In-Person Event
First Round: What it really takes to raise from angels
Cocktail reception with a moderated fireside chat and curated founder to investor networking.
Date
Sep 25, 2026
Time
08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Address
GoDo Hub, 53 Oladipo Bateye Road, Ikeja GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Raising your first investment takes more than a great idea. This event, hosted by Founder Institute Lagos in partnership with Lagos Angel Network, brings together founders and experienced angel investors for an honest conversation about early-stage fundraising.
Through a moderated fireside chat and curated networking session, gain practical insights into investor expectations, fundraising readiness, and how to prepare for angel investment.
What You'll Learn:
- The key signals angel investors look for in fundable startups.
- When to raise from angels instead of venture capital.
- How to prepare an investor-ready pitch and fundraising materials.
- The most common mistakes that stop founders from raising capital.
- How to build lasting relationships with investors before and after your raise.
Your Hosts:
- Founder Institute Lagos, in partnership with;
- Lagos Angel Network (LAN)
Who Should Attend:
- Founders raising their first investment;
- Startups raising pre-seed or seed capital;
- Founder Institute alumni and current founders;
- Ecosystem leaders and innovation hubs, and Anyone interested in understanding angel investment.
Registration Link: https://luma.com/yfvbugup
Additional Resources: Find more Startup Events, read Reviews from founders who went through the program, or join an InfoSession if you cannot make it in person.
Additional Resources: Find more Startup Events, read Reviews from founders who went through the program, or join an InfoSession if you cannot make it in person.
About Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.
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