Cohort 1

Angel Investing Unlocked by 500 Global

Inaugural Cohort

Cohort 1 of Angel Investing Unlocked by 500 Global, in partnership with Sanabil Investments took place May 30 – June 1, 2022 in Riyadh.

37 MENA investors participated in this intensive angel investor training program. The 3 days were packed with value from our esteemed guest speakers and our own 500 Global experts. Participants learned the foundations of angel investing, how to craft their own personal angel investment strategy, the nuts and bolts of the investment process and negotiations, opportunity assessment, due diligence, and so much more.

But more than that – they connected.

The energy and enthusiasm of these 3 days were unmatched. There is nothing like the buzz that fills the air when excited entrepreneurs and investors gather in one room to celebrate their ecosystem’s progress and to make plans for what is next. And, if we’re judging by this first cohort – big things lie ahead and we are honored to be a part of the journey.

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Welcome Dinner

Rob Neivert, 500 Global

Peter Cowley, The Invested Investor

Qusai AlSaif, Saudi VC and PE Association

Zuhair Shamma

Co-Founder, Zest Equity

The Angel Investing Unlocked program delivered beyond my expectations. The program not only provides the foundations for angel investing but also the opportunity to build a network of friends and colleagues from all over the region.”

Mohamed ElSawy

CEO, Encon Egypt

An eye opening, in-depth, training into the world of angel investing. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to capitalize on decades of knowledge into investing to set a personal strategy for investing.”

Karan Deep

Independent Ecosystem Consultant

The Angel Investing Unlocked program seamlessly packed together mini-MBA, law, finance and psychology degrees in 3 days which gave me the confidence to approach angel investing in a highly informed manner. The knowledge and delivery of all instructors and the team were impressive, as were their ability to vet and shortlist impressive participants. These elements ensured it was one of the best ones I've gone through. Thank you and hope it has a considerable ripple effect across the ecosystem.”

Ghassan Alabdulgader

Co-Founder, Stealth Startup

One of the best programs in angel investment. It was really an eye opener.”

Jamal Abed

CEO, Future Innovation House

Great program, so much to learn and take home. I highly encourage angel investors to attend.”

Khalid Almahfouz

Director of Franchise Development, Monsha'at

A great stepping stone to the world of angel investing by the world’s best experts in the field. ”