Discover the Secrets of the Angels and Entrepreneurs Network Review

• The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network (AIE) is a platform for investors and entrepreneurs to connect and do business.
• The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network (AIE) is an online collaborative network that connects entrepreneurs with angel investors, venture capital firms, and other potential investors.
• The AIE operates as a free platform with users encouraged to pay fees at various stages throughout the investment process.

The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network (AIE) is an online collaborative network that connects entrepreneurs with angel investors, venture capital firms, and other potential investors. The AIE operates as a free platform with users encouraged to pay fees at various stages throughout the investment process.

Pros Explained

The Angels and Entrepreneurs Network is a national network for angel investors. The organization's mission is to educate and connect its members with other entrepreneurs, investors and service providers. This organization provides its members with access to events, webinars, and educational resources.
The network's most popular event is the (ANE) PitchFest. This event is a "speed dating" style event where entrepreneurs pitch their startup idea to members.
ANE members also benefit from educational webinars, which discuss various topics related to angel investing. Examples include "Why You Should Invest in Startups" and "How to Be a Successful Angel Investor."

Cons Explained

Angels and Entrepreneurs Network (AEN) is run by Tom and Jimmy Wales, the co-founders of Wikipedia. So, it comes as no surprise that the website's name reflects its primary focus: providing online access to a network of angel investors and venture capitalists.
AEN charges $50 annually for membership, which provides access to their website, member-only areas, and "a wealth of online resources, including a mentor directory, investment ideas, and deal-flow opportunities."
There is, however, no information on the website about what kind of benefits members receive.

Available Courses

Angel Investing Bootcamp - 6 hrs., $95; $47 for current members

The Pitch - 2 hrs., $95; $47 for current members

Trainer Profiles

Angel Investors

Entrepreneurs

Experts in Financial Modeling and Valuation

"The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network has brought together the brightest minds in the entrepreneurial and investment arenas. We can confidently say that no other organization has the extent of expertise, network, and connections that the Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network offers.

"I've used the Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network to source deal flow, raise capital, and recruit mentors for my company. In 2016, I raised over $1M in equity funding using the Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network. The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network has been instrumental in our company's success."
- Bob Meola, Co-Founder of SustainX and Angel Investor

"The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to learn, network, and grow as an entrepreneur. The Network's knowledgeable resources, opportunities, and connections are matched by no other organization.

"The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network has provided me with the opportunities and resources needed to build my company. Their network, expertise, and resources have enabled me to raise over $2.5M in financing. The Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to learn, network, and grow as an entrepreneur."
- Aleksander Li, Founder of The Memory Vault

Membership Benefits

Access to the Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network's network of over 20,000 vetted and engaged investors, entrepreneurs, and advisors

Access to the Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Network's robust educational curriculum

Access to over 100 Angel Investor and Entrepreneurial events per year

Networking Programs

($1,000-$2,000)
The investment required for this program varies. It covers 10 one-on-one business mentoring sessions over 12 months. At the end of 12 months, participants are expected to have created a business plan, met at least one angel investor, and generated more than $100,000 in revenue.

Education

The Angel Investor Certification Program from The Entrepreneurs Network offers a number of different courses. They currently offer the "Fundraising Certification" course, the "Basic Investor Certification" course, the "Advanced Investor Certification," the "Angel Investor Certification" course, and the "Sole Proprietor Certification." The Angel Investor Certification Program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
The Basic Investor Certification course is $995. The Advanced Investor Certification course is $2,195. The Entrepreneur Certification Program is $995.
The Sole Proprietor Certification course costs $1,495.
The Angel Investor Certification Program costs $3,495.

The "Fundraising Certification" course costs $995.
The "Basic Investor Certification" course costs $1,495.
The "Advanced Investor Certification" course costs $3,495.

The Entrepreneurs Network also offers additional online courses.

Events
The Entrepreneurs Network holds a number of educational events. They hold conferences and webinars.

Competition

Angels and Entrepreneurs Network is not alone in its quest to connect entrepreneurs with investors. Venture capitalists, angel investors, and registered broker-dealers alike have approached online matchmaking in an effort to provide more opportunities for startups to attract investment.
The most notable competition comes from Angel Investment Network, an angel investment platform which has attracted more than 60,000 members since its inception in 1999. Angel Investment Network, however, focuses exclusively on angel investing, rather than both angels and venture capitalists.

The Bottom Line

Joining the Entrepreneurs Network might be one of the best things you can do for your portfolio. The valuable information that you receive is definitely well worth the $200 yearly membership fee.
Disclosure: The author held no positions in the aforementioned securities at the time of publication.