This online program focuses on teaching the essential strategies for raising funds for startup businesses.
- Participants will benefit from insights whether they are in the idea stage, developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), or already running a startup that requires additional funding at various stages such as SEED or SERIES A, B, and C.
AGENDA OF THE PROGRAM:
1. FUNDRAISING TECHNIQUES
- Understanding bootstrapping and its effectiveness for startups.
- Exploring methods of self-funding and equity options.
2. ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS
- Identifying what professional investors look for in startup opportunities and effective ways to approach them.
- Gaining an understanding of investor psychology and maximizing negotiation strategies.
- Calculating the necessary funding amounts and the conditions associated with them.
3. UNDERSTANDING INVESTMENT DOCUMENTATION
- Reviewing essential documents required by investors, including pitch decks and contracts.
- Avoiding common mistakes associated with term sheets and managing investor relationships post-investment.
4. CROWDFUNDING INSIGHTS
- Learning when and how to effectively utilize crowdfunding for startup ventures.
- Assessing the risks involved in crowdfunding initiatives.
5. PRESALES STRATEGIES
- Discovering techniques to sell a product before launch.
- Identifying potential pitfalls in this fundraising approach.
6. FUNDING SOURCES
- Exploring various financial and non-financial institutions that can support startups in their funding endeavors.
- Strategizing terms of engagement to optimize funding opportunities.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
LAKSHMAN SINGH is an angel investor and mentor with over a decade of experience assisting startups through investments, mentorship, and consultations.
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