Training program for investors

Session 1

Investor Training Program kick-off with Diane Nevin, Lucia Davidova, Linn-Cecilie Linnemann, Camilla Andersson

  • Introduction to the training program topics, tour de table with trainees, example of successful female investor journey.
  • 9th January 2025
  • 14:00 - 15:00 CET
  • Online session
DIANE, LUCIA, LINN and CAMILLA (1)
ANA and DIANE

Session 2.1

Pitch deck mastery with Diane Nevin and Ana Alcaine

  • Understanding key information to look for in pitch decks. Understanding potential gender biases when interviewing start-ups and how to source deals with a focus on female start-ups
  • 16th January
  • 14:00 - 15:30 CET
  • Online session

Session 2.2

Pitching practice session with female founders and investors

Key note speaker :  Pedro Coutinho

  • Joint session with female founders to train their pitching skills, simulate real pitching event with investor questions, and feedback from the pitching expert to both female founders and investors
  • 23rd January
  • 14:00 - 16:00 CET
  • Online session
RAPHAEL & PEDRO (4)
RAPHAEL & PEDRO (6)

Session 3

Mastering due diligence with Mark Farrelly and Emma Meehan

  • Acquiring hands-on due diligence skills by learning the benefits of a rigorous due diligence process as part of an investment, Define the steps preceding the due diligence process, Understanding common biases in risk assessment by identifying the available resources and analysis methods.
  • 30th January 2025
  • 14:00 - 15:30 CET
  • Online session

Session 4

Valuation and term sheet negotiation with Drew O'Sullivan

  • Valuation and term sheet negotiation
  • 6th February 2025
  • 14:00 - 15:30 CET
  • Online session
DREW
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Session 5

Building inclusive governance (speaker to be confirmed)

  • Explore governance structures, strategies to balance founder-investor dynamics, and approaches to fostering diversity and inclusion. Learn how to assess suitable governance models and the role of Business Angels in mentoring founders and ensuring oversight
  • 13th February 2025
  • 14:00 - 15:30 CET
  • Online session

Session 6

Building relationships with VCs (speaker to be confirmed)

  • Informal discussion between female founders and VC investors on different topics such as gender biases, what´s next after matchmaking, and how to interact with investors.
  • 20th February 2025
  • 14:00 - 15:30 CET
  • Online session
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