

Angel Investing 101: A Workshop with The Helm + Mother Euro
Join us Monday, November 3rd at 3PM CEST (9AM EST) for a special online workshop with Oliva Fleming of The Helm, an early-stage venture firm dedicated to funding visionary women, in partnership with Mother Euro. In this interactive session, The Helm will demystify the world of angel investing and show you how to confidently evaluate and support early-stage startups.
This class is designed for women at every stage of the investing journey—from those just beginning to experienced investors looking to sharpen their diligence process and expand their impact. Together, we’ll cover the fundamentals of sourcing and evaluating deals, how to spot red flags, and ways to align your investments with both your financial goals and your values.
Class Content (50 min):
What angel investing is and how it works
Understanding risk, reward, and the startup lifecycle
Key things to look for in a pitch and founder
Step-by-step guide to diligencing a company
Red flags and common pitfalls to avoid
Live Q&A and recap
About The Helm:
The Helm is an early-stage venture firm investing in game-changing, female-founded tech companies through our fund and angel syndicate. With Fund III, our focus is on health tech and climate tech—the health of people and the planet—high-growth, multiple billion and trillion-dollar industries, respectively. The Helm’s thesis is simple: women-founded companies deliver superior returns, yet they receive only 1.9% of venture capital funding. For the latest, follow them on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Olivia:
Olivia is a Partner at The Helm, where she leads the firm’s sustainability investments and angel network. A former Editorial Director at Harper’s BAZAAR with over a decade in journalism, she combines expertise in climate, gender equity, and storytelling. Based in New York and originally from New Zealand, Olivia also founded Olivia Kane, a sustainable fine jewelry line. More about Olivia can be found here.