Our growing enterprise is ready to start raising money. The moment has arrived to dispel the intimidation and enigma surrounding venture capital funding, but the question remains: where does one begin? How do you avoid headaches? What essential elements are required to position yourself for success?
Virtual meetings every two weeks will provide practical insights and guidance on the following topics:
Building a strong foundation to attract investment
Leveraging the data you have and how it’s compelling to investors
Corporate structure from the ground up—tips and guidance
High-level patent strategy and license of IP—the right time to approach a law firm
Creating a compelling pitch and presentation
Crafting a captivating narrative with essential components
Introducing milestone-based value creation and pitch adaptation
Macromarket considerations for building out milestones
The Right Fit: How to identify and approach the right investors for your company
Investment sizes and macromarket considerations
Pros and cons of check size and how to choose the right type of investors
SAB/CAB/board of directors/management and optimal structuring
Negotiating right-sized deals and building strong investor relationships
Introduction to negotiating deal terms and valuation
Aligning expectations on partnership and active participation
Managing to success—the ins and outs of program development