.
Your experience is the scarcest resource in a campus startup.