Startups Fund Raising Program
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Participate in a crucial fundraising program focused on assisting startups in acquiring essential capital. This session is ideal for individuals with a business concept or those who are at the MVP stage seeking strategies to secure funding through PRE-SEED and SEED rounds. Existing startup owners looking to escalate their funding through SEED or SERIES A, B, or C rounds (ranging from $10,000 to $50 million) will find this program beneficial.
THIS IS AN ONLINE PROGRAM
PROGRAM AGENDA:
1. FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES
- Understanding the concept of bootstrapping and its effectiveness for startups.
- Exploring methods of raising funds through bootstrapping using equity or convertible debt.
- Self-funding strategies for startups.
2. ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS
- The importance of connecting with professional investors for substantial growth.
- Identifying different types of professional investors available for startup funding.
- Best practices for approaching professional investors effectively.
- Common dos and don’ts when interacting with professional investors.
- Strategies to present various funding propositions to investors.
- Understanding the mindset of professional investors during the funding process.
- Calculating the necessary funds and the associated conditions for startups.
3. ANGEL INVESTORS (UP TO $1 MILLION)
- Key prerequisites for raising funds from angel investors.
- Understanding the psychology behind angel investors.
- Methods for locating and connecting with angel investors.
- Navigating the investment process with angel investors.
- Effective presentation techniques for meetings with angel investors.
- Negotiation tactics tailored for angel investors.
- Leveraging the angel investor's network to boost startup growth.
4. VENTURE CAPITALISTS (VCs) (ABOVE $5 MILLION)
- Key prerequisites for raising funds from VCs.
- Understanding the psychology of venture capitalists.
- Finding and connecting with venture capitalists.
- Investment process insights when dealing with VCs.
- Strategies for effectively presenting to venture capitalists.
- Negotiation techniques suitable for venture capitalists.
- Utilizing VC networks for exponential growth in startups.
5. INVESTMENT TERMS AND DOCUMENTATION
- Essential documents required by professional investors.
- Key components of a Pitch Deck and Business Plan.
- Understanding the TERM SHEET and crucial considerations.
- Avoiding common pitfalls after signing investment agreements.
- Clarifying timelines for receiving investment funds.
- Managing relationships with investors post-funding.
6. CROWDFUNDING AND SALES STRATEGIES
- Methods for crowdfunding effectively, both online and offline.
- Determining the right timing for crowdfunding efforts.
- Potential long-term impacts of crowdfunding on startups.
7. WORKING WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Understanding various financial and non-financial institutions that support startups.
- Strategies for negotiating favorable terms with funding institutions.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Lakshman Singh, an angel investor and startups mentor with over a decade of experience, provides valuable insights into fundraising, mentoring, and consultation for businesses.
CONNECT:
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/iamlakshmansingh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamlakshmansingh
Email: Connect@LakshmanSingh.com
Website: https://www.lakshmansingh.com/
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