“Angel Investing 101: How Normal People Start Investing in Startups”

Angel Investing 101: How Normal People Start Investing in Startups

Curious about investing in startups but don’t know where to start? Join us for an introductory session on angel investing, where we break down the process in simple, practical terms.

You’ll hear from real investors sharing their journeys, challenges, and lessons learned—showing what it’s really like to start investing in startups.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• What angel investing really is and how it works
• The risks, rewards, and common pitfalls
• How everyday investors can get started—even without a finance background

Whether you’re looking to diversify your portfolio, support innovative founders, or just explore a new way to grow your wealth, this session will give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to take your first steps in startup investing.

Come with questions, we’ll make it interactive and approachable!

FORMAT: Panel discussion + Q&A + Networking

LOCATION: itnig coworking & cafe, Carrer de Pujades, 100, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona

REGISTER NOW: Spaces are limited, secure your spot today.

Panelists

• Wolf Burnus: Fintech & Blockchain Product Manager, Angel Investor - Wolf is a product manager at Venga and a SIA TAAC8 angel investor. With experience in startups and blockchain, he shares practical insights on evaluating and supporting early-stage ventures.

• Lamia Boukhibra: Product & Client Success Leader, Angel Investor - Lamia leads product excellence and client success at Testlio and is a SIA TAAC8 angel investor. With 12+ years driving growth across startups and international programs, she brings practical insights on scaling ventures and supporting founders.
• [MC] Astghik Zakharyan - Co-Founder & Europe Manager - SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator - Astghik brings hands-on experience from training 750+ angel investors across Europe and North America, with deep insight into early-stage funding and ecosystem building.

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About the organizer

SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator runs hands-on angel investor training for professionals ready to start or sharpen their startup investing journey.

Learn by doing, with real capital & live deals.

• Investors Express your Interest here - Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.

• Startups read more here - You could be one of the next startups selected for our investment competition, where early-stage scalable startups receive an investment of 100-200K.

>> TAAC 9 starts on April 9th (Reduced fee until Feb 15!)

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Event hosted at and in collaboration with itnig