"At the World Business Angels Investment Forum, we believe that entrepreneurship and innovation have the power to shape stronger, more inclusive economies when supported by smart capital, strategic mentorship, and trusted global networks. The WBAF Angel Investment Fund was established as an international co-investment platform to connect qualified investors with some of the world's most promising startups and scaleups through the Global Fundraising Stage (GFRS), while fostering cross-border collaboration, syndication opportunities, and long-term value creation.
I warmly invite visionary investors, angel investors, family offices, venture capital professionals, and institutional partners to join this distinguished global investment community and contribute to advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion worldwide."
Baybars Altuntas
Executive Chairman, World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)
An affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI)
An affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) is committed to easing access to finance for startups, scaleups, and high-growth businesses worldwide, with the ultimate goals of fostering economic development, job creation, innovation, and social prosperity.
In line with this mission, WBAF invites qualified investors, angel investors, family offices, venture capital professionals, corporate investment executives, and institutional partners to join the WBAF Angel Investment Fund — an international co-investment platform designed to support promising startups and scaleups presented through the Global Fundraising Stage (GFRS).
The WBAF Angel Investment Fund aims to build a high-quality international investment portfolio by identifying and supporting some of the world's most innovative and investment-ready ventures across multiple sectors and regions. Through the platform, investors gain access to curated deal flow, co-investment opportunities, international syndication possibilities, and long-term follow-on investment channels.
Operated within WBAF's global ecosystem spanning 148 countries, the fund provides a trusted environment where investors can collaborate with experienced global peers, access cross-border opportunities, and contribute to the development of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The WBAF Angel Investment Fund is designed to capitalise on the growing importance of cross-border investment collaboration in the global startup economy. By connecting investors with carefully selected ventures and experienced international stakeholders, the platform contributes to the development of sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems and the acceleration of innovation-driven growth.
We strongly encourage qualified investors and institutions seeking global investment opportunities and international collaboration to join the WBAF Angel Investment Fund and become part of a distinguished worldwide investment community shaping the future of entrepreneurship and innovation.
With best regards,
Dr Nikhil Agarwal
Executive Investment Committee Member, WBAF Angel Investment Fund
World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)
An affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI)
The WBAF Angel Investment Fund is an international co-investment platform operated within the global ecosystem of the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF). The fund is designed to connect qualified investors with investment-ready startups and scaleups presented through the Global Fundraising Stage (GFRS).
The fund aims to facilitate cross-border investment opportunities, support innovative startups and scaleups, encourage international syndication, and contribute to the development of sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide.
The platform is open to qualified angel investors, family offices, venture capital professionals, private equity executives, corporate investors, wealth management professionals, institutional investors, and other experienced investment stakeholders.
The fund focuses on investment-ready startups and scaleups from various sectors and regions that demonstrate innovation potential, scalability, sustainable business models, and international growth opportunities.
Startups and scaleups are typically screened through the WBAF Global Fundraising Stage (GFRS) and related evaluation processes, which assess investment readiness, growth potential, business quality, and market opportunity.
The Global Fundraising Stage (GFRS) is WBAF's international startup fundraising platform that connects entrepreneurs with investors, venture capital firms, angel investors, and global business leaders.
Investors gain access to curated global deal flow, international co-investment opportunities, syndication possibilities, networking with experienced global investors, and exposure to high-growth ventures from multiple markets.
The WBAF Angel Investment Fund welcomes opportunities across multiple sectors, including technology, fintech, healthtech, edtech, sustainability, AI, mobility, creative industries, and other innovation-driven sectors.
Yes. One of the key objectives of the platform is to encourage international syndication and cross-border investment collaboration among investors from different countries and regions.
WBAF facilitates the co-investment ecosystem and investor collaboration process through its platform. Investment decisions are made independently by participating investors and investment groups.
Participation structures may vary depending on the type of investor engagement, programmes, and activities. Detailed participation information is shared during the onboarding process.
Investors can connect with startups through the WBAF Global Fundraising Stage, investor meetings, networking sessions, pitching events, and curated introductions facilitated by the WBAF ecosystem.
Yes. The WBAF Angel Investment Fund encourages long-term collaboration and follow-on investment opportunities for high-performing portfolio companies.
Yes. Institutional investors, investment funds, family offices, corporate venture units, and financial institutions are welcome to participate in the WBAF Angel Investment Fund ecosystem.
The platform contributes to financial inclusion by improving access to investment opportunities for entrepreneurs worldwide and by supporting the development of inclusive and innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems.