Participate in a dynamic online program designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to secure funding for their startup businesses. This program is beneficial for those with a budding idea, those at the MVP stage, and established startups looking to raise additional capital through various funding rounds.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
1. FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES
- Understand the concept of bootstrapping and its advantages for startups.
- Explore methods of raising funds through equity and convertible debt.
- Learn self-funding techniques to bootstrap startups effectively.
2. ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS
- Discover the importance of reaching out to professional investors for accelerated growth.
- Identify available professional investors for startup funding.
- Learn effective strategies for approaching professional investors.
- Understand best practices when negotiating with professional investors.
- Comprehend various methods to propose funding alternatives to investors.
- Delve into the mindset of professional investors and what they consider during funding evaluations.
- Calculate necessary funding amounts and conditions relevant to your startup.
3. ANGEL INVESTORS
- Learn the essentials of fundraising from angel investors.
- Understand the psychology behind angel investing.
- Identify how to connect with angel investors effectively.
- Gain insight into the investment process involving angel investors.
- Master presentation techniques that appeal to angel investors.
- Unlock negotiation tactics catered to angel investors.
- Utilize the networks of angel investors for exponential business growth.
4. VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDING
- Highlight the prerequisites for securing venture capital investments.
- Examine the mindset of venture capitalists.
- Learn how to locate and approach venture capitalists for funding.
- Understand the investment process with venture capitalists.
- Master what to present and when during meetings with venture capitalists.
- Negotiate effectively with venture capitalists.
- Leverage venture capitalist networks for business expansion.
5. INVESTMENT DOCUMENTATION
- Identify essential documents required by professional investors.
- Learn key elements and omissions for pitch decks and business plans.
- Navigate term sheets wisely and avoid common errors.
- Understand the timeline for receiving funds from investors.
- Manage relationships with investors post-investment.
6. CROWDFUNDING INSIGHTS
- Explore crowdfunding options for startups, both online and offline.
- Know when to pursue crowdfunding and when to steer clear.
- Be aware of potential long-term implications of crowdfunding strategy.
7. PRESALES STRATEGY
- Learn techniques for marketing a product before it’s produced.
- Avoid pitfalls in fundraising through presales methods.
8. FUNDING INSTITUTIONS
- Understand various financial and non-financial institutions available for startup funding.
- Learn to negotiate effectively with these institutions to maximize funding opportunities.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Lakshman Singh, an expert in angel investing and startup mentoring, brings over a decade of extensive experience in investment management, mentoring, and consultations to help businesses thrive.
CONTACT:
Email: Connect@LakshmanSingh.com
Website: www.lakshmansingh.com
LinkedIn: Lakshman Singh