Founder Institute Lagos, the Lagos chapter of the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is excited to host a high-impact session for early-stage founders ready to take their fundraising game to the next level.
Founder Institute Angels & Demons: Event Overview
On May 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM (WAT), we invite founders, innovators, and startup enthusiasts to join in for “Angels & Demons: Surefire Tips for Raising Your First Angel Round” event, an unfiltered conversation that reveals what really goes on behind the scenes when startups approach their first angel investors. This event is designed to demystify the funding process and help founders across Africa approach investors with clarity, confidence, and a fundable pitch.
Why This Event Matters
Raising your first round of funding can feel like stepping into the unknown, full of excitement, pressure, and a dozen questions no one seems to answer clearly.
This event will unpack:
– What angel investors actually look for in a startup before writing that first check
– How to position your startup to stand out in a crowded pitch deck pile
– The biggest mistakes first-time founders make and how to avoid them
Whether you’re building your pitch, refining your traction, or just unsure where to begin, this session will give you the tools to move forward with strategy and intention.
Founder Institute Angels & Demons: Meet the Speakers
We’re bringing two global startup ecosystem powerhouses to the (virtual) stage:
Keshni Morar: A serial entrepreneur, M&A expert, and Founder Institute South Africa leader with over *$4.5 billion* in transaction experience. Keshni has founded multiple businesses, mentored startups globally, and helped founders close fundraising rounds from Africa to America.
Jatin Kataria: One of the top startup ecosystem builders in the world. With 30+ startups in his portfolio, 12+ venture studios launched, and multiple UN-related awards, Jatin brings global insight into startup strategy, innovation, and capital readiness.
These are not just speakers- they’re doers with deep scars, wild wins, and tested wisdom to share.
Event Benefits
– Get clarity on how to prepare for your first angel round.
– Learn directly from global experts who’ve raised, built, and scaled.
– Walk away with investor-ready strategies you can implement right now.
– Connect with fellow founders navigating the same fundraising journey.
Yet to register?
This is a virtual event, so whether you’re tuning in from Lagos, Kigali, Nairobi, or Casablanca, you can join the conversation.
Register here: https://fi.co/e/359768
Let’s make your startup fundable.
