Angel Investor Fellowship
Become a High-Impact Angel Investor: Join the Zidi Angel Investor Fellowship!
Are you an aspiring Diaspora or International investor looking to make a meaningful impact by financing high-growth startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa and Europe?
The Zidi Angel Investor Fellowship is your essential 4-week journey to confidently navigate the world of angel investing, transform your remittances into collective impact, and expand your investment network.
Topics Covered;
Module 1:
Angel Investing Foundation:Understand how angel investing works, funding types, investment criteria, Investment Process..
Module 2:
Evaluating Ventures: Due Diligence-Business models, financials, valuation techniques.
Module 3:
The Deal-Making Process: Term sheets, legal documentation, monitoring, exit strategies.
Module 4:
Investment Structures & Funds- Investment vehicles and the Zidicircle Co-invest Model, cross-border investing.
What you will Gain;
Master the Fundamentals: Deepen your understanding of how angel investing works, including funding types, criteria, and investment stages.
Invest with Confidence: Learn critical skills like evaluating business models, performing valuations, understanding due diligence, and mastering the deal-making process.
Overcome Barriers: Get practical help with cultural and regulatory complexities and overcoming challenges in finding promising investment deals.
Collaborative Investing: Gain the chance to join the Zidicircle Coop, a member-driven investment vehicle that allows you to pool resources and invest collectively with fellow investors.
Expand Your Network: Connect with a supportive community of like-minded diaspora investors and seasoned expert mentors.
Format;
The programme will cover 4 Topics in 4 Wednesdays October 21st, 28th and November 4th , 11th 2026
Online meetings on Wednesdays - 18:30hrs - 20:00hrs CEST
Learning materials/videos will be available on the Zidicircle School platform
Optional Weekly expert Consultation Q&A sessions
A time commitment of least 2 hours per week is needed
Flexible Payment Terms per Workshop
Upon completion you can join the Zidicircle Coop as an Investor Member and get investment support( subject to the membership conditions)
Access to the Zidi 2026 yearly retreat in Marrakech(April 2026)
Cost;
The fellowship is subsidised thanks to our impact partners like! We have flexible payment terms per Workshop at 75 Euros. You can choose the whole fellowship or a bundle of workshops. Choosing the full fellowship 4 workshops together is more impactful and cheaper.
Limited spots!!
Admission is on a rolling basis on a first come. Further information will be provided within a week after the submission of application.
Further Questions? Join our Information Session on Jul 14th July & 18th August, 2026, at 12:30 -13:00 CET(Link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a8ZfIHouTjWM_N_vlCNChw).
For any other enquiries, please email us at: [email protected]
Thank you to our partners for contributing to the development of this programme
About Zidicircle
Founded in 2016, Zidicircle is a leading global Diaspora Investment Vehicle that pools and invests Diaspora and International Capital into vetted, high-impact businesses across Africa & the Diaspora. Zidi has a growing investor base of over 793 members across Europe, Africa & America.
Through the Zidicircle Co-op—a member-owned investment vehicle—members combine collective action with structured investments, enabling diaspora investors to participate meaningfully in Africa’s economic transformation while reducing individual risk and increasing impact.
Zidicircle is Pan-African with a Co-investment model that ensures the Diaspora community is investing alongside Distinguished Funds and Angel Networks across Africa.