What is WAI Angels?
What is it?
- A dedicated angel “network of networks” for members of the WAI Group.
- A place for WAI members to observe, learn and dip their toes into angel investing.
- A place for affiliated angel networks to identify new co-investors.
- A network that emerging female fund managers can leverage to build a track record.
Who is eligible to join?
- WAI Group members.
- Affiliated angel networks must be represented by at least one WAI member.
Are there obligations and restrictions?
- No minimum investment commitment.
- No restriction to women-led startups/SMEs.
- No minimum requirements for pitch decks/ investment memos.
- Anyone can share a deal as long as they disclose their relationship to it.
- By joining, members agree to respect the Conduct Guidelines.
Conduct Guidelines
- Respect confidentiality: get explicit consent from founders before sharing decks.
- NDAs are impractical for a large network; rather use anonymity.
- Disclose your relationship to the deal/founding team when sharing a deal.
- If you spot a conflict of interest at any point, or see one developing, disclose it.