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FirstAngelsJA  mentors ,invests in, advises, connects, mentors great companies to help them grow.

We know how difficult it is to build a business in the Caribbean. Our goal is to make it simpler to raise angel capital. Our members make equity investments in growing companies and great ideas in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Grow your business with Smart Money  from local investors. Learn more about who we are and what we do.

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How do we add value ?

Collaboration

Work with a great team of investors.

Capital

Our fancy word for cash. This helps, but isn’t the most important.

Networking

We share our network with our portfolio companies.

Business Development

Close deals fast by relying on our brand.

Technical Help

Our team can advise you on your technical questions.

Mentoring

We take time out of our day to help you solve the complicated problems.

What’s in it for me?

Easier access to capital
Have you ever tried to find qualified investors for your project? It’s not easy. Now you only have to look in one place.
Lots of introductions
With the right investors on your team, getting introduced is a lot easier. You might even find yourself getting introductions you never even thought to ask for.
Consolidated resources
By forging relationships with suppliers, we’re able to get discounts on resources that our portfolio companies are most likely to need. This might be anything from legal consultations to web hosting.

Investments made

Applications for funding completed

Applications 'registered' on our website

Angel members recruited

Investment is about to get more  accessible, serious, helpful, accessible with FirstAngels JA.

Latest articles

Case Study- DRT Communications Limited

Danielle Terrelonge Irons, founder and CEO of DRT Communications Limited, never set out to become an entrepreneur. She knew from an early age that she was called to be a leader, but in what capacity, she had no idea. In college, the world of business was the furthest...

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Case Study | Billodex Limited

It was two o’clock one April morning in 2013, and the University of the West Indies, Mona campus was quiet and cold. Lights shone from a few of the rooms on ELR Towers Hall as several students were up pulling all-nighters in preparation for upcoming exams. D’Andre...

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What are people saying ?

What I learned was invaluable. Going through the process reinforced the need to constantly think in a strategic way about my business, my processes and people. Getting help with governance was one of my key objectives. I sought funding, but I also looked beyond the money to the experience of the investors and their desire and ability to help me access markets across the Caribbean region.
Danielle Terrelonge Founder & CEODRT Communcations Limited