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Columbia Angel Investing Online

Columbia Angel Investing Online is Columbia Business School's course offering structured training for high-net-worth individuals and angel investors.

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Overview

What Columbia Angel Investing Online offers

What Columbia Angel Investing Online is

Columbia Angel Investing Online is an executive education program from Columbia Business School designed to teach high-net-worth investors, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors the methodologies and processes required to invest in early-stage startups as angel investors.

Operational profile

Program status and context

Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.

Operational status
Active
Program type
Course
Host organization
Columbia Business School
Last reviewed
May 26, 2026

Terms and economics

Published program terms

Price
Unknown
Compensation
Unknown

Focus and fit

Who the program is for

Program thesis

Columbia Angel Investing Online aims to equip high-net-worth individuals and aspiring angel investors with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively invest in early-stage startups. The program addresses the need for structured education in angel investing, focusing on methodologies for deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management.

Eligibility

The program is designed for high-net-worth individuals, active or aspiring angel investors, institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to transition into angel investing. There are no formal prerequisites, GPA requirements, or age restrictions.

Selection approach

The program has an online application process through Columbia Business School's executive education portal. There are no essays or interviews required, and admissions are rolling throughout the year with courses starting monthly.

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Regions
Global
Audience
Founders · Investors

Format and cadence

How participation works

Presence
Remote
Main location
New York, NY, United States
Duration
12 weeks
Engagement
Part Time

Delivery model

The program is fully online, allowing participants to engage with the material asynchronously and interact with instructors and peers through virtual events.

Participation expectations

Participants can complete the program at their own pace, typically committing 5–8 hours per week over the course of 8–12 weeks.

Availability and engagement

Application timing and route

Application state
Accepting
Admissions
Rolling

Published timeline

The program lasts approximately 8–12 weeks, allowing participants to complete it at their own pace. Typical commitment is 5–8 hours per week, with no synchronous meetings required.

Value and support

What participation may provide

Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.

What participants may receive

Participants gain structured investment methodologies, valuation skills, portfolio management frameworks, diligence expertise, and negotiation skills. They also benefit from networking opportunities with peers, faculty, and industry experts, as well as access to practical tools and resources.

Outcomes and track record

What the public record shows

Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.

Reported outcomes

Program alumni have successfully built angel portfolios ranging from $250K to $5M+, invested in multiple early-stage companies, and some have progressed to formal venture capital roles. Alumni also engage in mentoring founders and supporting the early-stage ecosystem.

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Program details at a glance

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

May 26, 2026

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