Welcome to the VentureSouth Classroom

The VentureSouth Classroom is a series of educational videos about angel investing for VentureSouth members.

If you are new to angel investing, we encourage you to work through the videos in the “VentureSouth Angel Curriculum” section in order below. Click on the subject titles to download the slides.

After you complete the “Beginner” courses, try our specialist modules page for more detailed explorations of particular topics.

And if you are already an angel investing expert, try browsing through the videos using the button below and let us know if you disagree with any of our guidance!


2025 Educational Sessions

All sessions, which run from 12-1pm online, unless otherwise noted, and are in the member calendar so you can download to your calendar.

January 15th - Deal Terms

February - Join us at the Summit for this month’s education session!

March 12th - VentureSouth Vicinity Platform

April 9th - AI for Everyone: How regular businesses will use AI

May 14th - Due Diligence Process

June 11th - How to be "compliant" angel investors

August 13th - Marketplaces

September 10th - Quantum Computing

October 8th - Exit Waterfalls

November 12th - Minefields for angel investors

December 10th - Taxes

2024 Educational Sessions

January 17th - Basics of Angel Deal Terms

March 13th - Alternative Angel Investment Terms

If you have questions on HR issues, please email us and we will connect you with the experts at Insperity

April 10th - HR Issues for Startups with Insperity

May 15th - In-Person Cap Tables Workshop

May 22nd- More Advanced Angel Investing Methods

June 12th - Cap Tables

July 17th - VentureSouth Terminology and Technology

August 30th - R&D Tax Credits with Bonham & Brook

September 11th - The Value of IP with Sotomayor IP

October 9th - Early Stage Board Governance

November 13th - Exit Strategies

Education Video of the Month
Introduction to Sidecar Funds

Sidecar Funds

Sidecar funds, what are they and how do they work?

Take a deep dive into sidecar funds, setup, execution, and strategy surrounding them.


VentureSouth Angel Curriculum