FAQs

We accept members on a rolling basis, with new cohorts starting on the 1st Monday of each month. To join, apply online and book a tour call where we'll discuss if you're a fit for our next cohort.

Yes! This is why we created Ajo Angels. Your journey begins with our angel investing fellowship, where you'll master the fundamentals of angel investing.

After completing the fellowship, you'll gain access to our monthly deal showcases, where you can apply your knowledge and invest in promising startups alongside our community.

Yes you can. While we strongly encourage new members to complete our fellowship program, experienced angel investors are welcome to apply directly to join our community.

1. Master insider investing skills the wealthy don't share. Learn to spot great deals like a pro.

2. Get access to 2-5 pre-vetted life-changing deals per month. Target potential 10x-100x returns.

3. Network with successful investors at bespoke exclusive events. Build connections that unlock more wealth opportunities.

Unlike passive stock market investing that typically yields 8-10% annually, angel investing offers the potential for significantly higher returns (10x-100x or more) by directly funding early-stage companies, while also creating pathways to close the wealth gap in our communities.

Yes it does and here is why: By funding traditionally overlooked Black founders, we create a powerful cycle that closes the wealth gap:

1. Provide funding to brilliant founders who face systemic barriers to capital

2. Their startups tackle important challenges while generating jobs and economic growth

3. Successful businesses deliver potential 10x-100x returns on your investment

4. Wealth flows back to both investors and communities, building prosperity collectively

Members are expected to:

1. Meet the annual investment requirement of one $1,000 angel investment per calendar year

2. Be active in the communty, attend and be engaged during deal showcases

3. Attend at least one virtual & one in person event per calendar year

Joining the Ajo Angel community is simple:

1. Complete the online application and interview

2. Be willing and able to make at least one $1,000 angel investment per calendar year

No you do not, they way our deals are strudtre allows non-accredited investors to invest. We done this to make this exculve method of investing alaaile for all.

Our team conducts thorough due diligence on each potential investment, evaluating founder strength, market opportunity, business model, and growth potential. We focus on historically underfunded entrepreneurs with promising ventures.

Beyond investments, we're building a movement. You'll connect with black folks who share your values and vision for economic empowerment, learning together and supporting each other's wealth-building journeys.

We're building chapters in Detroit, Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, and Houston, with plans to expand to more cities domestically and internationally.

We require a minimum angel investment amount of $1,000 per calendar year.

But you decide how much and which deals to invest in (We'll provide all of the information needed to decide what to invest in). We recommend diversifying across multiple startups to balance risk.