IS A CROSS-BORDER TRAINING AND INVESTMENT

programme for business angels

4NGELS is funded by the European Union with the goal of connecting business angels from different European countries. We have brought together partners from four countries: Estonia, Finland, Slovenia and Poland. Together we have created a programme to exchange knowledge and experience about  investing into startups by business angels.

Business angels are an essential part of the growth of the startup ecosystem and actively support startups in their countries. It is time to explore their potential in cross-border transactions.

Explore 4NGELS and join the programme to learn more about cross-border investing, meet business angels from other countries and get the best experience from the practitioners in the startup market. Participation in the programme is free of charge, but travel costs and participation in external events are not reimbursed.

The programme is also designed for startups who want to learn more about how to work with business angels internationally. 

We look forward to having you on board regardless of your level of experience!

HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM 4NGELS?

Learn more about Partners

4NGELS is made up of:

- EstBAN (Estonia)
- FiBAN (Finland)
- Cobin Angels (Poland)
- Business Angels of Slovenia (Slovenia)

The project is coordinated by Civitta, originating from Estonia.

We have joined our experience and cross-border investment potential to give you the opportunity to participate in international deals. Together we form a network of over a thousand business angels who have invested over €500m in more than 7,000 startups. Through the 4NGELS programme, we want to share our experience and knowledge with you so that you learn about investment opportunities in Estonia, Finland, Slovenia and Poland.

+1,000
business angels
+500M €
invested
+7,750
investments

If you are a business angel, you can take advantage of the international training, experience sharing sessions, investor coaching and cross-border investment materials available.

We also invite startup representatives to participate in dedicated coaching sessions and the best of them also to present at cross-border pitching events.

The next step in 4NGELS programme, hosted by COBIN Angels has already kicked off! The full 4NGELS agenda is already available to you! Please sigh up through the registration form in order to receive information and meeting details of training sessions. You are invited to join us for a study visit in Warsaw on the 27-30 of October.

Explore Guides to Cross-border Investing in Early-Stage Startups

Download Guidebook estonia (PDF) Download Guidebook FINLAND (PDF)

Registration for business angels

You can attend international meetings of business angels and top experts. Meet investors, share knowledge and learn new skills. All this at your fingertips. You are welcome to take part in activities either onsite or remotely. Sign up and keep up to date with our events by using our newsletter to let us know about upcoming events for you.

Sign up and keep up to date with our events by using our newsletter to let us know about upcoming events for you.

Business Angel Training Programme:
10.09.2024 - Online Kick off event with COBIN Angels
(watch here)
19.09.2024 - Why investing in Poland is a must? - Invitation to join the study trip and Deep Tech Summit - (
watch here)
01.10.2024 - How venture capital and angels can work together in local and cross-border investments? - online webinar
10.10.2024 - Legal frame for investing in Polish Startups. Learning how to invest cross-border in CEE countries - online webinar
17.10.2024 - How can startups and corporations work together and grow? - online webinar
27.10-30.10.2024 - Study Trip to Warsaw
21.11.2024 - Explaining the polish ecosystem and sharing information on the upcoming syndicate - #invest2Poland
26.11.2024 - 4NGELS final Pitching Session - online

Registration for STARTUPS - appliCATIONS FOR STARTUPS IS NOW CLOSED

Every startup needs access to the right resources, people, and advice to succeed. 4NGELS offers the opportunity to receive cross-border syndicated investment and education training, with one you'll get access to the tools and insights that will help you thrive.

Our comprehensive curriculum is designed with feedback from experts in the industry and leading investors. Our program helps startups launch faster and increase their chances of success with investors during the local flagship events. Application for startups is now closed.

Startup Training Programme:
10.09.2024 - Online kick off event with COBIN Angels (watch here)
03.10.2024 - Technologies supporting building innovation and raising funds - online webinar
15.10.2024 - Taking your startup to new markets and doing international sales - online webinar
07.11.2024 - Preparing legal documents for raising investments and building your startup - online webinar
26.11.2024 - 4NGELS final pitching session - online

Open Call for startups

Apply before 20.09

Open Call for startups to join 4NGELS

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4NGELS in Poland kick off meeting

4NGELS webinar

Meet COBIN Angels and discover Poland!

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Study trip to Slovenia

4NGELS study trip to Slovenia

Our highlights from Slovenia

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Results of the 4NGELS investor survey

Online Survey

Read 4ngels investors survey result

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4ngels Expands to Slovenia for Cross-Border Angel collaboration!

4ngels is taking its investing journey from Finland to Slovenia!

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Schedule for 4NGELS programme in Finland (completed)

Helsinki and online

Find out about the next activities within 4NGELS

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4NGELS programme in Estonia (Completed)

Tallin and online

Find out about the past activities within 4NGELS

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15 March - Kick off event

Tartu, Estonia

Join us in Tartu during sTARTUp Day 2023

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16 March - Cross-border Angel investor gathering

Tartu, Estonia

Cross-border Angel investor gathering hosted by EstBAN

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22 March - How to invest in Estonia?

online

4ngels webinar for internationals - I experience sharing session - "How to invest in Estonia"

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News

Follow our latest news and stay up to date with 4NGELS activities. Use free registration and receive information on a regular basis.

News

How venture capital and angels can work together in local and cross-border investments?

Angel Training II

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News

Application deadline for startups extended

23 of September is the last day to apply!

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News

Why Investing in Poland is a Must – Angel Training I

Join Us and Explore the Opportunities!

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News

Watch the First Online training for Business Angels with Vuk Lau

4NGELS Angel Training I: Investment Journey

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News

WATCH: 4NGELS Online Session: How to invest in Slovenia

4NGELS online session: How to invest in Slovenia

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News

Online training for Business Angels - 4NGELS webinar

4NGELS Angel Training I: Investment Journey

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News

Exploring Nordic Innovation: A Recap of our Study Trip to Helsinki with 4NGELS

Our recent study trip to Helsinki, organized by the FiBAN

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News

Startups seek more than just funding from business angels

Learn about the startup perspective in Finland

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News

4NGELS unleash potential for cross-border investments at Latitude59

Latitude59 - the Boldest Startup & Tech Event

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News

sTARTUp Day in Tartu

The kick-off of the 4NGELS programme in Tartu at sTARTUP Day is just behind us!

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News

4NGELS webinar: How to invest in Estonia?

Watch the recording of the first 4NGELS webinar

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News

Latitude59 Startup Competition

Latitude 59 is an international startup competition. Apply before April 9, 2023.

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News

Uncovering the secrets of cross-border angel investment

Find out more about cross-border investments

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News

4NGELS programme officially launched

Feel invited to join 4NGELS

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Resources

Take the resources that have been produced by the 4NGELS project. We provide you with a full knowledge package on cross-border investments in Estonia, Finland, Slovenia and Poland.

Use the available materials and grow as a business angel and as a startup. Soon you will also be able to download the complete guidebook, which is a practical handbook for investors.

The guidebook is a comprehensive resource that will include information on the specifics of the analysed markets, legal aspects related to the investment and general knowledge about angel cross-border investments.

Training I: Why investing in Poland is a must?

4NGELS Webinar
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KICK-OFF by COBIN Angels

4NGELS Webinar
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Training I: Investment Journey

4NGELS Webinar
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One Pager

A brief introduction
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4NGELS investors survey

4NGELS investors survey
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How to choose an investable startup?

4NGELS Webinar
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How to set metrics for startups?

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One Pager

A brief introduction
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