Favcy 1stCheque: Empowering India’s Angel Investors through Education and Access

As India's alternative investment space matures, one platform is leading the charge in transforming how early-stage investing is understood and accessed: Favcy 1stCheque. 

With a vision to democratize startup investing and bridge the sophistication-access gap for emerging Indian investors, Favcy 1stCheque hosted a powerful Angel Investing Masterclass on July 12th, 2025. 

Conducted by Harshit Joshi, CEO of Favcy Venture Builders, the session was a deep dive into how India’s upper-middle-class investors can evolve into smart angel backers, with tools, frameworks, and a trusted ecosystem by their side.

The Angel Investing Playbook, Decoded

The masterclass kicked off with a simple yet powerful framing of what it means to be an angel investor; not just a capital provider, but an early supporter, mentor, and co-traveller in a founder’s journey. 

The session covered:

• The risks and rewards of angel investing

• How alternative assets outperform traditional portfolios over the long term

• Why access and quality control are the biggest gaps Indian investors face

"The average Indian investor isn't underperforming because of a lack of effort — it's a lack of access. Favcy 1stCheque exists to bridge that exact gap." — Harshit Joshi, CEO, Favcy VB

Why Angel Investing Matters Now More Than Ever

In a world where the VC funnel has narrowed and funding is becoming more selective, early-stage investors are rethinking their approach. Harshit emphasised the urgent need for portfolio diversification beyond public equities and fixed income.

The data spoke volumes. While the average Indian investor allocates only 8% to startups and unlisted equity, family offices dedicate nearly 19% to this high-return asset class, leading to nearly 2x returns over 10 years.

The 1stCheque Edge: A New Era of Angel Investing

Favcy 1stCheque doesn't just educate — it enables. The masterclass introduced two clear pathways to angel investing:

1. The DIY Route: For those who want to source, evaluate, and invest independently.

2. The Favcy VB Piggyback Route: For investors who want expert-vetted deal flow, ready diligence, and managed co-investment through Favcy's platform.

Favcy 1stCheque arms investors with:

• Structured resources like Startup Evaluation Checklists, Term Sheet Templates, and Due Diligence Guides

• Exposure to vetted early-stage deals, powered by Favcy's venture-building pipeline

• Community access to over 3,000 investors and 4,000+ founders

"In private markets, information asymmetry is real. The real advantage is not just capital — it’s clarity." — Harshit Joshi

Breaking Down the Deal Process

From valuation math to deal structures (convertible notes, equity, priced rounds), the session provided a 360-degree overview of what makes a good investment — and how to avoid common pitfalls.

The session also demystified startup GTM strategies, market sizing, and founder-market fit, with a simple mantra:

"Don’t chase shiny solutions. Look for sharp problems." — Harshit Joshi

The Outcome: Knowledge to Navigate, Access to Act

As India’s startup ecosystem grows, Favcy 1stCheque is positioning itself as the premier platform where new-age angels are born. The masterclass wasn’t just a session — it was a call to action for investors to break out of traditional moulds and build modern, intelligent portfolios.

With structured guidance, vetted opportunities, and a thriving community, Favcy 1stCheque is not just teaching angel investing — it’s institutionalising it.

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