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Women Angel Investment Certificate Program

This program acts as a preparatory pathway to herSTART 5.0, with a long-term vision of nurturing a strong network of women angel investors who actively invest in and mentor women-led startups.

Building the Next Layer of Women Angel Investors in India

herSTART by GUSEC introduces a focused Angel Investment Certificate Program.

15,000+
Women Innovators Impacted
530+
Women-Led Startups Supported
100+
Women-led startups accelerated

Who Should
Apply

Building the next layer of women angel investors ready to shape India’s startup ecosystem.

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Limited seats · Rolling review
Women HNIs & Ultra-HNIs
Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs
CXOs & Senior Professionals
Aspiring Women Angel Investors

Your Journey Through the Program

A compact, high-impact experience designed to build confident women angel investors.

2-Day In-Person Workshop

Immersive certificate program designed for hands-on learning.

Angel Investing Fundamentals

Expert-led sessions on sourcing, evaluation, and exits.

Live Pitch Evaluation

Hands-on review of real startup investment pitches.

Structured Networking

Connect with ecosystem leaders and fellow investors.

Official Certificate

Jointly issued by herSTART & GUSEC.

Who Is This Program For?

Women founders, professionals, HNIs, and leaders ready to begin their angel investing journey.

Program Structure

Day 01

Foundations of Angel Investing

  • Overview of the startup ecosystem
  • What makes a fundable startup
  • Pitch evaluation & due diligence
  • Case studies from women investors and founders
Day 02

Investment Readiness & Exposure

  • Legal & financial frameworks
  • Portfolio strategy and risk management
  • Live demo day featuring women-led startups
  • Certificate ceremony
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Limited seats · Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Take Your First Step
Into Angel Investing

If you’re ready to move beyond learning and become part of a growing community of women investors shaping India’s startup ecosystem, this program is designed for you.

Limited Seats

Applications Now Open

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Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Program Details

Dates
The date will be announced
Time
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue
GUSEC, Ahmedabad
Gujarat University Campus
Mode
In-person Learning
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Limited seats · Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Implementation Partner

Strategic Collaboration

The program is implemented in partnership with India Accelerator, one of India’s leading startup accelerators with deep expertise in building angel investor networks and supporting early-stage startups.

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