​Finta Presents VC Office Hours

​Join Kevin Siskar, CEO of Finta, and Craig Gainsboro, Founder and CEO of Ignition, for an exclusive AMA session focused on Fundraising Financials. Dive deep into the essential financial strategies that can make or break your fundraising efforts.

​Craig Gainsboro, Founder of Ignition

​Specializes in providing fractional CFO services to over 50 companies since 2015, Craig brings his massive expertise as the former U.S. CFO at PwC managing tax and advisory lines exceeding $4.5B.

​Learn how to build strong financial models, accurately determine your cash needs, prepare your finances for investor due diligence, and present the critical information that instills investor confidence.

​What We Will Cover

• ​Building Strong Financial Models

  • ​Determining cash needs is a critical point of fundraising.

  • ​Figure out how much capital to raise based on your company's cash flow and growth projections.

  • ​Align your fundraising goals with your strategic business objectives.

• ​Organizing Finances for Investor Due Diligence

  • ​Learn how to prepare your financial statements and records to meet investor expectations.

  • ​Understand the key financial documents and metrics that investors scrutinize.

• ​Critical Financial Information to Include

  • ​Identify the essential financial data that should be part of your pitch deck and investor communications.

  • ​Present your financials in a way that tells a compelling story about your company's potential.

• ​Avoiding Red Flags

  • ​Recognize common financial pitfalls that can raise concerns among investors.

  • ​Implement best practices to address and mitigate potential issues before they arise.

• ​Building Investor Confidence

  • ​Strategies for transparent and effective financial communication.

  • ​Tips on fostering long-term relationships with investors through sound financial management.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders

  • ​Preparing to raise capital and seeking to strengthen their financial readiness.

• ​Venture Capital Associates and Angel Investors

  • ​Interested in the financial aspects of due diligence and investment evaluation.

​Event Timeline

• ​Introduction (5 minutes)

• ​Deep Dive into Fundraising Financials (25 minutes)

• ​Audience Q&A (25 minutes)

• ​Wrap-up and Key Takeaways (10 minutes)

​This session aims to equip you with actionable insights and strategies to enhance your fundraising capabilities from a financial standpoint. Whether you're an early-stage founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, you'll gain valuable knowledge on how to navigate the financial intricacies of the VC fundraising landscape.

​Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and take your fundraising efforts to the next level.