Join us for an informational session on Catalyst Angel MN Cohorts on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 12pm CT!

Catalyst Angel MN Cohort is in its third year empowering emerging angel investors who identify as Black, Latinx, and/or women to further their knowledge about investing. Cohort participants will gain a deeper understanding of angel investing while connecting with local peers.

New in 2024 we are adding a second cohort and providing industry sector focuses in healthcare and consumer packaged goods (CPG). These are verticals in which Minnesota has a home field advantage, and unique aspects for angel investors to understand.

Each cohort includes 6 virtual courses through Angel Capital Association's "Angel University" (all expenses paid & valued at $1450), 2+ in-person events, Angel Capital Association individual membership, and more.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Self-identify as Black, Latinx, and/or a woman
2 years or less of angel investing experience
Be an accredited investor
Reside in Minnesota
Commit to completing the six required Angel Capital Association basic courses

Consumer Packaged Goods Cohort Timeline

July 8: Interest Form Deadline
July 18: In-person Cohort Kickoff
July 22 - Aug 26: 6 On Demand Angel University Classes
- 1 course a week, which participants can work through on their own time
Aug 20: Positive Impact, Positive Results Webinar with BMO
Sept 5: Graduation
Sept 18: In-person Fall Investor Rally, part of Twin Cities Startup Week

Healthcare Cohort Timeline

July 19: Interest Form Deadline
Aug 20: Positive Impact, Positive Results Webinar with BMO
Aug 28: In-person Cohort Kickoff
Sept 18: In-person Fall Investor Rally, part of Twin Cities Startup Week
Sept 23 - Oct 2: 6 Virtual Angel University Classes
- 1 course a week. Participants log in to class with angels from across the nation. The classes are recorded if there is a scheduling conflict.
Nov 7: Graduation

Dates may be subject to change.

GET STARTED

If interested, fill out the interest form.
Visit techtowndetroit.org/capital for more information on the Catalyst Angel Program
Email Mickayla Rosard with questions about the cohorts mickayla@groovecap.com OR Xiaoyang Hu for technical issues xiaoyang@groovecap.com

Featured In:

Groove Capital kicks off inaugural cohort for emerging angel investors of color and women, published by MinneInno on September 13, 2022
Forge North highlights the high caliber of participants in, Catalyst Angel MN Cohort 2022 pays it forward on August 17, 2023

BACKGROUND

TechTown Detroit’s Catalyst Angel Program is on a mission to help emerging angel investors in the Great Lakes Region who identify as Black, Latinx, and/or women gain knowledge about Investing. The Minnesota Cohort, led by Groove Investment Group and Forge North, connects Catalyst Angel Program participants who are based in Minnesota with each other. This is the third year the organizations have been collaborating up on the Catalyst Angel MN Cohort. To date we’ve had 50 Minnesota participants.

In Collaboration With: Groove Groove Investment Group, Forge North, ACA, TechTown Detroit, BMO.