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Angel Investing 101
Thu, 03 Sept
|Launch Pad WSU Parramatta
Curious about angel investing? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to investing in startups, how it works and how you can get started. No experience needed.
Time & Location
03 Sept 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Launch Pad WSU Parramatta, Level 1/6 Hassall St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
About the event
You’ve heard people talk about investing in startups. But how do you actually become one of those investors?
Angel investing can often feel like a world that happens behind closed doors, filled with jargon, networks and opportunities that are hard to access. This session is about opening that door.
Join Preethi Mohan and Solai Valliappan, co-founders of Chai & Capital, for a beginner-friendly introduction to angel investing and what it could look like for you.
We’ll unpack what angel investing actually is, who can become an angel investor, how it compares to other ways of growing your money, what investors look for when backing a startup, and practical first steps if you want to explore the space further.
Whether you have been curious about startup investing for years or have only just heard the term, this is a space to learn, ask questions and build your understanding without feeling like you should already know the answers.
No investing experience needed. All questions welcome.
Come curious. Leave with a clearer understanding of how angel investing works and where you might fit within it. Event Schedule
6:30pm – 7:15pm Doors open, guest arrival and networking
7:15pm – 8:00pm Angel Investing 101 with Preethi Mohan and Solai Valliappan
8:00pm – 8:30pm Audience Q&A moderated by Brown Boss Babes
8:30pm – 9:30pm Networking and conversations to close
Light refreshments and nibbles will be provided
About Chai & Capital
If you want to stay ahead of what’s happening in Indian startups & tech, Chai & Capital is worth your inbox. The newsletter curates the most important insights, trends, and conversations across India’s startup ecosystem for founders, investors, and operators in a weekly 2 min read. There’s also a monthly spotlight of founders building across the Australia-India corridor.
Your Facilitators
Preethi Mohan is an entrepreneur, investor and startup coach who has supported more than 250 founders to build and scale their ventures. A former award-winning leader at Google, Samsung and InterContinental, she is the founder of NiceTo and co-founder of Press Play Ventures, F2F and Chai & Capital, a weekly newsletter covering India’s fast-growing technology ecosystem. As a three-time founder, angel investor and fund LP, Preethi champions diverse founders and inclusive innovation.
Solai Valliappan is a Sydney-based investor and advisor to early-stage startups, venture capital funds, accelerators and family offices. She sits on boards across not-for-profit, investment committee and finance committee settings, and writes, teaches and speaks on investing and governance. Solai is also co-founder of Chai & Capital, a weekly newsletter covering India’s fast-growing technology ecosystem.
Tickets
Pay What You Value
We want this conversation to be accessible while also recognising the time, knowledge and experience being shared by our facilitators. There is no fixed ticket price for Angel Investing 101. Instead, we’re inviting you to pay what you believe the experience is worth to you. Choose the amount that feels right for you when booking your place. Your contribution helps us continue creating thoughtful, accessible spaces for South Asian women to learn, connect and have conversations like this.
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