The Angel Association (in conjunction with NZTE Escalator) is a running a basic training course called “The Power of Angel Investing” in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin in February and March (see the course schedule for details). Based on the Angel Capital Education Foundation’s course of the same name, it promises to provide an overview of the angel investment process. The course is aimed at:
- Successful entrepreneurs who have exited from their businesses and have an interest in staying involved in early stage companies.
- High net-worth individuals with senior business experience who now have the time and interest in investing in early stage companies.
- Angel investors who have done from one to three deals.
- Community leaders and entrepreneurial support professionals who are interested in promoting angel investing in their communities.
It’s an all day course, and the cost is between $300-$400 depending on whether or not you’re a member of an associated angel club. It will be interesting to see whether the penny gap or time elasticity of demand (a whole day is a lot of time to be sitting in front of an instructor) effect attendance.
They’re also running free courses for entrepreneurs on Power Pitching and An Essential Guide to Capital Raising.