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ĀVA

Empowering the next generation of female investors

Are you ready to unlock the lucrative world of angel investing?

You’ve been watching others make bold investments, and a part of you wonders... could this be for me too?
✅ Maybe I can learn how to confidently invest in startups that excite me.
✅ Maybe I can support innovative founders shaping the future.
✅ Maybe I can create a meaningful portfolio that aligns with my values.

But every time you consider starting, it feels overwhelming—where do you begin? That’s where ĀVA comes in.

The exclusive AVA Investment Course is your golden opportunity to master the art of angel investing and join a community of empowered women redefining the venture capital landscape.

  • Learn from the Best: Gain insights from award-winning angel investors with portfolios of over 50 start-ups.
  • Real-World Experience: Participate in live due diligence on real start-ups.
  • Exclusive Networking: Connect with a vibrant community of female investors and founders.
  • Empowerment for Impact: Support innovation, entrepreneurship, and close the £567 billion gender investment gap.

"This course provides crucial information if you are serious about pursuing angel investing. From learning about due diligence to strategy and diversification, it's packed with essential information."

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Your Instructor Rupa Ganatra Popat

Join a growing community of like-minded women changing the world through investments that matter.

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Designed for ambitious women eager to understand angel investing, from due diligence to portfolio building, and make a meaningful impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Learn to confidently assess opportunities, invest wisely, and make a real impact in the start-up ecosystem.

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Struggling with the jargon?

We’ll break down complex terms into simple, practical language you can easily understand.

Overwhelmed with information?

Our clear framework will help you focus on what really matters in angel investing. 

Need Confidence to begin?

Step-by-step guidance will equip you to invest with clarity and purpose.

This course is perfect for you if you want to:

💡 Master Angel Investing: Build confidence with essential skills like deal analysis, due diligence, and portfolio strategy.

💡 Join a Powerful Network: Connect with a vibrant, supportive community of female angel investors for collaboration and insights.

💡 Learn Continuously: Access exclusive events, panels, and meetups with seasoned investors and founders.

💡 Exclusive Opportunities: Explore curated deal flow and co-invest alongside Arāya Ventures, a pioneering community-driven VC fund.

Enrolments are open for 2025

From 2025, our ĀVA course will be running year-round, providing more opportunities to join.

Following the successful testing of our virtual format, we are thrilled to offer a half-day Zoom session in February, making the course more accessible.

We’re also excited to welcome our new instructor, experienced angel investor Nina Patel, who brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for supporting female-founded businesses.

You can now book onto the following dates:

  • 12th June - London Available to book 
  • 9th July - London [With Instructor Nina Patel] Available to book 
  • 23rd October - Dubai Available to book 
  • May - Scotland Coming soon
  • May - Birmingham Coming soon
  • May - Wales Coming soon
  • September - London Coming soon 
  • November - London [With Instructor Nina Patel] Coming soon
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Join 200+ ĀVA graduates 
"This is everything you need to know when starting out your angel investment journey. Rupa shares everything so generously and honestly, I couldn’t recommend it enough."
Hanisha, MD & Board Director

Be part of our exclusive community:

Graduates unlock complementary lifetime access to the ĀVA community—a network of inspiring female investors, exclusive events, and ongoing resources to support your investing journey and amplify your impact.

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Inspiring Past Events and Learning Lounges:

  • Female Founders x AVA Angels at Google: Insights from leading women in business and networking with founders.
  • Live Panel Sessions: Expert discussions on navigating the investment landscape.
  • Pathways for Angel Investors: A roadmap to becoming a confident investor.
  • Exploring Syndicates and Networks: Building connections and collective opportunities.
  • SEIS & EIS Benefits: Demystifying tax advantages for angel investors.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It:

Let's hear from our past graduates:

"Rupa led a phenomenal angel investing course...The educational aspect was empowering. Her deep understanding and ability to bring empathy truly resonated."   ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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MD | Investment Bank

"I highly recommend the AVA programme for organisations committed to empowering their female leaders to explore angel investing — which is so much more than just writing a cheque. It's a great way to give something back, and support innovation and entrepreneurship."   ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Debbie Saunders

| Brand Strategist

Rupa is an excellent instructor—knowledgeable, engaging, and approachable. The materials were practical, insightful, and perfectly suited for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of angel investing. Highly recommended!

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Ariella Vildan Young

Investor | Previously HSBC

"Best investment training course I've been on."   ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Rupal Kantaria

Partner | Oliver Wyman

"Angel investing feels way more accessible since doing this course."   ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mamta Patel

Global Head of Design | HSBC

Clear, concise and practical with real-life experience…great slides and elegantly presented!

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FAQs
How much does the course cost?
  • Full-day in-person London course taught by Rupa costs £700 per person.
  • Full-day in-person London course taught by our new instructor Nina costs £400 per person.
  • The half-day virtual course costs £395 per person.
  • Full-day in-person Dubai course costs £800 per person. 

In addition, as a graduate of the Academy, you will receive complimentary access to the ĀVA community, education and ongoing events.  

What does the course include?

The Course Curriculum:

  • Understanding the angel investing asset class – benefits and risks
  • Busting common myths and misconceptions
  • Practical case studies and real-life investment examples
  • Analysing pre-seed and seed investment opportunities
  • Stages of deal analysis and due diligence
  • Discovering your unique value-add as an angel investor
  • Accessing robust deal flow and building a solid pipeline
  • Mastering deal terms and negotiation
  • Navigating the post-investment journey

💫 Including Live Due Diligence Case Studies:

You will gain hands-on experience by participating in a live due diligence process on real startups during the course.

Full access to the ĀVA graduate community network and events is also included

Who teaches the course?

Rupa Popat is the Founder & Managing partner of Araya Ventures, a £20 million fund investing in early stage startups transforming the way we live and work. 

Rupa started her investing journey as an angel investor and currently has a portfolio spanning over 30+ start-ups and 8 emerging manager VC funds. She brings a wealth of entrepreneurial and investment experience to the course.

🔸 Finalist UKBAA Angel Investor of the Year 2023 and 2024

🔸 Forbes 2022 Top 15 UK Investor in Underrepresented Founders

🔸2024 Tech Pioneer Award Winner

Our new instructor: Nina Patel

Nina began her angel investing journey in 2021 and is passionate about supporting female founders at the earliest stages of their companies across B2B and D2C sectors.

🔸 Investments & Advisory: Angel investor in HUSMUS, Inde Wild, GemCloud, and The Seam. Advisory Board at Slip and Cashmere App - all female-founded startups. Nina is also an LP in Araya Ventures.

🔸 Day Job: Product & Technology Innovation for Luxury Retail and Hospitality, with leadership roles at Farfetch, Harvey Nichols, Net-a-Porter, and Accenture.

🔸 Supporting Women: Trustee at Sadler’s Wells Theatre and Women for Women International.

Nina brings a unique combination of investing expertise and industry leadership to the course, empowering aspiring investors to navigate the world of angel investing with confidence and clarity.

Do I need to do a lot of preparation before the course?

No, you will be sent some optional reading two weeks before the course that should take a total of 30 minutes. If you don't get a chance beforehand, that's not a problem either.

What if I book the course and something changes with my diary?

Whilst we do not offer refunds, if you provide 30 days’ notice before the course start date, we are happy to transfer your place to a future course within 12 months.

Can I attend for part of the day?

In order to get the full impact of the course you will need to attend for the full day. 

How much money do I need to get started with angel investing after the course?

The course is catered to future angel investors however much capital you have to invest. The content on the course, tools and resources provided will cater for all investment sums. For those starting with a smaller amount of capital, there will be tips and tricks throughout the course on how to get onto cap tables with smaller investment sizes.

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