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Pegasus Emerging Angel Program

Learn How to Invest with Skin in the Game

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Emerging Angel Program

The Emerging Angels program is a unique and comprehensive initiative designed to empower new and existing investors with the tools, knowledge, and experience needed to excel in angel investing.

This program is structured to guide participants through every step of the investment process, from learning the fundamentals to making real investments and providing mentorship to startups.

A Two Part Program

Comprehensive VC Education

Learn everything from sourcing deals and term sheets to fund construction and portfolio strategy.

Real-World Case Studies

Dive into actual startups, deals, and scenarios to understand the decision-making behind successful investments.

Comprehensive VC Education

Learn everything from sourcing deals and term sheets to fund construction and portfolio strategy.

Real-World Case Studies

Dive into actual startups, deals, and scenarios to understand the decision-making behind successful investments.

Hands-On Experience

Engage in weekly live virtual discussions with small groups to develop your investment thesis and hone your skills.

Build Your Track Record

Gain hands-on experience sourcing deals and analyzing opportunities to strengthen your credibility.

Develop a Unique Thesis

Craft and refine your investment thesis, then share it widely to establish your voice in the VC ecosystem.

Expand Your Network

Connect with fellow participants, mentors, and industry professionals to build relationships that accelerate your journey.

Perks & Benefits

  • 8 Week Course

    Learn how to evaluate and conduct due diligence on startups.

  • Certification

    Upon completing the course, you will receive an accredited LinkedIn-compatible certification.

  • VC Jobs

    Each week, we curate a fresh list of the latest venture capital job opportunities.

  • $1M+ Package

    Access a suite of perks, tools, and resources to help reduce burn and drive efficiency at every growth stage.

  • Events

    Each week, we share a curated list of industry events nationwide.

  • Scout

    Discover innovative startups.

  • Community

    Gain access to our growing private Slack community and expand your venture network.

  • Direct GP Access

    During each class, you’ll have exclusive access to our General Partner, who will answer any questions around VC!

  • Shadow Deals

    Have the opportunity to watch and listen to current due diligence calls.

  • Track Record

    As a scout, build a proven track record and showcase your potential to VCs.

  • Annual Event

    Ticket to our our annual event & VIP Reception the night before it starts!

  • 18k+ VC List

    Access our ecosystem map with over 18,000 VCs, angel groups, incubators, and accelerators.

  • Expert Edge

    After the course ends, enjoy continuing education with a bi-weekly QA and Coaching

  • Make Money

    Bring deals to us or our partners and earn a bonus.

  • Cold Review Decks

    Source pitch decks and observe expert investors give stream of thought, highlighting orange and red flags.

  • Directory

    Connect with and gain access to an exclusive community of talented peers nationwide.

  • Recognition

    Be listed on our website after graduation. and be featured on our social channels.

Invest with Confidence.

Pegasus Angel Accelerator has less than a 1% acceptance rate for our portfolio companies.

We source nationwide to find the best deals to drive better returns and a more diverse portfolio.

In the Emerging Angel Program, you will learn venture capital and invest in the fund to gain hands-on experience as a Limited Partner, assisting in the diligence and execution of ten deals.

Put your mind and your money to work while reaching optimal diversification.

Advise and Mentor the Portfolio

At Pegasus Angel Accelerator, we understand that the key to a successful investment is not just funding, but strategic support. That's why we prioritize advising and mentoring our portfolio companies.

By connecting them with you, our network of seasoned executives, industry experts, and successful investors, we provide the guidance they need to thrive.

This alignment of interests creates a powerful synergy, maximizing the potential for substantial returns on your investment and fostering a thriving ecosystem where startups can flourish.

What Our Emerging Angels Say

Talin Aivazian

Cohort 1

Abba Wada

Cohort 1

Ceyhun Aslan

Cohort 1

“ This case study style discussion is great and more impactful than covering basic VC educational topics in the session.  That basic knowledge can be obtained from independent reading or videos.”
— Pratik Mittal, Venture Fellow Session 3
“I just had an interview for a VC position and everything Lucas has been teaching us basically made that interview a breeze, and I got the offer letter today!”
— Sarah Rana, Venture Fellow Session 2

Meet Your Instructor

Lucas Pols is an accomplished angel investor, entrepreneur, and the host of the popular podcast VC Unfiltered. As the founder of Pegasus Angel Accelerator and Former President of Tech Coast Angels, Lucas has dedicated his career to mentoring aspiring investors and empowering early-stage startups. Lucas trains emerging venture capitalists through the Venture Fellow Program, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to make strategic, high-impact investments.

Lucas’s investment focus is centered on B2B SaaS, Climate Tech, and the Future of Work, with a keen eye for companies that show tangible traction at a distinct inflection point. His mentorship style is hands-on and strategic, drawing from years of successful investing and a robust network within the venture ecosystem.

The Venture Fellow Program reflects Lucas’s commitment to fostering the next generation of investors, providing them with the skills to identify and support the most promising founders. His practical, results-driven approach has made him a sought-after advisor and speaker in the startup world.

The Process

Interview

Our Community is exclusive and not for everyone.

We partner with leading angel groups and make sure all new members uphold the highest levels of integrity.

Invest

You’ll invest $11,995 with us, most of which goes into ten investments to help reach your diversification and power law goals.

We want you to have skin in the game while doing diligence!

Learn

Join and graduate from the class.

Participate in bi-yearly sessions doing diligence on the upcoming cohorts.

Learn From Experts

New angels make a few investments, lose their money, and never invest again. Instead of being part of the typical, we will teach you how to invest like an experienced investor

To begin with, we offer an eight-week course that will help you gain a basic understanding of venture capital and teach you how to think critically about the investments you will eventually make.

Week 1: Startup vs Lifestyle & Growth Stages
Week 2: Entrepreneur Raising Capital, Sources
Week 3: Demystifying VC
Week 4: Sourcing Deals & Valuations
Week 5: Reviewing Deals
Week 6: Due Diligence: Management Team and Compensation
Week 7: Due Diligence: Go-To-Market Strategy, Technology & Financials
Week 8: Deal Terms & After Investment

After you complete the course, we invite you to join live deep-dive diligence calls with potential portfolio companies.

We want to expose you to more than just critical thinking; we want to see why we make the investments we do.

Community Access + Events

Participants are admitted into our exclusive Slack network, which comprises our team, LPs, founders, emerging angels, and venture fellows.

Active participation is heavily encouraged.

For those in LA or who want to visit, we invite our Fellows to all Pegasus events, including pitch contests, VC meetups, and company events.

For events outside of LA and those where we need a presence, we forward invitations to events across the country for our Venture Fellows to represent Pegasus.

 FAQs

  • Our next cohort begins on January 13th, 2025, with classes held every Monday from 5–6 pm PST (8–9 pm EST). We’ve designed the schedule to accommodate work commitments, ensuring minimal disruption.

  • Our cohorts typically consist of 15-20 people, allowing us to create an intimate experience where everyone can actively participate.

  • Yes, every session is recorded and is viewable immediately after class.

  • Each week, participants can expect 30-45 minutes of pre-work, followed by a one-hour live session—totaling 1.5 to 2 hours per week.

  • We do not have participants do full deal memos when sourcing a deal.

    Sourcing is done through getting a startup to apply to the accelerator or making a direct introduction to our team. If we proceed with an initial screening call, we will invite you join us in the initial screening call.

  • We love referrals from inside our network, and we’re always happy to discuss the details and explore opportunities.

  • After the 8-week class, you are then invited to help scout and source deals and invited to our greater community. We also curate local events in your region, offering opportunities to connect, collaborate, and expand your network in the venture ecosystem.

  • Our Venture Fellow program has a unique model. We are not a siloed online curriculum and believe having conviction and challenging beliefs around real startups and real investment situations is the key to our program.

    Lastly, our main business is investing in startups and our incentive structure reflects that by pushing candidates to build their own track record.

  • Formally we invite you to source after the 8-week education. However, if you source an investment right away we will refund you. Further there is no cut off to sourcing.