Discover the Startup Business Fundraising Seminar that aims to equip entrepreneurs with essential skills for securing capital. The program is designed for:

• Individuals with startup concepts or those at the MVP stage, seeking knowledge on gathering funds through Pre-Seed and Seed rounds.
• Existing startups aiming to raise additional capital across Seed and Series A, B, C rounds, with funding amounts ranging from $10,000 to $50 million.

THIS IS AN ONLINE PROGRAM

KEY TOPICS COVERED IN THE SEMINAR:

1. RAISING FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS AND BOOTSTRAPPING

• Understanding the concept of bootstrapping and its effectiveness in startup funding.
• Methods to raise money through bootstrapping by using equity or convertible debt for the startup.
• Insights into self-bootstrapping strategies for funding the startup.

2. ENGAGING WITH PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS (ANGELS, VCs, PEs)

• The importance of connecting with professional investors for substantial business growth.
• Identifying various professional investors interested in funding startups.
• Best practices for approaching professional investors to secure funding.
• Key dos and don'ts when interacting with professional investors in fundraising scenarios.
• Alternative proposals for funding that can be presented to professional investors.
• The mindset of professional investors regarding startup funding.
• Calculating the necessary funds and associated conditions for the business.

2.1. ANGEL INVESTORS (UP TO $1 MILLION)

• Preparations needed for fundraising from angel investors.
• Understanding the psychology of angel investors.
• Finding and connecting with angel investors.
• The investment process involved with angel investors.
• Strategies for presenting ideas effectively to angel investors to secure funding.
• How to negotiate and convince angel investors based on their perspective.
• Leveraging the angel investor's network for significant growth.

2.2. VENTURE CAPITALISTS (VCs) (ABOVE $5 MILLION)

• Prerequisites for engaging VC funding.
• Understanding the psychology and decision-making process of VCs.
• Methods to identify and approach VCs.
• Investment processes involved with VCs.
• Effective presentation strategies for VCs.
• Convincing VCs utilizing their judgment criteria.
• Negotiation tactics specifically for VCs.
• Maximizing VC networks for business growth.

2.3. PRIVATE EQUITY (HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS)

• Essential steps for attracting private equity investment.
• Understanding the psychology of private equity investors.
• Finding and reaching out to private equity investors.
• Navigating the investment processes with private equity.
• Meeting presentation essentials when engaging with private equity investors.
• Convincing private equity investors through well-informed arguments.
• Strategic negotiation with private equity investors.
• Leveraging private equity networks for rapid business growth.

3. UNDERSTANDING INVESTMENT TERMS, DOCUMENTS, AND CONTRACTS

• Essential documentation required by professional investors.
• Components that should and shouldn't appear in a pitch deck and business plan.
• Key considerations for reviewing a term sheet and avoiding common pitfalls.
• Understanding the timeline for receiving funds post-investment.
• Best practices for post-investment management with professional investors.

4. CROWDFUNDING OPTIONS FOR STARTUPS

• Strategies for successful crowdfunding both online and offline.
• Knowing the right timing for crowdfunding and potential risks involved.
• Considerations influencing long-term impacts on the startup when crowdfunding.

5. PRE-SALES OPPORTUNITIES (MVP)

• Techniques for marketing a product before production begins.
• Mistakes to avoid when attempting to raise funds through pre-sales.

6. FINANCIAL & NON-FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

• Overview of types of institutions available for startup funding.
• Strategies for engaging with institutional terms to maximize funding opportunities.

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ABOUT THE HOST:

LAKSHMAN SINGH (Angel Investor, Startup Mentor, Fund Management) is a seasoned expert with over a decade of experience in assisting businesses through investment, mentoring, and consultancy.

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