WomenINvestEU - Capacity Building Programme

Individual Videos

Successful Approaches to Educating and Empowering women to become Angel investors in Women Founders

In this topic, you will learn from experienced Women Angel investors who will provide insights into their approach to establishing effective educational programmes and structures to attract, recruit and support women Angel investors. You will hear about the approaches they have used to transfer knowledge and build understanding of how to become an active Angel investor, as well as how to create an investment portfolio with a focus on women-led businesses. The speakers will explore how they have addressed existing barriers and challenges to women’s participation in Angel investment, including the concerns that many women may have in relation to investing their own capital and taking risks. You will gain insights into the approaches that have achieved the greatest impact so far, the lessons learned and the advice they would give to other women seeking to take leadership in building effective educational programmes in their own country.