Dates: 13 to 15 October 2026
Duration: 3 days
Level: Basic
Venue: Singapore University of Social Sciences

Synopsis

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the world of angel investing, its benefits and risks, due diligence and valuation techniques, and legal and regulatory considerations. The participants will gain an in-depth understanding of a startup, the entrepreneurial mindset and traits necessary for success, and how to identify promising startups in the ecosystem. In addition, they will learn about the investment process, including negotiating terms, creating investment agreements, and closing deals.

By the end of the course, the participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful angel investor.

The course is a collaborative effort with ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)

Who Should Attend

The course is suitable for anyone who is interested in developing skills and knowledge necessary to become an angel investor in startups.

Topics

• Introduction to Angel Investing
• Understanding Startups and Entrepreneurs
• Due Diligence and Valuation
• Investment Process
• Role of the Angel Investor
• Portfolio Management and Exit Strategies
• Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Angel Investing

• Case Studies and Group Discussion: Review and apply concepts learnt, discuss real-world scenarios 

Objective

Master the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful angel investor.

A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Define the concept of angel investing and describe its role in the startup ecosystem.
• Identify the potential benefits and risks associated with investing in startups.
• Understand the entrepreneurial mindset and traits necessary for success in the startup world.
• Recognize the different players and their roles in the startup ecosystem
• Understand the role of an angel investor, including providing mentorship and support.

B. Key Skills (Practical Component)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Develop skills necessary to identify promising startups for investment
• Conduct due diligence process and the importance of valuation techniques
• Negotiate investment terms and create investment agreements with startups
• Develop portfolio management strategies and exit plans for investments
• Navigate the legal and regulatory considerations of angel investing, including securities regulations and tax implications

Schedule

*SUSS reserves the right to change the course dates, topics and trainers.

Assessments

• Group Presentation

Requirements

• Participants with basic knowledge of English, statistics, and communication skills

About the Trainer

Jun Xian Lee
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
GoodWhale

Junxian is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of GoodWhale, a platform designed to empower aspiring investors with personalised tools for financial health and has previously co-founded Moovaz and CashShield. He also played a key role in launching Shopee at SEA Ltd, serves as a Venture Partner at Iterative Venture Capital, and is actively involved in philanthropy and education, having received the NUS Business School’s Eminent Alumni Award.

Gerald Tock Founder–Investor Alignment | Venture Strategy | Capital Readiness | Exited Founder 

I build systems that support early-stage founders at critical inflection points. With 20+ years of experience across Southeast Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, I’ve led commercialization programs (Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab), built and exited my own venture (invested by Baidu - China and Incubate Fund - Japan, exited to Australian Securities Exchange), and advised startups, accelerators, and funds through GTM pivots, capital structuring, and ecosystem alignment. I support founders and their investors by bringing clarity to the business: what the tech can do, what the market wants, and what the numbers actually mean. I help both sides align on the next steps so decisions are faster and the company can move with confidence

Application Procedures

Please submit the following documents to [email protected]:

1. Coloured copy (back and front) of NRIC for Singaporeans and PRs, or "Employment"/"S" Pass for foreign applicant
   
2. Application form
   
   

Course Fee

¹ Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
² Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

• Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
• Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
• The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
• Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

For the various payment modes, please refer here.

Course Withdrawal and Refund

Request for withdrawal from a course must be submitted to SUSS Academy formally in writing.

• Course Withdrawal before Application Close Date: No charges.
• Course Withdrawal after course confirmation: 50% of the full course fee with an administration fee imposed.
• Course Withdrawal after the course commences: Full course fee applies.

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]