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Pegasus Emerging Angel Program
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Emerging Angel Program
The Emerging Angels program is a unique and comprehensive initiative designed to empower new and existing investors with the tools, knowledge, and experience needed to excel in angel investing.
This program is structured to guide participants through every step of the investment process, from learning the fundamentals to making real investments and providing mentorship to startups.
Two-Part Program:
Part One - Learn Venture: Begin with a comprehensive, structured curriculum designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge needed for angel investing. This phase covers key concepts, strategies, and best practices in venture capital.
Part Two - Invest with Training Wheels: Transition to real-world application by reviewing live deals alongside the Pegasus Team. Participate in the due diligence process for the upcoming cohort and make informed investment decisions with guidance from experienced professionals.
Invest with Confidence.
Pegasus Angel Accelerator has less than a 1% acceptance rate for our portfolio companies.
We source nationwide to find the best deals to drive better returns and a more diverse portfolio.
In the Emerging Angel Program, you will learn venture capital and invest in the fund to gain hands-on experience as a Limited Partner, assisting in the diligence and execution of ten deals.
Put your mind and your money to work while reaching optimal diversification.
Advise and Mentor the Portfolio
At Pegasus Angel Accelerator, we understand that the key to a successful investment is not just funding, but strategic support. That's why we prioritize advising and mentoring our portfolio companies.
By connecting them with you, our network of seasoned executives, industry experts, and successful investors, we provide the guidance they need to thrive.
This alignment of interests creates a powerful synergy, maximizing the potential for substantial returns on your investment and fostering a thriving ecosystem where startups can flourish.
Learn From Experts
New angels make a few investments, lose their money, and never invest again. Instead of being part of the typical, we will teach you how to invest like an experienced investor
To begin with, we offer an eight-week course that will help you gain a basic understanding of venture capital and teach you how to think critically about the investments you will eventually make.
Week 1: Startup vs Lifestyle & Growth Stages
Week 2: Entrepreneur Raising Capital, Sources
Week 3: Demystifying VC
Week 4: Sourcing Deals & Valuations
Week 5: Reviewing Deals
Week 6: Due Diligence: Management Team and Compensation
Week 7: Due Diligence: Go-To-Market Strategy, Technology & Financials
Week 8: Deal Terms & After Investment
After you complete the course, we invite you to join live deep-dive diligence calls with potential portfolio companies.
We want to expose you to more than just critical thinking; we want to see why we make the investments we do.
Meet Your Instructor
Lucas Pols is a seasoned angel investor, entrepreneur, and the host of the acclaimed podcast VC Unfiltered. As the founder of Pegasus Angel Accelerator and Former President of Tech Coast Angels, Lucas has made it his mission to demystify the world of early-stage investing for aspiring investors. Through the Emerging Angel Program, he guides new angel investors through the complexities of venture capital, equipping them with the skills to identify high-potential startups and make sound investment decisions.
Lucas’s investment strategy centers on B2B SaaS, Climate Tech, and the Future of Work, focusing on startups that exhibit tangible traction at a distinct inflection point. His dedication to mentoring emerging angels is rooted in years of successful investing and a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive in the competitive startup landscape.
The Emerging Angel Program is designed to empower a new generation of investors. It offers hands-on experience and practical insights that go beyond theory. Lucas’s engaging teaching style, combined with his extensive network and industry expertise, ensures that participants leave with the confidence to make informed investment choices.
The Process
Interview
Our Community is exclusive and not for everyone
We partner with leading angel groups and make sure all new members uphold the highest levels of integrity.
Invest
You’ll invest $11,995 with us, most of which goes into ten investments to help reach your diversification and power law goals.
We want you to have skin in the game while doing diligence!
Learn
Join and graduate from the class
Participate in bi-yearly sessions doing diligence on the upcoming cohorts.