Clear answers about membership, investment, and how LAN works.

Lady Angel Network is a registered network of professional women who deploy personal capital, mentorship, and structured deal support into women-owned and women-led small and growing businesses. LAN combines peer governance with founder bootcamps and documented investment processes — operating as a member network of the Ghana Angel Investor Network (GAIN), not as a pooled investment fund.

LAN began in 2015 as an informal circle of professional women supporting young women entrepreneurs in Ghana. The network was officially registered in 2018. It was founded by Hamdiya Ismaila, CEO of Savannah Impact Advisory and a pioneer of Ghana's angel and impact investing ecosystem, who also helped design the Ghana Angel Investor Network (GAIN).

Connect · Nurture · Invest is LAN's operating framework. Connect refers to curated introductions between aligned investors and founders. Nurture covers structured founder development — including one-month engagement sessions, weekend bootcamps, and member mentorship. Invest refers to disciplined personal capital deployment through documented instruments, selection committees, and peer-reviewed diligence.

No. LAN is an angel network, not a fund manager. Members invest their own personal capital into ventures they select — individually or in syndication with fellow members. LAN provides governance architecture, deal flow, diligence frameworks, and mentorship infrastructure. It does not pool member assets into a single managed vehicle or make investment decisions on members' behalf.

LAN is headquartered in Accra, Ghana, with its secretariat supported through Savannah Impact Advisory Ltd in East Legon. The network's primary focus is Ghanaian ventures, though members may also evaluate opportunities across broader African markets where alignment and diligence standards can be met.

LAN is a member network of the Ghana Angel Investor Network (GAIN), the apex body for angel networks in Ghana. GAIN was launched in 2011 by the Venture Capital Trust Fund and is now hosted by Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh), Ghana's National Advisory Board for impact investing. Through GAIN, LAN connects to shared diligence tools, periodic deal meetups, and the Africa Business Angels Network (ABAN).

LAN membership is designed for professional women with the capacity or clear intent to deploy personal capital into early-stage ventures — including senior executives, operators, successful entrepreneurs, diaspora investors, and impact-oriented professionals aligned with gender-lens investing. Members are expected to contribute actively through investment, mentorship, or governance participation.

Membership is invitation-led. Applications are welcome, but candidates typically require alignment with LAN's thesis, demonstrated investment capacity or intent, and an introduction or referral from an existing LAN member, a GAIN-affiliated network, or an approved ecosystem partner. This preserves peer quality and shared accountability within the network.

Each member commits to at least one investment within two years of joining and to mentoring at least one founder within the network. These commitments ensure LAN remains a community of active capital and knowledge — not passive affiliation.

Yes. LAN actively welcomes diaspora professional women seeking transparent, governed pathways to invest in Ghanaian ventures. Remote participation in deal discussions, diligence, and mentorship is supported, though members are encouraged to engage with bootcamps and pitch sessions where possible.

Members access screened women-led deal flow through LAN's selection pipeline and GAIN's periodic deal meetups; peer learning on diligence, term sheets, and portfolio management; structured investment models matched to individual cashflow; board and advisory opportunities as portfolio companies mature; and capacity-building resources from GAIN and Impact Investing Ghana for emerging angels.

Submit an application through the Membership page on this website, including your professional background, investment intent, expected ticket size, and LinkedIn profile. Our membership team reviews every submission against invitation criteria and responds within two weeks.

LAN may assess administrative or programme fees to support bootcamps, secretariat operations, and network activities. Any applicable fees are communicated transparently during the membership onboarding process. Membership itself is centred on personal capital deployment — not fund subscriptions.

LAN considers execution-ready, pre-seed ventures registered and operating in Ghana with legal viability to enter standard investment instruments. Women-led ownership or leadership is strongly preferred, and ventures with significant positive impact on women are encouraged. Applicants should be open to angel partnership, mentorship, and governance — not passive capital alone.

LAN typically considers ventures seeking up to USD 150,000 at the pre-seed stage. Final ticket sizes depend on the venture's readiness, valuation review, and member syndication appetite at the pitch session. Larger rounds may involve co-investment with GAIN members or external investors.

LAN evaluates ventures across sectors including agriculture and agri-processing, financial services, health and wellness, education, consumer goods, technology, and other scalable, high-growth areas. Sector fit is assessed alongside team strength, market opportunity, legal standing, and alignment with LAN's gender-lens thesis.

The pipeline has five stages: (1) Call for Applications, (2) Selection Committee screening and shortlisting, (3) One-Month Engagement with shortlisted founders, (4) Weekend Bootcamp for pitch and business readiness, and (5) Pitch Session to Lady Angels for capital commitments. Every stage is designed to prepare founders and protect both sides of the investment conversation.

Initial application review typically takes up to two weeks. The full pipeline — from shortlisting through bootcamp to pitch — runs over several weeks depending on cohort timing and selection cycle schedules. Founders are kept informed at each stage with clear next steps or constructive feedback.

The weekend bootcamp is an intensive preparation programme covering pitch narrative, unit economics, financial model clarity, governance readiness, cap-table hygiene, and investor communication. Founders work with experienced mentors and peers to refine their story before presenting to Lady Angels.

LAN's thesis prioritises women-owned and women-led businesses. Ventures with mixed teams may be considered where women hold meaningful ownership, leadership, or decision-making authority, and where the business delivers significant positive impact on women. Each application is reviewed on its merits by the selection committee.

Complete the founder application form linked from the Investments page. Ensure your submission covers your business model, traction, team, capital requirements, and use of funds. If your venture meets eligibility criteria, our team will respond within two weeks.

LAN offers five models: Monthly (12 contributions per year), Quarterly (4 per year), Semi-Annual (2 per year), Annual (1 per year), and Bulk / As & When (flexible, opportunistic deployment). Members select a model aligned with their cashflow while remaining within LAN's governance and documentation standards.

LAN uses market-standard early-stage instruments adapted to Ghanaian legal context: convertible notes and SAFEs for pre-revenue ventures; preference shares for structured equity rounds with documented governance rights; and structured debt for revenue-generating businesses seeking non-dilutive capital. Terms are documented before capital is deployed.

Both. Members may invest individually into deals they select, or syndicate tickets with fellow LAN members and GAIN angels when a venture requires a larger round. Syndication follows shared diligence and documented term sheets — not informal pooled arrangements.

No. Angel investing in early-stage ventures carries significant risk, including the possible loss of all capital invested. LAN provides structure, diligence, and mentorship to improve decision quality — but cannot guarantee financial returns. Members should invest only capital they can afford to lose and should seek independent professional advice where appropriate.

Valuations are reviewed by LAN's selection committees and, where appropriate, through independent assessment. Founders and members negotiate terms within market ranges for Ghana's early-stage ecosystem, documented in term sheets before investment closes.

Due diligence includes selection committee review of business viability, legal standing, financial models, and founder readiness; alignment checks against LAN's thesis; and structured documentation before capital deployment. LAN aligns with GAIN diligence standards and uses shared templates for term sheets, shareholder agreements, and portfolio reporting.

Beyond capital, portfolio companies receive mentorship from LAN members, governance guidance as they scale, and introductions within the network where relevant. Members commit to mentoring at least one founder, ensuring post-investment support is embedded in the membership model.

No. Information on this website is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Membership and investment decisions involve personal judgment and risk. You should consult qualified professionals before making investment decisions.

Selection committees and deal discussions operate with disclosure requirements where members have existing relationships with applicants or portfolio companies. LAN's governance architecture is designed to surface conflicts early and ensure decisions are made with transparency among participating members.

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Gender-lens investing at LAN means deliberately directing angel capital and mentorship toward women-owned and women-led businesses — addressing the persistent financing gap women entrepreneurs face in Ghana and across Africa. It is disciplined investing with impact intent, not grant-making or charity.

LAN tracks impact through the ventures it supports — job creation, revenue growth, market access, and the development of women founders — alongside the growth of women angel investors in Ghana. As a network rather than a single fund, impact is measured at the portfolio and ecosystem level across member activities.

Ghana is LAN's primary market and operational base. Members may evaluate opportunities in other African markets where diligence standards, legal frameworks, and member expertise support informed investment. Geographic scope is discussed during deal selection and member syndication.

Yes. LAN welcomes partnerships with accelerators, co-investors, development organisations, and ecosystem actors aligned with gender-lens and angel investing in Ghana. Partnership inquiries can be submitted through the Contact page with the subject 'Partnership'.

Email info@ladyangelnetwork.com, call +233 30 398 3504, or use the contact form on the Contact page. For membership applications, use the Membership page form. For founder applications, use the Investments page application link.

The LAN secretariat is supported through Savannah Impact Advisory Ltd at No. 22 Justice E. P. Sowah Avenue, East Legon, Accra (P.O. Box CT 6938 – Cantonments). Visit by appointment during business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00 GMT.

LAN aims to respond to membership applications, founder submissions, and general inquiries within two business days. Complex diligence or partnership matters may require additional time, in which case we will acknowledge receipt and provide an expected timeline.

Subscribe to the newsletter on the home page, follow updates through LAN communications, or contact the team to express interest in periodic deal meetups and bootcamp announcements. Members receive direct notice of deal flow through the network's internal channels.

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