Alma Corporate Training
Building a new generation of innovators and investors
Learn, Invest, Empower
Professionals are taught about pensions and savings, yet they are missing out on a hugely rewarding wealth building and learning experience. Explore our immersive educational programmes designed for senior professionals to step confidently into angel investing.
Participants learn the fundamentals, develop a personal investment thesis, and gain practical tools to source, assess, and back high-potential founders. Powered by the Alma Angels community, the programme blends practical experience with ongoing access to curated deal flow, events, and expert-led learning - helping investors turn curiosity into capability.
Empower your team to explore innovation
Our workshops and programmes are crafted specifically for your teams eager to explore the innovation ecosystem, blending theory and practical experience in venture.
Through each level, participants will work in teams to develop their investment thesis, evaluate live deals with real (incredible!) founders, and build the skills to navigate the world of innovation.
We offer a variety of formats, designed to suit different levels of experience and time commitment. Each level can be scheduled as a standalone 90-minute workshop, or combined into a comprehensive programme that includes hands-on support and 3 months of free access to the Alma community.
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Focus: Foundations of angel investing
You will explore:
Business versus startup
Lifecycle of a startup
The role of angels and venture capital
Introduction to building your investment thesis
Sourcing strategies
Building conviction (key due diligence areas)
Closing the investment loop
Live due diligence with a selected founder
Experience format
When: Breakfast session ideal
Where: In-person, preferably your office
Duration: 1.5 hours + connection time
Who: Curious participants, no prior experience needed
What to expect
First steps into venture investing (deal sourcing → due diligence → closing)
Overview of legal and tax relief considerations
Live startup pitch with real-time evaluation
Group “investment committee” discussions
Peer connection and invitation into the Alma community
Goal
Walk away with confidence to ask strong due diligence questions and understand what it takes to deploy your first cheque.
What happens next?
Levels 2–4 can be completed on the same day or across a 3-month journey. -
Focus: Building your investor persona and learning how to evaluate opportunities.
You will cover:
Live exercise to define your angel investor identity
Top 5 due diligence areas:
The problem
The solution
The team
The market
The business model
Key red flags in early-stage investing
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Focus: Understanding how deals are structured.
You will learn:
Transaction economics
Valuation
Size of the raise
Cap table
Dilution
Other considerations
Termsheets, investment vehicles, and agreements
SEIS/EIS benefits and structure
Key legal and investment red flags
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Focus: Becoming an active, value-adding investor.
You will explore:
Your mindset post-investment
How to support founders beyond capital
Identifying your “superpowers”
Expertise and strategic support
Governance and board contribution
Insights from experienced angels
Live due diligence with a selected founder
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Participants can complete Levels 2–4 in one day or over three months.
Over the programme you will:
Join 9+ live startup due diligence sessions
Review 100+ founder pitch decks
Build your investment thesis
Learn legal and tax essentials in depth
Gain hands-on deal evaluation experience
Receive ongoing support from the Alma team
Community access
Global network of investors, founders, and executives
Exclusive events and learning sessions
Dedicated communication channel for cohort support and collaboration
Ongoing engagement across cohorts
Goal
Participants will:
Understand angel investing and venture capital
Be able to run independent due diligence
Build conviction to invest (typically starting from ~£5,000)
4 reasons your firm will love Alma College
Spot trends
in innovation
Connect your teams
across the organisation
True global and
social impact
Make a
difference
Alma College Voices
“Still absolutely buzzing from last night. Thank you for such an energising and informative evening!”
Emma, Stride
“What an incredible event!
We really appreciated your time and energy.”
Hallie, Apollo Asset Management
“It was really lovely to be in the company of so many diverse, successful and interesting women.”
Amanda, Property Developer
Diverse investors for stronger returns
Alma College welcomes all genders, reflecting our commitment to diversity. Today, less than 14% of angels in the UK and Europe are women, and people of colour remain underrepresented. We believe that expanding the pool of investors builds a stronger, healthier ecosystem where all founders can thrive - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, social background, or sexual orientation.
Our programmes focus on tech and IP-rich ventures (co)founded by women with global ambitions. Alma Angels see a clear business case for investing in women and gender-diverse teams:
Higher performance
Women founders generate 2.5x revenue per dollar of funding compared to male founders.
Greater resilience
Scalable ventures built with less capital and 30% less likely to become insolvent.
Better opportunities
Lower valuations and less competition mean higher stakes
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. It is an educational and professional development programme designed for upskilling and team learning, not investment recommendations.
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Yes. Level 1 is designed for people with no prior experience in investing.
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Yes. Alma partners with CocoRio, a creative childcare and nanny service offering:
20% off first booking with code ALMA20
On-site childcare support for corporate events
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If successful, Alma College will scale to:
Two cohorts per year
More tailored leadership content
A continued community where cohorts learn together across time
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Alma Angels is working to:
Scale 10,000 angel investors globally
Unlock $1 trillion in women-led wealth by 2050
Increase funding for women-led and impact-driven ventures
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Yes, the Alma College is tailored for senior professionals. We can blend both physical and virtual engagement to maximise flexibility and impact. Sessions are never longer than 2 hours and we can also run some of the sessions evenings or weekends, if that’s preferred.
We know that a challenge to increase the representation of senior women leaders in the room is childcare: we are partnering with CocoRio, provider of creative childcare and nanny agency, so that parents can attend the Alma College worry-free. They can use the code ALMA20 for 20% off their first booking all over London and beyond. CocoRio also organises on-site childcare services for corporate events.
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The cost depends on the chosen workshop or program. It is usually financed by the Learning & Development budget of your company. Get in touch to explore different ways to collaborate.
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Stay involved! The dedicated communication channel for your cohort will remain active and we encourage you to stay in touch with your fellow angels. You may join Alma Angels to gain access to our exclusive events, on-going educational sessions as well as the deal flow of course. You will benefit from the experience and expertise of tens of Almas who previously walked in your shoes.
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The Alma Team has decades of experience in venture and startups. They built Alma Angels from the ground up. Over the course of the program, we may bring experts from the Alma community to meet the cohort and share their insights.
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