We’re thrilled to announce that the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) has acquired Pipeline Angels! Maria Aspan of Fortune broke the news publicly for the Broadsheet. To learn more and read the official press release, check out this LinkedIn post from Jill Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of IFEL.
We’re also excited to share that our 2024 fall signature programs will launch late October and will continue to be virtual to prioritize our community’s safety and increase accessibility. Additionally, our classes and pitch summits will continue to be location-specific to encourage local capital for local founders.
Applying to Our Programs
We have opened a call for applications for the 2024 Fall Pipeline Angels Programs. Learn more about our signature angel investing program, including overview, criteria, and testimonials.
Pipeline Angels has a rolling application process. Priority will be given to eligible candidates (criteria below) who fill out our short online application before August 15, 2024.
Community Benefits
Our signature angel investing program for new investors includes three main components:
EDUCATION
Workshops are conducted on topics ranging from due diligence, valuation, portfolio strategies, and measuring impact. The workshops are led by experts, including seasoned angel investors, VCs, and impact investing professionals.
MENTORING
Participants are connected with seasoned angel investors who share best practices and lessons learned.
PRACTICE
We believe in learning by doing. Each participant invests a minimum US $5,000 into at least one company selected by the class via the Pipeline Angels pitch summit process at the end of the program.
The program fee is US$4,500.
SCHEDULE
Key 2024 fall program dates include full-day* virtual sessions:
- Friday, October 25
- Saturday, October 26
- Sunday, October 27
Daily Timeframe: *11am – 8pm ET | 10am – 7pm CT | 9am – 6pm MT | 8am – 5pm PT
Submit your application to receive a program agenda.
CRITERIA
Interested in applying? Make sure you meet the following criteria:
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Anyone who identifies with womanhood and/or femmehood (trans, cis, nonbinary) is encouraged to apply
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Meeting one of the accredited investor definitions (i.e., US$200K in income or US$300K joint income with spouse for the past two years, or US$1M net worth, or holding in good standing one or more of the following FINRA certifications/designations: Series 7, Series 65, Series 82)
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Interest in group learning model
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Passion for social entrepreneurship