The Cheque Room
MENA's Next Angels
The first in a new series of hands-on masterclasses for women ready to go from raising capital to deploying it, with impact.
Most of us learn to earn, save or raise capital. Very few learn to deploy it.
Angel investing is how wealth compounds in an ecosystem. It's how founders become investors, and how women move from the cap table's edge to its centre.
In the region, impact investing too often means CSR with a new label. This session goes back to what the term actually means: clear intent, honest measurement and real returns.
Two hours. One room. A plan you can act on.
No prior finance experience needed. You'll learn the essentials, try them out hands-on and leave with your own starter kit.
9:00am Masterclass begins
- Where wealth really grows Why more people are investing beyond stocks and property, and what makes backing private companies different.
- What it means to back a startup Hands-on From an idea on a napkin to a growing company: where angels come in and what you're actually buying.
- How angel investing works Who angels are, how deals come together, and how women across MENA are already doing it, alone and in groups.
- More than money Hands-on Your experience, network and judgement are worth as much as your cheque. Find out what you bring to the table.
- Real impact vs. good marketing Hands-on How to tell a company that changes things from one that just says it does.
- Playing the long game Hands-on How smart angels spread their bets, stay patient and give themselves the best shot at returns.
Your angel starter kit
Built during the session, ready to use on your very first deal.
- How much to invest, and how often
- What to look for in a company
- A checklist to test any company's impact
Built for women who build.
Founders
You've raised (or are raising) and want to understand the other side of the table and start building personal wealth.
Women leaders & wealth holders
You have capital to put to work and want to back founders and ideas you believe in.
New & curious investors
You've thought about angel investing, or made a first cheque, and want a clear, honest framework.
Who's in the room
Ravina Mehta
Ravina is a social entrepreneur, impact investor and founder across the UK, MENA and Africa. She has raised £20M of impact capital, and advised PwC, Google, Unilever and UN Women on strategy. Ex-Pathway Fund London, C3 UAE and The Conduit; Middle East Womenpreneur Top 100. Via Ventra Capital she backs early-stage impact startups.
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Sanjana Raheja
Sanjana is a venture finance advisor across MENA, Europe and Africa. She invested pre-seed to Series A+ at LvlUp Ventures (PitchBook’s #7 most active VC) and trained ~250 founders at Strategy Tools. Ex-Careem and Talabat; e7 Generation board since 2018. Via Venture Math she advises capital allocators and startups.
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Tell us a little about you.
- 2-hour hands-on masterclass
- Your angel starter kit to take home
- Coffee, tea, pastries & networking from 8:30am
1. Fill in the form 2. Pay securely 3. You're in
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Do I need investing experience?
No. We start from the basics, and the practical exercises work whether you're brand new or have already written a cheque.
What's included?
A two-hour hands-on masterclass, your angel starter kit to take home, and tea, coffee and pastries.
Is it women only?
The session is designed for and open to women only.
Where is it?
In Dubai. We'll confirm the venue with everyone who's registered ahead of the session.
What's the refund policy?
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I filled in the form but didn't pay. Am I booked?
Not yet. Your spot is confirmed once payment is complete. If the payment page didn't open, email us and we'll send the link.