Angel Challenge - Startups
Fundraise through a trusted process and reach out to a broad network of investorsRegister Interest
What you'll gain
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Meet investors that are prepared to invest and be a part of your current fundraising round
NETWORK OF INVESTORS
Meet 20 investors directly through the program, and gain access to over 500 alumni investors
DEVELOP FUNDRAISING SKILLS
Develop fundraising skills by having investor meetings, deal negotiations, due diligence and book building
RESOURCES
Gain access to investment best practices, and startup fundraising tools
MENTORSHIP
Receive feedback from experienced investors, entrepreneurs and startup leaders
SAVE VALUABLE TIME
Attract multiple investors, and complete a due diligence process in less than 2 months
About
Angel Challenge is a training program on deal negotiation and fundraising, where you have the chance to build your investment deal. You will meet real investors, through discussions, negotiations and building your term sheet.
By participating as a startup you get both unique investment training and the possibility of closing your investment round.
20 investors join the program with the intention to meet the best startups, network with other angels, improve their investment skills and invest in startups.
It is our goal to create as many great investment deals as possible through the Angel Challenge program.
PREPARATION
Create your fundraising plan
All startups (15)
SELECTION
Pitch and meet the investors
All startups (15)
DEAL CREATION
Work with a dedicated group of investors and develop your term sheet. Only selected startups (4-6)
FUNDRAISING
Create a long term fundraising strategy and close the round. Only selected startups with term sheet (2-5)
Previous participants say..
A program with a steep learning curve! We made a lot of valuable connections, and most importantly got investor ready. We ended up receiving funding through the Angel Challenge, which we did not think would happen so soon!
VILDE BERGAN
CEO of Cosgear
Angel Challenge will help your company understand how to navigate the jungle of becoming a Startup. It also provides a network of investors & key people to interact with. So if you’re an early phase company, I implore you to make the choice of participating; it’s a game changer for sure!
ERIC MACODY LUND
CMO of Accountflow
Who can join
- A dedicated team with growth ambitions
- Show some validation in the market
- An early version of a product or service
- A registered company in Norway
- Fundraising ready
Please Note: all investor participants confirm to be financially capable to invest at least the minimum investment amount NOK 50.000 and have the intention to do so, but it is not obligated for them to invest unless it is of mutual interest between investors and startups at the end of the program.
Agenda
Every session includes topic-related presentations by investor experts from our network, and you will be provided with relevant materials to take you through the entire process.
1
MEET THE INVESTORS
Get to know your potential investors and present your startup case to the group
21.10.21 - Online
2
SELECTION DAY
Present your fundraising strategy and find out if the investors are interested to continue
04.11.21 - Online
3
PERFORMING DUE DILIGENCE
Start due diligence with a dedicated group of investors interested in your case
11.11.21 - Online
4
IDENTIFYING KEY DEAL POINTS
Get an introduction to different types of investment instruments and start the negotiation process
25.11.21 - Online
5
DEAL POINTS TO TERM SHEET
Continue the negotiations with your investor group and align your investment expectations
02.12.21 - Online
6
FUNDRAISING PLAN
Improve the fundraising plans and future strategy, and prepare to present at the Demo Day
16.12.21 - Online
7
ANGEL CHALLENGE DEMO DAY
Present your investment opportunity to our network of alumni investors and offer relevant investors the chance to join the deal, or to sign up as interested for later rounds.
20.01.22 - Online
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CONTACT PERSON
Even Ifar Fossland
Head of Fundraising For Startups
+47 980 06 594
