SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator

Overview
Inside the Journey: Real Stories From First-Time Angel Investors
The best way to know if something is possible for you is to hear from someone who's already done it, someone who started where you are now.
This is an honest and open conversation with first-time angel investors who took the leap without any gurantees. No highlight reels. No polished success stories. Just real people sharing what it actually felt like to make their first investment; the excitement, the doubt, the surprises, and the lessons they wish they'd had earlier.
What you'll hear:

• What finally pushed them to make their first move and what almost stopped them
• How they found their first deal and what the process actually looked like
• The moments that surprised them most good and bad
• What they got wrong, what they got right, and what they'd do differently
• How their perspective on risk, money, and startups has shifted since

Come grab a coffee and chat about startups, growth, and investing with fellow entrepreneurs and investors!
Details
Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our Open Coffee sessions bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives.
Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community.

Who joins
Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.

How to prepare

• Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared
• Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring
• Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss

Angel investing is a strategy, not a gamble. Learn how portfolio construction can reduce your risk and sharpen your investment approach.

Overview

Portfolio Power: How Smart Angels Reduce Risk Through Diversification
Ask most people what they think of when they hear "angel investing" and the answer is the same: high risk, high reward, and a lot of luck. The reality, when done with intention, looks very different.
This session shifts the conversation from individual bets to long-term strategy. Because the most successful angel investors don't win by picking the one perfect startup, they win by building a portfolio that's designed to absorb losses and capitalise on outliers. And that's a skill anyone can learn.

What you'll walk away with:

• A better understanding of why diversification changes the risk profile of angel investing entirely
• Soke of the logic behind portfolio construction how many bets, how much per deal, and over what timeframe
• How experienced angels think about allocation across stages, sectors, and geographies
• The common mistakes first time investors make by concentrating too early
• A practical starting framework for building your own angel portfolio

Who is this for?
This session is for anyone who's started to take angel investing seriously and wants to move beyond instinct into strategy. Whether you've made one investment or none, this is the session that turns curiosity into a coherent plan.
What to expect:
This is a structured session with real portfolio models and honest discussion about what the numbers can look like over time. Expect clarity, not complexity and leave with a openess that makes the risk feel manageable, because with the right approach, it is.
Angel investing isn't about finding a needle in a haystack. It's about owning enough of the haystack that when the needle appears, you're already holding it.
2 hour event ( There will be time for networking)

Overview
We will be trying a new location at: El Tros de La Rambla
Join us for a networking lunch where women investors can connect, share ideas, and empower each other!
Women Investors' Lunch by SIA
A space to learn, connect & grow your circle meeting like-minded women.
Attendees will cover the cost of their own lunch.

### Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

• Arrival, Order lunch, Network

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

• Round table introductions
• Lunch is served
• Networking & group discussion

### 👩🏽‍💼About this event

Join us at the Women Investors Lunch (WIL) happening on the second Wednesday of every month to expand your network, share insights, and fuel your investing journey with like-minded women.
This gathering is designed to foster meaningful connections, exchange investment strategies, and welcome and empower women in the investing space. The aim is to have a casual lunch and thought-provoking conversations.

### 🙇‍♀️What to Expect

• Curated Conversations: Engage in insightful discussions on emerging investment trends, industry shifts, and personal journeys in investing.
• Networking with Purpose: Connect with a community of women investors, aspiring investors, and financial professionals.
• Delicious Lunch & Inspiring Atmosphere: Enjoy your lunch while having interesting conversations in a relaxed setting.

### 🙋‍♀️Who Should Attend?

• Individuals currently investing in startups (angel investors).
• Members of investment funds or those exploring new ways to diversify their portfolio.
• Investors in other sectors who are curious about angel investing.
• Anyone who wants to learn more about or begin exploring angel investing.

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#### 🙅‍♀️This event is not for you if..

• You are solely interested in networking without a connection to investing.
• You have no interest in angel investing or the world of startup investments.
• You are looking to promote a business or offer services.