Fempire Group (SoGal)

What is Fempire Group (SoGal)?

Fempire Group (SoGal) is an angel network that empowers diverse individuals across the globe to close the gender and diversity gap in entrepreneurship and investing while building wealth and creating more equity in venture capital. They provide accessible, inclusive, and holistic angel investor training programs as part of FEMPIRE x SoGal, aiming to democratize access to startup investing.

Their community is built for those who aspire to invest in diverse-led, high-potential startups, offering education and support for individuals wanting to make an impact with their investments. They offer a holistic online angel training program spread over 10 self-directed modules covering topics such as crafting an investment thesis, evaluating businesses, understanding financial models, legal aspects of investing, and portfolio management. FEMPIRE x SoGal helps investors develop confidence and their own style, supported by a global community where they can learn from experienced investors, innovative entrepreneurs, and like-minded peers.

Participants gain exclusive access to syndicate deals curated from more than 35,000 startups SoGal sees annually. The program's curriculum includes fundamental investment concepts, startup dynamics, due diligence, legal pitfalls, and more, featuring live and recorded sessions with industry players. Fempire Group founders Elizabeth Galbut and Pocket Sun started SoGal Ventures and SoGal Foundation with the mission to catalyze systemic change in venture capital.

With over 150 investments in diverse-led startups, they seek innovations in lifestyle, work, and health sectors. The FEMPIRE x SoGal syndicate allows for a minimum investment of $1,500, and one does not need to be an accredited investor to participate in the training. Real impact can be seen in their portfolio, which comprises 100% women-led companies, with 35% having BIPOC co-founders, adding more than $11 billion worth of value and including five unicorns.