Participate in a unique online program aimed at empowering entrepreneurs to effectively secure funding for their startup businesses. This program is designed for individuals at various stages of their startup journey:
- Those with a startup idea or at the MVP stage seeking insights on acquiring funds through pre-seed and seed rounds.
- Established startups looking for additional funding in seed or series A, B, and C rounds, ranging from $10,000 to $50 million.
PROGRAM AGENDA:
1. FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES
- Explore effective methods of bootstrapping and understand its importance for startup growth.
- Learn about raising funds through different financial instruments like equity or convertible debt.
- Discuss techniques for self-funding and self-bootstrapping strategies.
2. ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS
- Discover how to approach professional investors to enhance business growth.
- Identify the types of professional investors available for funding startups.
- Learn effective outreach strategies to connect with professional investors.
- Understand the dos and don’ts of interacting with professional investors for fundraising.
- Explore various propositions that can attract funding from professional investors.
- Gain insights into the mindset of professional investors when considering funding opportunities.
- Calculate funding requirements and understand the associated conditions.
2.1. ANGEL INVESTORS
- Review prerequisites and psychology surrounding fundraising from angel investors.
- Learn how to effectively connect with and present to angel investors.
- Discuss negotiation tactics tailored to angel investors' preferences.
- Understand how to leverage networks of angel investors for business growth.
2.2. VENTURE CAPITALISTS
- Identify the steps and strategies to attract venture capital funding.
- Understand how to align your pitch with the interests of venture capitalists.
- Discuss the negotiation process and how to utilize venture capital networks effectively.
2.3. PRIVATE EQUITY
- Gain insights into attracting larger investments from private equity firms.
- Explore investment processes and optimal presentation strategies.
- Learn negotiation techniques specific to private equity investors.
3. INVESTMENT DOCUMENTATION
- Learn key documents required by professional investors.
- Understand essential components of pitch decks and business plans.
- Review key elements of term sheets and how to navigate them successfully.
- Discuss post-investment expectations and communications with investors.
4. CROWDFUNDING STRATEGIES
- Explore effective crowdfunding methods, both online and offline.
- Identify the right timing to pursue crowdfunding opportunities.
- Discuss the long-term implications of crowdfunding on businesses.
5. SALES BEFORE LAUNCH
- Learn techniques for pre-selling products prior to production.
- Understand the pitfalls to avoid when utilizing this fundraising method.
6. FINANCIAL SOURCES
- Recognize financial and non-financial institutions that can provide funding.
- Learn how to navigate terms to maximize funding opportunities.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
LAKSHMAN SINGH, an angel investor and startup mentor with over a decade of experience, specializes in guiding entrepreneurs through investment strategies and business consultations.
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