Investor Training

Investor training courses are taught in series:

Series 101: Introduction to angel investing. Risks and rewards of angel investing and the seven steps of the investment process.

Series 201: A deeper dive into capitalization tables, the impact of following and works through the creation of a term sheet.

Series 301: Leading a deal. Enables a new investor to take leadership in the due diligence process. (Available to Golden Seeds Members Only)

Series 401: Board membership in early stage companies. Covers board responsibilities and equips an investor to become an exit expert. (Available to Golden Seeds Members Only)

David Beatty discusses the Golden Seeds Knowledge Institute 101 - 401

Testimonials

Over 300 people have attended Golden Seeds investor training sessions, including former investment bankers, equity analysts, venture capital investors, angel investors, corporate executives and women returning to the business world. All offered strong endorsements.

For all those who want to be an investor, this course is a must. Former Head of M&A, mid-cap company.

Angel Investing 101 is in a comprehensive, lively format. This is the first course you should take if you want to become an angel investor. Former Hedge Fund Founding Partner.

I wish I had done this course before making my first investment! Former Goldman Sachs partner.

Modules

Golden Seeds has over 20 educational modules for investors including:
  • risks & rewards of angel investing
  • term sheets
  • structuring a deal
  • financial due diligence
  • investment process
  • closing documentation
  • deep dive into cap tables
  • impact of follow on rounds
  • creating cap tables
  • leading a deal
  • board membership
  • being the exit expert
  • advisory boards
  • the M&A process